In a time when noise and confusion caused by an excess of information are overwhelming and invasive, imagining a new magazine necessarily means defining a clear editorial direction and an open dialogue with the communities involved. The publication “Arkitime”, curated by Luca Molinari Studio and sponsored by Knauf, is a bookzine aimed at architects and design enthusiasts with a curious eye toward the culture of design. Its purpose is to offer a tool to resist the easy consumption of editorial products offered by the market, providing a few clear elements that define the identity of the editorial project.

Each issue will focus on a specific Italian city and an architecture studio closely tied to that city through its history and development. Italy’s urban system is viewed as an extraordinary living design laboratory, constantly evolving thanks to its communities and their changing needs. The first stop of this new project is Florence, featuring the studio MARCO CASAMONTI / ARCHEA ASSOCIATI.

The “Arkitime” project features graphic design by Bianca Fabbri and Simone Bastianelli, and each issue will feature a unique illustrated cover created by a commissioned illustrator or artist. The first issue’s cover is by Matteo Pericoli, who offers his “portrait of a city” through a blend of past and present elements intertwined in a variable narrative.

Luca Molinari Studio

With over thirty years of experience, Luca Molinari Studio (LMS) is dedicated specifically to curatorial practices in the fields of architecture and design. Through exhibitions, editorial projects, and museum, cultural, and strategic consultancy, LMS has been developing narratives and visions to disseminate the culture of design to a broad and diverse audience since 1994. To achieve this goal, LMS relies on a team of professionals from the fields of architecture, exhibit design, graphic design, publishing, copyediting, and project management.

Marco Casamonti / Archea Associati

Archea Studio was founded in Florence in 1988 by Laura Andreini, Marco Casamonti, and Giovanni Polazzi. In 2001, Silvia Fabi joined the firm, leading to the creation of Archea Associati. The studio operates on an international scale, with offices in China, the UAE, Brazil, and Albania. Its work spans architecture, interior design, graphics, and publishing, with award-winning projects featured in international exhibitions. Key works include: the Antinori Winery in Chianti Classico, the Central Market of Florence, the Air Albania Stadium, the Kiss Bridge in Vietnam, The Veil in Astana, and the Alban Tower in Tirana. In 2024, they inaugurated the Viola Park Rocco B. Commisso, the LeoFrance headquarters in Florence, and the ECEPDI in Shanghai.

Matteo Pericoli

Architect, author, illustrator, and teacher. After graduating from the Politecnico di Milano, he moved to New York in 1995, where he worked in the office of Richard Meier, among others. His works have been published in numerous national and international newspapers and magazines. In 2007, he completed Skyline of the World, a 120-meter mural for the American Airlines terminal at JFK International Airport. He is the author of several books published in Italy, the U.S., the U.K., South Korea, Taiwan, and China. His most recent work is “Il grande museo vivente dell’immaginazione. Guida all’esplorazione dell’architettura letteraria” (Il Saggiatore). He lives in Turin, where in 2010 he founded the Laboratory of Literary Architecture.

Knauf Italy

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building materials, with a global presence in over 90 countries. With around 80 raw material processing plants and more than 300 production facilities worldwide, Knauf employs over 41,500 people globally. Founded in the 1930s, the Group has evolved from a family business into a global network of companies, becoming a benchmark in the industry. Knauf produces and distributes innovative solutions including dry construction systems with gypsum plasterboards and metal frames, plasters, thermal insulation systems, screeds, and leveling flooring. Additionally, it provides machines and tools for material application, reinforcing its global leadership in the drywall sector. Present in Italy for over 30 years, Knauf Italy is headquartered in Castellina Marittima (Pisa province) and manages two production plants in Tuscany. It also offers specialized training through its installation schools in Milan and Pisa, preparing professionals in the installation of dry systems for construction.