The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the architecture and design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects.
This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’.
Dimorestudio
Co-founders Britt Moran & Emiliano Salci
Milan, Italy
Our design work is best summed up as:
“A dialogue between tradition and modernity.” We seek to blend the timeless principles of great design with contemporary innovation, creating pieces that are as much about heritage as forward-thinking experimentation.
What aspect of your work are people most curious about?
People are often curious about how we balance form and function. The idea that design can be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional is something we strive for, drawing on the principles established by mid-century design icons.
What has recently challenged the way you think about design?
The work of the great designers of the 20th century, especially figures like Le Corbusier and Carlo Scarpa, constantly challenges us. They pushed the boundaries of what design could be, not just as an art form but as something that enhances the human experience, encouraging us to consider how our designs can better serve people and spaces.
Dimorestudio co-founders Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci
What person, building, product or art piece has had a lasting impact on your work?
Mid-20th-century Italian design pioneers, especially Osvaldo Borsani, have profoundly influenced our work. We reinterpret their legacy, blending craftsmanship with modernism to create spaces that are both timeless and tasteful. This approach honours Italian design’s elegance while making it relevant today. With each project, we bridge the classic and modern, showcasing our ability to enhance Italy’s rich interior design tradition.
The three words we would most like people to attribute to our work are:
Timeless, functional, refined.
What is the one piece of advice you would share with an emerging designer?
Study the masters, but don’t be afraid to find your voice.” The great designers of the 20th century, such as Ettore Sottsass or Isamu Noguchi, had unique perspectives. Their work is a testament to the importance of innovation and the courage to carve out a distinct path in the design world.
Where do you go to appreciate exceptional design?
Architectural landmarks and historic interiors, such as Piero Portaluppi or spaces created by Jean Prouvé and Gio Ponti. Museums and private collections also allow us to experience various designs that continue to shape our approach.
Something you want to see more of in 2025? And less of?
We would love to see a rediscovery of lesser-known designers from the past who have remained underappreciated despite making significant contributions to the design world. Designers who created with a unique vision, far from the more popular trends, yet embodied beauty and functionality in original ways. On the other hand, we’d like to see less focus on over-commercialised designs that prioritise trends over substance and originality.
