A breath of fresh air: the renaissance of outdoor living | | Feeling a gentle breeze during dinner, chatting with friends while enjoying the view, or simply enjoying a moment of quiet and relaxation under the sun – these are some of the moments that capture the essence of outdoor living. It’s not just about escaping the confines of our walls, but rather about reflecting, embracing the freedom of the open air and reconnecting with nature. Updating some of its timeless classics, Italian furniture specialist Cassina has expanded its philosophy to include exterior spaces. The thoughtfully crafted ‘Cassina Perspective Goes Outdoors’ concept now unveils refreshed sofas, chairs, tables and more, all aimed at creating welcoming, authentic and comfortable alfresco settings in harmony with contemporary lifestyles. Valeria Montjoy – Content Editor | | A refined design for informal comfort: Esosoft Outdoor system | | Preserving the structural integrity of its indoor counterparts, the Esosoft Outdoor system designed by Antonio Citterio enhances open-air living with its inviting warmth and visual charm, now featuring new materials. Read more | | An outdoor dining duo completes the playful Trampoline collection | | Introducing a new table and chair, Patricia Urquiola’s modern Trampoline collection plays with lively shapes and hues to infuse a dynamic flair to any exterior space – where boredom finds no place. Read more | | Cassina Facts & Figures Founded: 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina · Headquarters: Meda, Italy · Products: Furniture in the luxury segment, for both outdoors and indoors as well as private and public spaces · Philosophy: 'The Cassina Perspective' expresses the company’s values through an eclectic collection where innovative products and modern icons come together to create welcoming environments, dialoguing according to a unique design code based on excellence. | | | | | Cassina’s iconic Utrecht XL armchair is reimagined for the open-air | | The emblematic Utrecht XL armchair – designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld – has taken over the outdoors, bringing with it a vibrant design that maintains a distinct graphic rhythm through the juxtaposition of orthogonal components. Read more | | | |