Nina Yashar's Milan Design Week Guide: Nilufar Grand Hotel and Favorite Spots

Ahead of Salone del Mobile, Nina Yashar, the founder of Nilufar gallery, offers her recommendations for Milan. At Nilufar Depot, her gallery will showcase the Nilufar Grand Hotel, an engaging exhibition that delves into hospitality via collectible design. Meanwhile, the original Nilufar venue in Quadrilatero d'Oro features the La Casa Magica exhibition, curated by Valentina Ciuffi and designed by Space Caviar, which investigates the concept of home as a ritual space. Yashar also mentions her favorite Milanese spots, such as Trattoria Masuelli, known for its Gio Ponti chandeliers, Sant Ambroeus café, and the lifestyle store 10 Corso Como. She draws inspiration from modernist architecture, including Torre Velasca and BBPR's 1956 ceiling lamp, while the Risorgimento district reveals gems like Terroir gourmet shop, Sissi pastry café, and Mezè Lebanese restaurant. Yashar appreciates Milan's unique fusion of tradition and modernity, with galleries and cultural events readily accessible.