TASCHEN Domus 1940–1949 Book

The Domus 1940-1949, written by Charlotte and Peter Fiell and published by Taschen, traces the crucial years of the famous design and architecture magazine founded by Gio Ponti in 1928.

This decade chronicles the resilience of Domus, which continued to document architecture and design despite the difficulties of World War II. The volume collects key articles and features from the 1940s, a period marked by destruction and reconstruction. It illustrates the challenges faced by the magazine, including the bombing of Milan, while maintaining updates on industrial design, new building technologies, and works by prominent architects such as Carlo Mollino and Franco Albini. The edition features original layouts and covers, accompanied by contextual captions and essays by experts in the field, providing a clear picture of the cultural and design context of the time. An appendix with translated texts further enriches the understanding of the contents, making the volume a comprehensive tool for scholars and design enthusiasts. With 640 pages and English texts, The Domus 1940-1949 preserves the visual and intellectual integrity of the original magazine, telling the story of how Domus continued to influence architecture and design even in complex years, offering an in-depth look at one of the most significant periods in the history of Italian design.