“The Power of Tenderness” is an invitation to softness in our interiors, through the poetry of design. Unveiling her collection of evocative, narrative furniture for the first time in Milan at Rossana Orlandi, Aline Asmar d’Amman takes over a space bathed in light under the historic vaults of the famous gallery. Her Georgia sofas, Béton Littéraire (Literary Concrete) bookshelves, and pink and green onyx tables intertwine like an announcement of spring.

Aline Asmar d’Amman’s collectible furniture series ‘Béton Littéraire’ (Literary Concrete), ‘The Memory of Stone’, her iconic conversation salon ‘Georgia’, and the ‘Soft Shell’ tables—distinct furniture collections that embody the philosophy of her work centered on the idea of culture as an essential framework, the love of untamed marble, and expressive objects with strong femininity—find their place among the singular creations represented by Milan-based gallery Rossana Orlandi.
Poetic materiality is an integral part of Aline Asmar d’Amman’s architectural practice, driven by a quest for meaning and nourished by literary influence. Gesture and exceptional artistry are inseparable from this pursuit. “Creating the bookshelves, pedestals, and other objects in ‘Béton Littéraire’ (Literary Concrete) is a delectable act of isolation and total immersion in a world that is my own, where piles of books are stacked like bricks with scorched stones. I love to find myself in the immense halls of Laboratorio Morseletto, in Vicenza, Italy, with the exceptional craftsmen of this workshop run by a third generation of women. Everything intermingles on the large tables: my obsessive readings, the broken stones, and the sound of the saws. Sculpting the carefully chosen works, I lovingly marry words and marble. Their veins and the paper fuse to give birth to a rare poetic material”. It’s also here, in this unique laboratory in northern Italy, that all the pieces of ‘The Memory of Stones’ collection are handmade, using stones extracted from the nearby quarry grafted onto smooth raw marbles, in an act of upcycling union,” explains Aline Asmar d’Amman.

Arsenale Spa and Saudi Arabia Railways unveil the Final Designs of “Dream of the Desert” Luxury Train designed by Architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman: A Masterpiece of Artistry and Hospitality. This milestone marks a significant step forward in redefining luxury rail travel in the region, seamlessly blending contemporary opulence with the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.

Dream of the Desert train is designed by architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman and her studio Culture in Architecture, reflecting a harmonious fusion of modern elegance and Saudi heritage.
Inspired by the desert landscape and traditional Saudi architecture, the interiors feature refined craftsmanship, with earthy tones, luxurious textiles, and intricate decorative details. Architectural elements and motifs from iconic Saudi landmarks—including AlUla, Madain Saleh, and Hail—are elegantly woven into the train’s design, offering passengers a journey that is both visually and culturally enriching.

A strong cultural connection impregnates the train interiors, infusing a sense of refinement and sophistication rooted in the rich Kingdom’s heritage.
Experiencing the extraordinary mystique of the Saudi desert, the atmospheric spaces are deeply imbued with sandy hues, lush and sculpted textures, harmoniously encapsulating the essence of a vast array of traditional local aesthetics.
Crafted details whisper traditional tales told through the lens of a fine modern interpretation.
Reflecting centuries of distinctive Saudi elegance around the art of travelling and gathering in the desert’s immaculate landscape, Dream of the Desert is a journey on its own where creativity is anchored in values of transmission and the timeless qualities of high craft and design excellence.

le19M invited architect Aline Asmar d’Amman to imagine le Petit Salon, a discreet and poetic haven for receptions, conceived as a tribute to the exceptional savoir-faire of the resident Maisons d’art. Nestled within Rudy Ricciotti’s architectural creation bridging Paris and Aubervilliers, this intimate alcove celebrates the dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation.

Adorned with bespoke pieces born of collaborations between the architect and the artisans of le19M, some unveiled at the 2023 Design Parade Toulon, the space embodies Aline Asmar d’Amman’s signature vocabulary: sculpted materiality, narrative design, and literary resonance. Le Petit Salon becomes both sanctuary and story, where textures speak, and craftsmanship is elevated to art.

Evoking essential themes to the architect’s core philosophy, poetic materiality, haute craftsmanship, and evocative interiors—le Petit salon du 19M is an unexpected perched alcove, imbued with artistic and literary references. Its dreamlike decor is an invitation to sensory astonishment built around exceptional collaborations with the Maisons d’art residents at le19M. A unique narrative brings together words and textures that combine the architect’s drawing and the magic of writing with exceptional craftsmanship.