In this lavishly illustrated book, the reader is taken on an inspiring tour to some of Italy s most interesting and exciting places that represent different forms of a contemporary lifestyle from Assisi, Naples, and Sorrento to Lucca, Turin, and Vicenza. Stunning Italian landscapes and interiors from different eras and contexts are featured, in which the cultivation of beauty and design culture are fused into a philosophy of everyday life. With breathtaking photographs, images that capture some of the world s most captivating settings and architecture, the book seamlessly merges landscape and design to stimulate a new understanding of sophistication and style.