Apartamento is an interiors magazine founded in 2008 that is published biannually. It features people, their homes and the lives they lead inside them every day.[1][2] The magazine was founded by Nacho Alegre, Marco Velardi, and Omar Sosa, who sought to create a publication that felt more personal than the interior design and architectural magazines available at the time.[3] The magazine debuted at Milan’s 2008 Design Week.[2]
| Categories | Interior Design |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Publisher | Apartamento Publishing S.L. |
| Founder |
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| Founded | 2008 |
| First issue | April 2008 |
| Country | Spain |
| Based in | Barcelona |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 2013-0198 |
History edit
The idea for Apartamento was born out of Alegre’s experiences traveling across Europe as a photographer. He would often stay with friends and in the process, became interested in how people express themselves through their living spaces.[4] Originally, he and Sosa thought they would publish a book, but later decided to create a magazine instead.[5] In 2008, Alegre, Velardi and Sosa, started Apartamento in Barcelona, operating from Alegre's house.[5] In April of the same year, they published the first issue of the magazine. Alegre and Sosa invested enough money to produce 5,000 copies, which sold out.[5] The first issue featured Mike Mills, a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. and members of the Mystery Jets, an English indie rock band. [5]
Concept edit
Apartamento is, in part, a reaction to the sterile and impersonal-looking homes Alegre, Velardi and Sosa often saw in interior-design and architectural magazines. They instead wanted to showcase living spaces that had a more "lived-in feel."[5]
Reception edit
Apartamento has developed a strong following. It is read in 45 countries and regularly sells out all of the copies produced.[5]
References edit
- ^ "The Team Behind Apartamento Pick Their Favourite Stories from the Archive". AnOther. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b Rozzo, Mark (6 April 2010). "How This Half Lives". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Newell-Hanson, Alice (11 May 2018). "The Photographer Nacho Alegre Captures His Creative World — in Polaroids". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Collins, Lauren (11 May 2018). "Inside an Artfully Imperfect Home in the Catalonian Countryside". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Jonze, Tim (10 July 2012). "Cult interiors magazine Apartamento develops global following". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 31 May 2019.