< Previous70 commercialinteriordesign.comWorld ViewJuly 202571 commercialinteriordesign.comWorld ViewJuly 202572 commercialinteriordesign.comWorld ViewJuly 2025 permeability, fresh air, and visual relief in a dense urban fabric. It also signals a change in how companies attract talent: with spaces that re ect deeper values, mental health, ecological awareness, and a more human scale of time. Founded in 1962, a alo/gasperini arquitetos has long balanced longevity with innovation. With over 39 LEED-certi ed projects and iconic works like IBM’s São Paulo headquarters and the Rochaverá Complex, the studio continues to prove that environmental and architectural excellence can (and should) coexist. With Salma Tower, they go a step further. Not just integrating nature into the workplace, but allowing the workplace to become a forest in its own right. In a city de ned by speed and concrete, Salma Tower offers a slower, softer path forward—rooted in place, reaching toward a different future.73 commercialinteriordesign.comWorld ViewJuly 202574 commercialinteriordesign.comJuly 2025What's on my desk? WHAT’S ON MY DESK? Stefania DiGregorio, founder, Etereo Design Italian architect and Dubai-based designer Stefania DiGregorio is the co-founder of Etereo, a studio known for its sophistication, insistence on craft and a poetic, collectible furniture collection, shown for the rst time in Milan this year. With nearly a decade in the UAE, DiGregorio’s work spans residential, hospitality and retail. Her desk? A daily mood board where simplicity reigns. 1. Design books "Books about gardens and contemporary design always inspire me. They bring fresh references into every project we do." 2. Candle "I like a relaxed atmosphere when I design. A candle helps me nd that balance between focus and ow." 3. Sketchbook "Everything starts from a sketch. It’s how I organise my thoughts before I go about touching anything digital." 4. Water bottle "My water bottle and glassis always next to me. Staying hydrated keeps me sharp throughout the day." 5. Material samples "Selecting and combining materials is at the core of what we do. I always have samples on hand." 6. Markers & pencils "I like having colourful markers close. They help me visualise quickly, especially during early-stage brainstorming." 1 2 3 4 5 6Next >