Mélanie Murata's work as an architectural designer and artist is heavily informed by her origins and travels.

Florence

"Sample Florence's finest kilometer-zero ingredients and handmade pasta at the Cibrèo restaurant, trattoria and cafe in a traditional Florentine setting that transports you to a different time."

Cibrèo Firenze

"Take in beautiful views of the city from Boboli Gardens above Florence. The best time of year to visit is the spring when all of the purple Jacaranda flowers are blooming."

Boboli Gardens

"Numeroventi is a boutique hotel where artists and travelers alike can come and stay. Artists can also do design residencies there. It has this special quality and atmosphere that creates this energy of creativity for up-and-coming as well as established artists. It's a good place to gather."

Numeroventi Design Residency

"Sant'Ambrogio has this magical market, farmers market where all the vendors come and they show off the fresh, kilometer-zero ingredients harvested from the surrounding countryside. It's a feast for your eyes."

Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

"A different kind of co-working space that celebrates craftsmanship where artists have the choice to have a studio or gallery or large workshop. What really defines them is the many artists there who still use their hands to design and work, working through prototypes in real time."

Manifattura Tabacchi