Since 2023, the Franco-Italian publisher has been creating picture books that bring architecture, design and illustration together to offer a poetic view of everyday life.
What if buildings could tell stories? Since its launch three years ago, Franco-Italian publishing house Matita has been building a distinctive catalogue exploring the relationship between architecture, design and childhood.
Its fifth title, Maisons de choses, continues that exploration by inviting young readers to look at familiar spaces in a new way.
A walk through imaginary homes
Written by Valentina Grignoli and illustrated by Milly Miljkovic, the book follows a child walking through the neighborhood and observing half-open windows, colors and architectural details.
From these everyday fragments emerge nine imaginary houses, each named after the objects found inside them — from coffee makers and stools to glasses. Gradually, the objects become more than household accessories: they offer clues to the lives and habits of the people who inhabit each home.
Miljkovic’s illustrations combine collage, gouache and colored pencils to create delicate, graphic compositions. Each double-page spread becomes an invitation to observe, search and make connections.
In keeping with Matita’s editorial approach, Maisons de choses is designed to appeal to children and adults alike — a book to linger over, and perhaps an invitation to see one’s own home with fresh eyes.
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