Milan Design Weeks
April 2024

ADI Design Museum introduces a new perspective to Japanese design, titled Origin of Simplicity: 20 Visions of Japanese Design. This exhibition is a transversal overview through design and craftsmanship to understand the origins of the very concept of simplicity, rooted in diverse philosophical schools of thought belonging to this culture ranging from Zen Buddhism to Shinto animist thought and almost the opposite of Western rationality.

The exhibition is a brand new piece of research conceived by curator Rossella Menegazzo, a researcher into the history of Japanese art and culture from the University of Milan, together with graphic and exhibition design by Japanese designer and curator Kenya Hara, who conceived the exhibition itinerary as a forest through which to walk.

On display, there are over 150 works, mostly unseen before in Italy and designed by the most representative names in modern and contemporary design, some of whom have written the history of Japanese design starting from the 1960s, along with other exponents from later generations who are less known to the international public.

Photo: Origami Shikki, Atsushi Morita, 2022

ADI Design Museum
piazza Compasso d’Oro 1
20154 Milan

More info:: www.adidesignmuseum.org

In a rapidly changing world, industrial design is facing new challenges. For the 2024 Milano Design Week, Ecal presents Ups – Under Pressure Solutions, an experimental research project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the furniture industry through the use of shape memory materials. The exhibition shows the process and results of this exploration led by five industrial designers teaching at Ecal, as well as objects designed by Master Product Design students, revealing the innovative and creative potential of cellulose sponge.

Talk at Capsule Plaza
Thursday 18.04 – 12:00
Spazio Maiocchi, via Achille Maiocchi 7, Milan

Conversation with Camille Blin, Christophe Guberan, designers, Anniina Koivu, curator Eduardo Altamirano Castro, Clémentine Merhebi, Ecal students.

Orso 16
via dell'Orso 16
20121 Milan

More info:: romaine.delaloye@ecal.ch
www.underpressuresolutions.ch/

Studio No Duchaufour-Lawrance presents a selection of furniture unpublished works from the Madonna Del Monte collection by No Duchaufour-Lawrance and Steinway & Sons Noe' Limited Edition piano.

Steinway & Sons flagship
largo Guido Donegani 3
20121 Milan

More info:: Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
RSVP@insightcommunications.cc

Mutina presents a series of new collections entirely designed by Ronan Bouroullec. The installation involves, in addition to the spaces of Casa Mutina Milano, also the garden and loft of the adjacent Spazio Cernaia, creating a true path through the creations of the French designer, who, for the first time in the history of Mutina, opens a dialogue between outdoor and indoor spaces.

Casa Mutina Milano & Spazio Cernaia
via Cernaia 1A
20121 Milan

More info:: www.mutina.it/en/

Conceived and meticulously curated by the renowned London-based designer Bodo Sperlein, "Menu 1." is poised to be a transformative and standout event during Fuorisalone and Milan Design Week 2024. The exhibition unfolds within the enchanting courtyard and cloisters of the Sant’Angelo Monastery, providing a serene yet dynamic setting for the showcase.

Aligned with the theme of 'Materia Natura' for Fuorisalone, the exhibition promises to be a captivating journey into the world of design, celebrating diverse and timeless collections. "Menu 1." immerses attendees in a sensory experience, where each design tells a story of innovation, sustainability, and the harmonious intersection of nature and artistry.

Menu 1 features designs from Creative Matters x Studio Loma as part of the captivating exhibition.

Convento Sant'Angelo
2 piazza Sant'Angelo
20121 Milan

More info:: creativemattersinc.com/

Delprat Relation Presse: Sylvain Marcoux
sylvain@relationpresse.com

Boffi|DePadova celebrates 90 years of Boffi during Milan Design Week 2024 with the release of new models from the Boffi, De Padova, and ADL collections that underline the group's commitment to exceptional design, manufacturing heritage, and technological innovation.

Boffi Solferino
via Solferino 11
20121 Milan

More info:: solferino@boffi.com
www.boffidepadova.com

In partnership with Philippe Starck, Kartell unveils an inaugural collection conceived by artificial intelligence. Included in the collection are the A.I Lounge and A.I Console, notably crafted from recycled Illy Iperespresso coffee capsules.

Kartell Milano
via Carlo Porta 1, ang. via Turati
20121 Milan

More info:: www.kartell.com/it/it/ktit/

On the occasion of Milano Design Week, Milan's iconic 10 Corso Como hosts, within its newly re-designed spaces, renovated according to Tiziana Fausti’s vision, the collective experiential showcase Capsule Plaza. The store presents the enchanted installation 'Aliita Castel', featuring the jewelry brand's latest collection. Prime destination thanks also to the Café and its secret garden, 10 Corso Como devises and promotes the concept of bringing together culture and the latest trends, fostering a connection between the worlds of fashion, design, and food. Regarded as the world’s first concept store, it transformed retail into a fusion of lifestyle and culture. With Tiziana Fausti’s leadership and business ability, 10 Corso Como is now taking full advantage of its evolution into a brand that symbolises Milan, Made in Italy, and international creativity.

10 Corso Como
corso Como 10
20154 Milan

More info:: press@10corsocomo.com
10corsocomo.com/

Saint Laurent Rive Droite presents an exclusive collaboration with the Gio Ponti archives and the fundación Anala y Armando Planchart on the occasion of Milan design week. The exhibition, curated by Anthony Vaccarello, showcases an exceptional plate collection, originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 for Villa Planchart in Venezuela. In finalizing the interior decoration of the Villa Planchart, Ponti employed exceptional Italian artisans with traditional expertise, including the Florentine manufacturer Ginori 1735, for which he had previously worked as artistic director. he designed a set of porcelain tableware decorated with the symbols and motifs of the villa, illustrating his artistic talent and eye for detail: the sun, the crescent moon, the polar star and magnificent iterations of the letter “a”, an homage to anala and armando. Saint Laurent Rive Droite, in collaboration with Ginori 1735, has reissued 12 original plates from the Villa Planchart segnaposto collection designed by gio ponti in 1957. These traditionally crafted decorative porcelain plates are painted by hand in Ginori 1735’s Italian manufacture.

Chiostri di San Simpliciano
piazza San Simpliciano 7
20121 Milan

Registration at: saintlaurent-rivedroite-exhibition.ysl.com/

Installation design by Playlab, Inc. Graphic Design by Studio Temp

Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda
via Alessandro Manzoni 41
20121 Milan

More info:: alessi.com/

Hermès presents its new creations for the home, including its new Tableware service titled Tressages équestres.

La Pelota
via Palermo 10
20121 Milan

More info:: www.hermes.com/it/it/

Dedar presents the new textile collection in the showroom, where it will be possible to discover all the novelties and visit the new set-up. The restyling of the space, designed by architect Michele Bönan, features new fabrics exploring textures and patterns.

Dedar Showroom
via Fiori Chiari 18
20121 Milan

More info:: dedar.com

From the creative synergy between Fima Carlo Frattini, Megius, and Scarabeo, reference companies in the bathroom sector at a national and international level, Solferino Lab was born, an exclusive exhibition space conceived as a point of reference for professionals and enthusiasts of design culture, architects, interiors designers, and private individuals, interested in learning more about the quality and technological innovation inherent in the collections of three brands. An exceptional setting, located via Solferino 36, in the heart of the Milanese design district, where it is possible to appreciate a vast and complementary offering in 140 m2, the expression of a concept of the bathroom characterized by design and wellness capable of describing the most sought-after personalities and projects more ambitious.

Solferino Lab
via Solferino 36
20121 Milan

Design Space AlUla debuts at Milan Design Week, showcasing collaborations between Saudi and international designers including Zahrah Alghamdi, Leen Ajlan, Cristian Mohaded, Hall Haus, and Leo Orta.

Mediateca Santa Teresa
via della Moscova 28
20121 Milan

More info:: www.experiencealula.com

Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, returns to Milan design week with the world premiere of a large-scale immersive installation in partnership with artist-designer, Dr. Samuel Ross Mbe and his industrial design studio, SR_A, along with the global unveiling of Formation 02, a new smart toilet, the second product from the Kohler x SR_A multiyear partnership. Formation 02 is unveiled through a large-scale site-specific installation titled Terminal 02, that invites visitors to journey through a maze-like network of industrial pipes that lead to the Formation 02 toilet. This immersive experience allows visitors to witness the flow of water in different shapes and levels, ideas of flow and control, alongside discovery and play are brought together through an aesthetic that utilizes elements of natural landscape juxtaposed with industrial and scale engineering. The industrial, brutalist products and installation sit within the grand pillars of the historic Palazzo del Senato reflecting its classical architectural elements and the sky above. Honoring the heritage of traditional craftsmanship and pushing into new territories to change our perspective on the essential element of water the installation embodies the shared philosophy between Kohler and SR_A.

Palazzo del Senato
via Senato 10
20121 Milan

More info:: www.sra.kohler.com

Porsche returns to Milan design week with "The Pattern of Dreams", the fifth iteration of the traveling art and design initiative "The Art of Dreams” that launched in 2021 in Paris. Held at the Palazzo Clerici, "The Art of Dreams" explores pattern, rhythm, and repetition inspired by the iconic pepita pattern first exhibited in the 356 C, 911 Porsche. Pattern, repetition, and rhythm are celebrated across various artistic fields as Dutch sibling duo Imre and Marne van Opstal choreograph a spectacular dance performance throughout the Palazzo Clerici on April 16. A limited furniture collection, Vitra for Porsche, is also unveiled.

Palazzo Clerici
via Clerici 5
20121 Milan

More info:: www.porsche.art

Presentation of Phaidon’s latest publication "Designed for Life" showcasing the World’s 100 Best Product Designers.

Orso 16
via dell’Orso 16
20121 Milan

More info:: BIG-GAME
contact@big-game.ch

Laufen presents the new 12-colour palette for ceramics developed with Studio Roberto Sironi. The Laufen space Milano hosts the Colour Archaeology exhibition curated by Roberto Sironi, with installation by Matteo Fiorini - Studio Lys and graphic design by Beda Achermann.

Laufen Space Milano
via Alessandro Manzoni 23
20121 Milan

More info:: www.laufen.com/

Thom Browne by Frette presents 'time to sleep'. The New York-based luxury fashion house unveils the expansion of its home collection. Private event with performance.

Palazzina Appiani
viale Byron 2
20154 Milan

“Loewe Lamps” debuts the latest artistry of 24 visionaries and their connection to the maison. On display at Palazzo Citterio, creatives including Young Soon Lee (South Korea), Chikuunsai Tanabe IV (Japan), Anne Low (Canada), Andile Dyalvane (South Africa), Ann Van Hoey (Belgium), Akiko Hirai (Japan), and Alvaro Barrington (Venezuela) offer a diverse collection of lamps fully embracing their explorations and imaginations. Genta Ishizuka (Japan), the 2019 winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, unveils a suspended style lightsource in the sculptural, organic shape of a bronze shell; embellished with a glimmering lacquer, golden hues radiate from its heart.

Palazzo Citterio
via Brera 12
20121 Milan

More info:: www.loewe.com

Armani Casa showcases "Echi dal Mondo", inspired by moods, colors, and shapes collected by the designer during his travels
presented with a new setting at Palazzo Orsini.

Palazzo Orsini
via Borgonuovo 11
20121 Milan

More info:: www.armani.com

Qeeboo, the Italian design brand launched in 2016 in Milan by Stefano Giovannoni, Qeeboo presents its new collection Linescabes by Shantell Martin.

Qeeboo Milan Store
via Crocefisso 27
20121 Milan

Press Office: Pilot Room
qeeboo@pilotroom.it

Transitions, the installation proposed by Stark on the occasion of the new theme suggested by the Fuorisalone, invites a multisensory and interactive exploration of the transitions created by the relationship between matter and water. For the first time, walking into the Sala dei Pilastri of the Castello Sforzesco resembles venturing into matter in a state of transition, thanks to the signs that the presence or absence of water generates with and within it. As could happen for the soil, the fragmented, hardened, and dry lines are transformed through the presence of pervasive humidity, evolving into winding flows in the matter’s internal pathways. This year as well, the composer Paolo Bragaglia inspires a perceptive exploration through sounds as living matter in transition. The soundscape thus guides the gaze through the smooth transitions of light that enliven the venue. The collaboration of Stark with the creative team composed of architects Alice Buroni and Gloria Lisi together with Alex Buroni and Sabine Lindner leads to a representation of the transitions between the drawn forms by the presence of water in matter, where an unexpected trompe-l'œil reflects matter and human beings as interacting parts of the same nature.

Sala dei Pilastri | Castello Sforzesco
piazza Castello
20121 Milan

More info:: info@stark1200.com

Step into the world of Diesel Living at Milano Design Week 2024, where the Red Takeover and Silver Dome exhibit embraces you in iconic shades of red and silver. Immerse yourself into the innovative lifestyle concept and vision with Moroso, Lodes, Iris, and Scavolini products.

Brera Site
via delle Erbe 2A
20121 Milan

More info:: press@diesel.com

Draga & Aurel step into Visionnaire's Wunderkammer with an intertwined narrative: a play of role exchanges between art and design, where the power of colors and painterly gestures illuminates the walls, guiding the immersive journey among collectible design objects. Visionnaire presents "Nomad", a new collection and design concept. It's the destination reached after a long journey, or many journeys, to celebrate the brand's twentieth anniversary, always dedicated to achieving the most exclusive sartorial lifestyle. Nomad is a mature and evolving concept that continues to celebrate the "exceptional" dimension of living in an increasingly ascetic, immersive environment dedicated to achieving well-being through contact with daily beauty.

Visionnaire Design Gallery
piazza Cavour 3
20121 Milan

More info:: info@visionnairemilano.com
www.visionnaire-home.com

Solferino 28 is once again the setting for an installation in the Brera Design District. The Architect Mario Cucinella, with his Mca studio, signs "Urban Mining" which will be developed in the inner courtyard of the Corriere della Sera, offering an unprecedented vision of sustainability. As Cucinella himself explains, "Urban minig will describe the urban reality as a possible reserve for the future. Urban space is seen as "an ecosystem that, by deconstructing, transforms itself from its own material, as it happens in nature. An idea of circularity applied to architecture in which the creative process becomes central". The social and cultural theme launched by this installation is taken up by Corriere della Sera, Living, and Abitare with some meetings in Sala Buzzati.
In addition, there are guided tours of the Palazzo del Corriere della Sera.

Corriere della Sera, Living, Abitare
via Solferino 26
20121 Milan

More info:: Solferino28design@rcs.it
www.Corriere.it