Milan Design Week is here, with plenty to see and many hot events to be seen at. Read on for some of this year's highlights, and keep an eye on our Instagram account over the next week for real-time updates from members in Milan.
Events
Memphis - Bel Air by Peter Shire
MEMPHIS After Party, April 15
Memphis, which was originally launched during Salone del Mobile in 1981, hosts an after party at Henge Showroom on April 15, with some of the most iconic pieces from their archive on display.
Bertazzoni Family Aperitivo, April 16 & 17
The Bertazzoni family hosts two elegant cocktail hours to discover the latest global introductions from the longest-running, family-owned appliance brand at Salone del Mobile (April 16) and FuoriSalone (April 17).
Orior Cocktail at the Bocci Apartment, April 17
Orior Furniture makes their Milan debut this year, celebrating with an invite-only cocktail on April 17.
America Night Party, April 17
The Novità team hosts their second-annual America Night party at the Super Club in the Zona Tortona, a new club under the Super Studio. Enjoy cocktails, light post-dinner snacks and festive music.
The Romo Group’s Romo in Colour Cocktail, April 18
ROMO commissioned renowned colourist Tekla Severin to use fabrics from ROMO brands to create a standout palette that will form the basis of an uplifting installation in Design Republic’s Piazza del Tricolore space. The brand hosts a celebratory cocktail on April 18.
TEKLA X KIRKBY ROMO
Salone del Mobile 2024
Salone del Mobile.Milano's 62nd edition includes the return of EuroCucina, the show's biannual kitchen and bath edition. This year, attendees can experience product launches from over 1,900 exhibitors, including 600 rising designers under 35 and 22 design schools, stimulating programming/talks/roundtables, and innovative installations including a striking visionary installation from legendary filmmaker David Lynch, titled: “lnteriors by David Lynch. A Thinking Room.”
Launches, Exhibitions & Installations
Ingo Maurer’s FLOWAIR
From April 12 to 21, Ingo Maurer’s FLOWAIR will adorn the BASE Milano, an open-air installation. During the day, wind machines and natural breezes set various objects in motion, while LED lights intensify the enchantment at night. The choice of BASE Milano as the location aligns with Maurer's vision of tailoring exhibitions to unique locations; the site enhances the impact of this extraordinary installation, seamlessly integrating wind, inflatable shapes, and light into Milan's vibrant cultural landscape.
The Good Plastic Company & StudioXAG: Hello, Earth Speaking.
Composed entirely of The Good Plastic Company’s revolutionary Polygood® material, a range of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic panels, the exhibit promises to promote a shift in design ethos, illustrating how the built environment can work in tandem with the Earth, not against it. The installation will be on view at Superstudio Più.
“EARTHIC LAB” by Cosentino x Formafantsma
Cosentino has partnered with the globally renowned designers Formafantasma to create a thought-provoking installation offering a new perspective on the world of surfaces, a collaboration that aims to raise awareness about the importance of design beyond mere aesthetics, prioritizing ethical production processes. Hosted in the historic walls of Teatro Gerolamo, the EARTHIC LAB installation will be an immersive journey that marks a turning point in innovative surface concepts. Every element, echoes the historical significance of this venue, creating an installation that transcends time and a dialogue between the past and the future where sustainability is the focal point.
Capsule Plaza returns for its second edition during Milan Design Week. In addition to taking over the entire footprint of Spazio Maiocchi, the 2024 edition of Capsule Plaza will extend to a new satellite venue: the iconic Milanese destination 10 Corso Como, with galleries dedicated to art and design and a newly-renovated rooftop terrace.
