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Fuorisalone 2025, a fixture of Milano Design Week held from April 7–13, once again brought courtyards, palaces, and streets to life with installations that stretched the imagination and projects that envisioned the future. Amid reflected lights and suspended atmospheres, this edition transformed Milan into a true global stage — not just to display, but to engage and amaze visitors.
The 2025 edition, with over 1,066 events, was reaffirmed as a key date in the international design calendar, offering a unique opportunity to explore new trends and reflect on the role of design in shaping cities.
The Folda lounge chair collection, presented by Milani and designed by Alessandro Stabile, appears to lift and stretch toward the user. Inspired by the archetype of the cushion, the collection features compositions of rectangular cushions that serve as seat, backrest, armrests, and headrest, with unconventional proportions and unexpected overhangs, creating a sense of openness and connection with the surrounding space. Customizable with over 250 upholstery options, Folda aims to expand furnishing possibilities for office, contract, and residential environments, preserving Milani’s textile heritage and signature comfort in a design that blends tradition and innovation for the future.
The collaboration between Reply, Marazzi, and ACPV Architects led to the project A New AI Generation Marble, which merges technology and design sensitivity to create ceramic surfaces generated through Artificial Intelligence algorithms inspired by biomimicry. Using generative AI, unique, realistic, and large-scale patterns were developed for architectural spaces such as Reply’s new headquarters in Turin. The main challenge was to faithfully reproduce expansive natural marble surfaces without visual distortions, while preserving a natural aesthetic.
On this occasion, DVO and Sitland, key players in the office and contract furniture sector, present Everyone's Pace — an installation that interprets the future of workspaces through design and architecture. The project, created by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti, transforms the showroom at Via Maroncelli 5 into a dynamic hub, a meeting point between the city and its people, where functionality and vision merge in a fluid balance.
The installation unfolds as a journey through three distinct yet interconnected environments, where color becomes the common thread of an immersive experience. The journey begins with the Informal Gallery, a space bathed in monochrome blue, enhanced by large mirrored surfaces at each end, creating a suspended and luminous atmosphere. From there, visitors move into the Brainstorming Room, dominated by a vibrant red — the heart of the installation — designed to host meetings, stimulate focus, and foster creative exchanges. Finally, the path leads to the Comfort Lounge, a welcoming area wrapped in ochre and green hues, inviting relaxation before continuing into the outdoor area.
The initiative by DVO and Sitland is part of the broader context of the participation at the Fuorisalone of WeDo Holding, an industrial group active in the high-end furniture, interior design and contract sector, of which the two brands are part. Among the other novelties presented by WeDo at Milan Design Week 2025 is the inauguration of the new Busnelli flagship, a space dedicated to another of the group's brands, inside the building at Corso Europa 22 designed in the 1950s by Vico Magistretti. The new Busnelli Studio, designed by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri, presents itself as an exclusive place reserved for architects, interior designers and industry professionals, a creative workshop where materials, aesthetic research and technology come together in a dynamic narrative between brand and product. Busnelli Studio is also an event space, photographic set and recording studio, and a space for customization of projects.
Agglotech also took part in Fuorisalone — discover more in our article Let’s Play Terrazzo, curated by Michael Vincent UY.
In the historic setting of Palazzo Giureconsulti, FritsJurgens introduces System M+, a pivot door hinge that exemplifies invisible precision and functionality. System M+ is an advanced, self-closing, and adjustable hinge designed to support pivot doors weighing from 20 to 500 kg. It can be installed without structural modifications and ensures smooth motion thanks to cutting-edge technology, offering enhanced control and safety. The system’s versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, materials, and configurations — including both indoor and outdoor environments.
Estel Group has unveiled Restpod™, an innovative multisensory module developed by ODUElab (part of the DVArea group) in collaboration with the APsyM Laboratory at the University of Verona and with the participation of architect Mario Cucinella. Designed to enhance mental and physical well-being in work environments, the project aligns with a broader rethinking of office spaces. It emphasizes the importance of integrating natural elements and regenerative approaches to reduce stress, improve focus, and support energy recovery.
Zambaiti Parati has introduced Project – Chapter 2, its second collection combining design, sustainability, and nature through artistic and scenographic interpretations. Developed by Zambaiti CreativeLab, the collection features contributions from five renowned designers — Caberlon, Svetti, Gardone, Sassoli, and Ascari — each creating unique textures and graphics inspired by themes of nature, landscapes, and light play.
Targeted at both the contract and residential sectors, the collection offers both standard and custom formats. With a blend of aesthetics, innovation, and environmental consciousness, Project – Chapter 2 is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the excellence of Italian design, aiming to create elegant, scenographic, and sustainable spaces.
VIVA Porte marks its tenth anniversary by presenting two significant innovations that embody its philosophy of redefining space through light, material, and comfort.
The first innovation, Bellagio Mosaico, is a modular glass partition system defined by transparency and lightness, enriched with lava-colored lacquered aluminum profiles or wooden finishes such as light/dark oak and Canaletto walnut. It can be customized with wooden or marble panels, creating luminous and functional settings, ideal for shaping tailor-made environments.
The second is a 34 dB sound-absorbing acoustic door panel, designed to ensure sound insulation without compromising on aesthetics or space. With a thickness of 60 mm and a core made of natural cork, this door combines acoustic performance with discreet design, suitable for both residential and professional settings, offering comfort and long-lasting durability.
The Valcucine showroom in Milan’s Brera district transformed into a reflection hub through the Connected Scenarios concept, where architects, designers, and partners explored the value of connections between materials, forms, and ideas.
The experience unfolded in three key moments: the Speakers’ Corner, and the presentations of V-Motion 2.0 and the Archigraphica collection. The Speakers’ Corner hosted interviews with prominent figures from various sectors, sparking reflections on the role of digitalization, sustainability, and intercultural dialogue in contemporary design.
V-Motion 2.0, born from the collaboration between Valcucine and Nice, part of the BeNice Holding Group, represented the evolution of kitchen interaction — integrating voice commands and apps to create a more ergonomic and connected environment.
Finally, the Archigraphica collection celebrates wood with a design that combines warmth and graphic signs evocative of architecture, offering new design possibilities and uniting craftsmanship with innovation.
Tonino Lamborghini and Zona Living Design Group strengthen their partnership by presenting new furniture collections centered on the essence of living.
The Frame collection, designed by Giò Forma, draws inspiration from engineering mechanics and materials, with a design defined by light and resistant frames that symbolize dynamic elegance. Highlights include the Big Armchair, a bold yet refined seat, and the Bookwall bookshelf, which blends architectural style and functionality using premium materials like walnut wood and leather.
The Fast Forward collection, designed by Ricardo Antonio of RADS, is inspired by the Space Age, featuring bold lines and innovative surfaces that emphasize sustainability and technology. Key pieces include the Fractal sofa, with irregular and modern geometric shapes, and the Absolute bookshelf — a sculptural and dynamic element with overlapping volumes and a play of solids and voids.
Both collections reflect a contemporary and bold interpretation of interior design, where Italian craftsmanship excellence merges with futuristic and functional aesthetics, offering elegant and innovative living environments.
The installation FORMAE – Genesis of Being by artist Lorenzo Gnata, promoted by Cramum and Gaggenau in collaboration with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty and curated by Sabino Maria Frassà, is inspired by philosopher Donna Haraway and her book Staying with the Trouble. The work stages a fluid and hybrid universe where humanity, technology, and nature intermingle.
The installation — composed of sculptures and Gaggenau’s new Expressive oven — symbolizes transformation, resilience, and the dialogue between art and function. Part of the Cosmogonie project, the exhibition will be open to the public until July 2025, offering a sensorial and reflective experience on metamorphosis, change, and the interconnection of forms.
Set in the enchanting setting of Villa Necchi Campiglio, Dreamagination is an installation by Occhio that invites visitors to immerse themselves in a dreamlike world where light and color blend into emotional harmony.
The exhibition unfolds across several themed sections, including Colors by Occhio, featuring the Gioia lamp series in a range of tones. The journey continues through dark chrome, a space dedicated to an innovative finish inspired by interior design trends, giving depth and brilliance to products such as the classic Mito, here unveiled for the first time in a high-gloss version.
At the center of the pavilion is the Red Saloon, a space dedicated to a monochromatic red display, while a peach-colored lounge showcases Coro and Coro Moon, a new series of minimalist lamps. Available as Coro with fixed or zoom optics, or as Coro Moon with the new Occhio Fireball light source, these lamps feature advanced functions like touchless control and color adjustment.
In the heart of the Brera Design District, Belgian company Noël & Marquet launches its first independent exhibition space with the pop-up show Galerie Rouge. Created in collaboration with the studioutte collective, the multisensory installation features a curated selection of high-end design elements — including moldings, 3D wall panels, and decorative profiles — combining Belgian design sensibility with Italian creative flair.
The exhibition invites visitors into an immersive experience where light, color, sound, and texture converge in a warm, monochromatic burgundy setting inspired by a modern glyptotheque. Featured panels include Dorique, inspired by ancient Greek Doric columns, Canelé, Arc, and various decorative profiles that add texture, depth, and character to interiors while reinterpreting historical motifs in a contemporary key.
The exhibition also highlights multifunctional decorative profiles and refined lighting cornices — capable of transforming living spaces and creating visually striking, unique environments.
Modular Lighting Instruments, a Belgian company specialized in architectural interior lighting, presents The Spot, an installation that explores the relationship between technology and design through a two-level exhibition journey.
The first level highlights technical expertise and product details, while the second focuses on an immersive light experience, featuring dynamic installations such as the central lightbox with 49 spotlights from the Thimble collection, and interactive workshops.
The Spot is conceived as a meeting and inspiration point for architects, designers, and creatives, enriched with talks, events, and performances — emphasizing the central role of light in spatial design.
The LUCE TU installation, designed by architect Isacco Brioschi, draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of Komorebi — the light that filters through the leaves of trees, symbolizing ephemeral beauty and presence in the moment.
The project seeks to bring this sensation into everyday spaces by recreating sunlight effects using symbolic leaves made of cold-cast metal in shades of gold and copper, producing playful shadows, reflections, and warm lighting hues.
The projected shadows become sources of warm light themselves, offering an immersive experience that invites visitors to be fully present. Set within a zen garden composed of natural elements such as sand, wood, and stone, the installation offers a sensory journey that celebrates the harmony between nature, light, and the beauty of impermanence.
The collection Playing with Tradition, created by Jaipur Rugs in collaboration with Richard Hutten, celebrates the art of handmade rugs by merging tradition with modernity.
Comprising nine large-scale rugs, the collection draws from the heritage of hand-knotted wool rugs, crafted from high-quality materials such as natural wool and silk. Involving over 40,000 artisans, 85% of whom are women, the rugs feature three-dimensional textures, layered patterns, and vivid color schemes — honoring Indian culture through an ethical and sustainable approach.
Created in collaboration with Cropelli and the Academy of Fine Arts of Brescia (LABA), the Alyssa collection is a shower kit that stands out for its ability to transform the shower into a practical and comfortable space. It features a removable low shelf or tall mobile container that can be placed at the bottom to create integrated storage. Characterized by clean, essential lines and made of stainless steel, Alyssa guarantees durability and low environmental impact.
The Idilla installation (The Eternal Echo of Clay), presented at the Alice Ceramica showroom on Via Marsala 2, invites visitors to explore the relationship between material, memory, and transformation through ceramics. Curated by Studio A-ro, the project celebrates the new Idilla collection designed by Manuel Di Giacobbe, blending craftsmanship and industry in a dialogue between nature and design.
The installation guides the visitor in rediscovering the essence of clay, a testament to ancient knowledge that evolves over time, through imagery that showcases the production process and photographs of the Roman amphitheater ruins in Ocriculum — a symbol of the lasting legacy of ceramics. The exhibition blends natural and technological elements, such as digital screens, to represent the duality between human and machine, tradition and innovation. Deeply rooted in its origins, ceramics open up to new horizons, transforming the space into a tactile and poetic narrative on the value of memory and transformation in design.
Born from a project curated by Adrenalina, in collaboration with Museo Omero and Istituto Cavazza, the Aedo sofa is the result of a synesthetic collaboration with blind and visually impaired individuals. It redefines the traditional concept of beauty by proposing an aesthetic based on tactile and sensory perception. Inspired by the ancient figure of blind storytellers, Aedo becomes a narrator of daily life, emphasizing that design is first and foremost an experience and a service to people’s well-being.
Aedo’s design features soft forms that follow the body’s ergonomics, encouraging free and intuitive interaction through differentiated materials and textures that can be perceived by touch, smell, and temperature. Equipped with multifunctional modules, it includes charging ports, storage pockets, and adaptable cushions, making the user experience more comfortable and personalized.
Some of the most interesting creations of the Treviso-based company ZAVA, illuminate Materia 2.0, the new 400 m2 space dedicated to materials in the heart of Milan, opened during Design Week with the partnership of various brands. A mix of decorative and technical lamps dialogue dynamically with the environments of the materioteca, creating an unprecedented and exclusive showcase where light meets material.
Like a long thread, a lighting system of directional spotlights runs throughout the space of Materia 2.0. The entrance is enhanced by the Ociu hanging lamp and the 1962 floor lamp, a tribute to the design of F.lli Castiglioni, both designed by Franco Zavarise. Protagonist in the kitchen is the Andromeda hanging lamp by Paolo Ulian, while the Flamenco by Meneghello and Paolelli highlights a specific corner. The living area is illuminated by the double version of the Jeena floor lamp, the Cyrcle ceiling light by Lorenzo Palmeri, and the Rings hanging lamp by Valerio Cometti. The materials gallery features the suspension Ronin by designers Testatonda, characterized by a conical shape with a pleated motif on the cap; the first section of the gallery also features Alioth's moving light, while the bathroom is interpreted by Cosima's light beam. Lastly, Cédric Davies' Orizzonte hanging lamp drops on the workspace table.
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