Discover the Must-See Locations at Fuorisalone 2025

PISCINA COZZI
In the basement of the historic Piscina Cozzi, a large covered pool managed by Milanosport in a 1934 building, lie the former public baths, abandoned for decades, with their entrance featuring a well-preserved marine-themed mosaic. Here, 6:AM presents "Two-Fold Silence," an exhibition by the studio founded by Edoardo Pandolfo and Francesco Palù. The exhibition will take place within the historic former public baths, transforming the once-public shower space through design into an evocative environment. On display will be the new collections of lighting and objects by 6:AM, along with a selection of past creations.
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Piscina Cozzi, Viale Tunisia 35

ISTITUTO DEI CIECHI
A central body and two symmetrical side wings overlooking two porticoed courtyards separated by an elegant loggia: the Istituto dei Ciechi in Milan is a must-see location. Here, WonderGlass returns with “Poetica,” an installation featuring new works by Vincent Van Duysen and Ronan Bouroullec, enriched by the refined designs of Calico Wallpaper and a special contribution from Officine Saffi Lab. A captivating project reinterpreting glass and paper as guardians of memory and imagination, offering a poetic exploration of materiality and craftsmanship. The installation explores the space between creation and perception, where the familiar is transformed into the extraordinary, and where the art of making becomes poetry itself.

Istituto dei Ciechi, Via Vivaio 7


Courtesy of Artemest 

PALAZZO DONIZETTI
Artemest celebrates its tenth anniversary with the third edition of “L’Appartamento by Artemest.” The exhibition celebrates the timeless charm of Italian craftsmanship and design through the lens of renowned world-class designers in an exclusive location: Palazzo Donizetti, an architectural jewel of the 19th century. Six prestigious interior design studios of international renown—1508 London, Champalimaud Design, Meyer Davis, Nebras Aljoaib, Romanek Design Studio, and Simone Haag—will each transform a room in the palace, displaying an extraordinary selection of furniture, lighting, art, and decor from the finest artisans, brands, and artists featured on Artemest.

Palazzo Donizetti, via Gaetano Donizetti 48

10 CORSO COMO
A prime destination to discover the latest trends, 10CORSOCOMO transforms into a creative hub during Design Week, hosting designers from all over the world and offering fresh perspectives and entertainment to visitors eager for new insights from the international design scene. 10 Corso Como turns its new spaces into a creative hub with collective exhibitions: in the store, the pop-up of Maison Margiela x Gentle Monster and the installation by Bibi van der Velden; LAYER with the exhibition 101010 in the Project Room; Arno Declerq in the Gallery; the brand Anteprima with artist Mika Ninakawa in the Mezzanine; and the Yohji Yamamoto Residency in the Pop-up.

Corso Como 10


Courtesy of Alcova

ALCOVA
Founded in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedèt) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar), Alcova returns to Varedo, and in addition to Villa Borsani and Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, it inhabits two new spaces: the former SNIA factory and the Serre di Pasino. Among the installations: Ranieri presents "Under The Volcano," featuring imposing towers clad in lava by Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces; "Ghost Orchids" is Marcin Rusak's site-specific project on impermanence through biodegradable works; and "Soft Horizons" presents sculptures by Objects of common interest. Among others: Soleille Gallery (Ibiza) with works by Andrea Mancuso, Marius Ritiu, Kym Ellery; Shakti Design Residency (India), inviting international designers to engage with Indian craftsmanship; and Noritake Design Collection (Japan) featuring a collection of ceramics by Faye Toogood.

Alcova

EX AREA INDUSTRIALE
Post-industrial atmospheres are always a must at Fuorisalone. LABÒ, curated by The Design Blender, the duo of curators Elsa Lemarignier and François Leblanc of Cicilia, takes over the spaces of SPA - Società Prodotti Antibiotici and the Fondazione Rodolfo Ferrari, in the Barona area. With the theme “Crafting tomorrow, rising ideas,” LABÒ welcomes 35 designers, artists, and international companies exploring the project as transformation. Paris-based studio Undo-Redo interprets the concept with a site-specific installation in partnership with Vimar1991. Other participants include Parasite 2.0 x Bianco67 and Atelier Nuanda.

Fondazione Rodolfo Ferrari, via Biella 6


Courtesy of 5VIE

PALAZZO LITTA
Palazzo Litta, built between 1642 and 1648 by Francesco Maria Richini, is one of the most representative examples of Lombard Baroque and hosts MoscaPartners Variations: the exhibition organized by MoscaPartners, founded in 2011 by Caterina Mosca and Valerio Castelli. The theme “Migrations” explores design as a catalyst for cultural exchange: in the Courtyard of Honor of Palazzo Litta, the Korean architect Byoung Soo Cho presents his first site-specific installation in Italy—Nobody Owns the Land: Earth, Forest, Mahk—integrating Eastern and Western architectural philosophies. The interiors host brands and designers expressing the best of contemporary and sustainable design.

Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta 24

CHIOSTRO DELLE RANE 
Dating back to the late 1400s, the Chiostro delle Rane is located within the complex of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Here, architect Luca Trazzi, in collaboration with F.A.N. Europe Lighting, presents Graffito di Luce, a luminous installation. The work is inspired by an ancient Renaissance floral graffiti, transforming the wall decoration into a choreography of light. The lamps, with light and rounded shapes, evoke the motifs of the original graffiti and redefine the architectural spaces through light plays that vary between the portico, the garden, and the sacristy. Twenty-four suspended lamps in the cloister, each with thirty-two rays, create an intimate atmosphere, while in the inner garden and sacristy, light structures rise, reinterpreting the small flowers of the graffiti through elegant golden anodized aluminum threads.

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

DROPCITY
In the Central Station area, the Magazzini Raccordati once again hosts Dropcity with an exhibition on prison environments, opening on April 3rd. "Prison Times – Spatial Dynamics of Penal Environments" spans over 1,000 square meters within five tunnels and invites visitors to engage with the reality of the prison system in ways that are normally inaccessible to the public. The exhibition explores time and space in detention centers: through objects and furnishings designed and produced for prisons worldwide, it invites reflection on how architecture and design can impact the prison environment. In parallel, the exhibition "Bruther.fbx" showcases for the first time the work of Bruther, a Paris-based architecture and experimentation studio. The two exhibitions are part of a broader exhibition program, including installations, conferences, and workshops.

Via Sammartini 40


Ph. Paolo Mottadelli