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Magazine n 2
Special edition Fuorisalone 2015
Glass is a fascinating material because,
as we might say, it makes the dream of
transparency come true
(Jacqueline Ceresoli)
INDICE
Preface
Energy for creativity
Capitolo 1
1.1 Black Hole
1.2 Agorà 31 quality design for
people with children
Capitolo 2
2.1 Spa World By Simone Micheli
2.2 Big dream in a little tower
Capitolo 3
Save the date
Preface
ENERGY FOR CREATIVITY
On Monday 13th April, Milan welcomes back Salone del Mobile. As in the past years, the international
furniture exhibition is linked to Fuorisalone; the events will be held in various places around Milan, among
which the courtyards of Università Statale, that provide a delightful setting for the 18th edition of the
exhibition-event organized by Interni.
The exhibition will continue after Fuorisalone for the entire opening month of Expo 2015, exploring the
theme “Energy for creativity”.
The University of Milan and the botanical garden Orto Botanico of Brera is going to host internationally
renowned designers, architects and successful companies in the fields of innovation and research who
wish to create temporary installations reflecting their view on the theme; Fuorisalone will thus become an
open-air laboratory where proposals concerning the cities of tomorrow are welcomed and discussed.
Chapter 1
1.1 BLACK HOLE
1.2 AGORÀ 31 QUALITY ITALIAN DESIGN FOR
PEOPLE WITH CHILDREN
Vetreria Bazzanese, Marzorati Ronchetti and
Zordan, leaders in applied design in Italy, have
united their expertise to realize Black Hole, a
work of art specially designed by architects Steve
E. Blatz and Antonio Pio Saracino on display at
Università Statale in Milan (Cortile d’Onore) from
April 13th to May 24th.
The challenge of this installation was to represent
a black hole absorbing energy by giving shape to
the surrounding space; it was realized using three
different materials—wood, steel and glass—
serving with their own particular and synergic
function.
The stand rests on a pedestal with an observation
point at the centre, represented by a wooden seat.
Four steel pillars support the side glass walls,
which have been carved to vary their
transparency. The horizontal boards above the
seat are made of wood painted in black and the
lateral outlines present mirror polished stainless
steel foils that reflect the whole place. The floor
appears to be drawn to the hole and loses its
original shape to create a seat. Visitors are thus
encouraged to sit down and stare into emptiness,
recharging themselves with positive energy.
On the occasion of Fuori Salone and Expo 2015,
the brand of luxury furnishing accessories Mondo
di Eve and A misura di bimbo, a blog dedicated to
art and interior design for children present Agorà
31 Quality Italian design for people with children.
This exhibition project gathers together ideas,
proposals and young outstanding businesses
who strongly support Made in Italy products,
investing in first-quality materials and technical
and stylistic research.
The event will take place in the delightful setting
of Fiorditortona in Via Tortona 31 in Milan; My
Mirrors is one of the main participants.
The My Mirrors line of mirrors for children
designed by Vetreria Bazzanese can amuse
children in perfect safety and decorate with good
taste any bedroom or room for grown-ups and
kids alike.
With My Mirrors, mothers can feel safe knowing
that the mirrors, as specified by the “safety mirror”
indication, are childproof – no edges or sharp
sides and, thanks to a special internal adhesive
film, no glass splinters in case of accidental
breakage.
Chapter 2
2.1 SPA WORLD BY SIMONE MICHELI
2.2 BIG DREAM IN A LITTLE TOWER
“Present and future wellness centres should
convey the impression of being authentic places
for spending the most intimate and emotional
moments. For this reason, they satisfy the need for
designing and creating spaces devised like unique
and fascinating works of art that could tell a
charming and inspiring story to their visitors […]
Based on these assumptions, the artwork can be
realized only if customer and designer share a
common vision, a convergent perspective that
encourage them to fulfil their objectives”.
The architect selected some renowned companies and innovative products in the world of spa
and wellness to display them in this charming
location. Simone Micheli, who celebrates his 25
years of activity, designed all the works of art. The
exhibition, of which Vetreria Bazzanese is official
partner, opens on April 16th during Fuorisalone,
but it can already be visited.
Big dream in a little tower aims at restoring the
use of a secret meeting place, thanks to the
partnership with successful Italian companies,
among which Vetreria Bazzanese, that realized
exclusive furnishings designed by architect
Simone Micheli.
The setting is the historic and exclusive Fattoria di
Maiano in Florence, a farm that holds a fascinating
late 19th century neo-Gothic miniature tower.
The permanent Exhibition-Work of art event is
marked by two special moments; on the occasion
of Fuorisalone, from April 14th to 19th, the
prototypes of the suite furnishings will be
presented
through
animations,
videos,
augmented reality and renderings at “Simone
Micheli studio - gallery” in Milan.
From May 2015 onwards, the pieces of furniture
realized by the partner companies will be on
permanent display inside the tower in Florence.
Chapter 3
SAVE THE DATE
Black Hole
14 th April / 24th Maggio
h. 10.00am - 12.00pm
13 th April Press Conference
h. 2.30pm - 5.30pm c/o Aula Magna
13 th April Opening Night
h. 8.00pm - 12.00am
17 th April Cocktail party by invitation
h. 8.00pm - 11.00pm
Università degli Studi di Milano
Cortile d’Onore
via Festa del Perdono 7
Milan Design Week 2015
14 -19 aprile
The event is not to be missed
by any architecture and design
lover!
Big dream in a little tower
14 th / 19 th April
h 10.00am - 8.00pm
15 th April Inaugural Cocktail party
h. 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Simone Micheli Studio Gallery
Via Ventura 6
Spa World by Simone Micheli
18 th Marzo / 15th Maggio
16 th Aprile Inaugurazione
h. 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Design Library
Via Savona 11
Agorà 31 – My Mirrors
14th / 19 th Aprile
h. 10.00am - 9.00pm
13 th Aprile Press Preview
h. 3.30pm - 8.30pm
16 th Aprile Cocktail
h. 6.30pm
Opificio 31-Fiorditortona
Via Tortona 31
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