Milan Design Week Diaries #03

milan design week

24 Apr

Written By Susanne Oberhollenzer

COR - @ Studio Cagnato

Between Murano Glow and kind converstations.

Our last day in Milan began in Brera, where we found ourselves at the COR press breakfast – a gentle morning filled with curious conversations and quiet admiration for their newest seating pieces, Kagu, designed by Jehs+Laub. We sank into one of their couches and slipped into a warm and engaging exchange with other journalists.

Just a few streets away, we stopped by Tacchini – another must-visit. The tactile richness of their materials and the way they stage space felt intentional. It was one of those visits that stays with you, not because it shouts, but because it quietly resonates.

Before lunch, we made our way to the studio of Tutto Bene. We stepped into a space that felt like a dialogue between cities – fitting, as the architects divide their time between London and Milan. We had been especially looking forward to their Apertura 01 installation, a collaboration with the London based gallery Béton Brut. On display: the new Legato lamp collection by Tutto Bene and sculptural works by Salvino Marsura – a pairing of architectural precision and artistic intuition. The room felt like a pause, a breath. A space to feel, not just to look. Espacially with the sent of Perfumer H.

Tuttobene Apertura 01: collaboration with the gallery Béton Brut, Photo Left: Caroline Steffen

Afterwards, I said goodbye to Caro – three days full of inspiration, conversation, and shared wonder now behind us. As she made her way to the airport, I wandered off to meet my cousin Max who was hosting me the last days, and together we strolled through Chinatown – a shift in pace, a different kind of vibe. The kind you experience through taste and scent. We moved from stall to stall, sampling bold flavors, surprised by every new combination, laughing between bites.

Refueled, we made our way to the last stop of the day: the 6:AM exhibition. A collection of Murano glass objects – lamps, vases, glowing Exit Cubes – shown inside the old locker rooms of Piscina Cozzi, a former public swimming pool. The exhibition was presented by 6:AM Glassworks, a design brand redefining Murano glassmaking by integrating traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Each cabin in the exhibition held a surprise: some were completely empty, while others glowed with delicate pieces. The interplay between the glass’s luminous delicacy and the raw, industrial setting of the old swimming pool brought an unexpected energy to the space, perfectly illustrating the brand’s approach to contemporary Murano glass.

So many impressions, so many inspiring people, ideas, and atmospheres. Thank you, Milan Design Week 2025 – we’ll be back next year.