Ornare Brings Together Design, Art, and Immersive Experiences at MDW 2026
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Ornare presents in Milan a renovated showroom and a program that brings together design, art, and experiences. Located at Via Manzoni 30, in the heart of the Quadrilatero della Moda, the brand’s space becomes a dynamic platform where new interpretations of its collections, installations, and the third edition of the Art All Around project expand the dialogue between design, architecture, and contemporary expression.
Renovated Showroom
Among the highlights, the closet area features a reinterpretation of the Timeless system, now with new Crystal Case glass enclosures, metal profiles, and solutions that enhance the perception of lightness and sophistication. Leather-clad doors and a 270-degree opening system reinforce precision and attention to detail. At the center, the Trolley island introduces mobility and versatility to the composition.
In the kitchen, new solutions expand the brand’s language of continuity and integration. The island incorporates the new illuminated Stripe profile, while the Hidden system creates seamless surfaces by aligning doors and countertops within the same visual plane. A backlit panel in the sink area adds depth and scenic presence. The composition is completed by a bar configuration from the Timeless Collection, now paired with Motion sliding doors in the Mosaic model, a graphic reference inspired by modernist compositions.
Collaborations
The showroom experience is enriched by strategic collaborations that expand the brand’s creative universe. In partnership with the Italian studio Officinarkitettura, wall coverings engage in dialogue with the architectural space. The environments also feature objects curated by By Gabs, adding personality and refinement. With Softhome, the brand establishes its first connection with the fashion and lifestyle universe, extending its language beyond interiors.
Art All Around
Ornare presents the third edition of Art All Around, a project launched in 2024 that consolidates the brand as a cultural agent in an international context where art, architecture, and design converge. In collaboration with Galleria Continua, a reference in placing contemporary art in unconventional settings, this edition is curated by Isabella Paghera and features works by Loris Cecchini, whose production bridges sculpture, installation, and architecture.
His works often evoke cellular and molecular systems, forming fluid configurations that dynamically interact with the surrounding architecture. Through this approach, Cecchini explores themes such as transformation, growth, and the relationship between natural and artificial systems, turning space into a living organism in constant mutation.
Installation “Respiro Kinetico”
As the central axis of the program, the installation “Respiro Kinetico,” developed by the Diorama studio exclusively for the showroom, proposes an intervention that activates the space through movement, light, and perception. The work engages with the existing architecture and introduces a dynamic visual rhythm, creating a sensory experience that transforms the reading of the environment and reinforces the dialogue between architecture, technology, and artistic expression.
Program
Anticipating the key movements of this edition, Ornare will host a live broadcast on April 10, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on its official Instagram (@ornare_official) and YouTube channels (ornareoficial). The session will bring together Amanda Ferber, founder and CEO of Architecture Hunter, Marina Conde, art curator, and Melissa Fernandes, director at Teresa Perez agency, in a conversation that expands perspectives on the international landscape and its transformations. The live session will be recorded and later made available with English subtitles.
To further enhance the experience during the week, the brand is also preparing a special guide curated with highlights from Milan’s official program, to be released soon. The content proposes a journey through the city’s most relevant destinations during the period, featuring exhibitions, installations, and events that reflect the creative strength of the week.
From April 19 to 23, Ornare presents a program that combines content, gatherings, and sensory experiences, positioning the showroom as a destination within the international design circuit.
The opening takes place on April 19 with a Press Preview, bringing together journalists, architects, and industry professionals for an evening that integrates music, featuring a DJ set by Giovanni Nulli, a live performance by Ilenia Caporaso, and a curated gastronomic experience, including an exclusive gin developed by Cillario e Marazzi Spirits Co especially for Ornare.
On April 21, the Diorama studio will host a conversation dedicated to immersive environments and the role of perception in contemporary design, deepening the concepts presented in the installation.
On April 22, Ornare celebrates the brand’s origins and its international trajectory in an event dedicated to its Brazilian network of architects and partners.
On April 23, the program turns to the international community, bringing together professionals from different markets for an evening of exchange and connections.
Throughout the entire period, the showroom will remain open to the public, according to the schedule indicated in the invitation.
Ornare’s global presence is supported by Brazilian Furniture, an initiative by Abimóvel in partnership with ApexBrasil dedicated to promoting Brazilian furniture in the international market.
