Superstudio 2026: the new map of design

For its 26th edition, Superstudio – the historical North Star of the Fuorisalone – is breaking the traditional “District” mold. With Superstudio Design 2026, the event evolves into a “diffuse map,” rethinking the visitor experience across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space.

From April 20 to 26, 2026, Milan will be connected through three distinct visions:
• SuperNova | Superstudio Più (Tortona)
• SuperCity | Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
• SuperPlayground | Superstudio Village (Bovisa)

This year’s global scale is staggering: 70 projects, 91 brands, and 88 designers hailing from 19 nations across four continents. While the project spans the city, the beating heart of international prestige remains the Tortona district with SuperNova.

SuperNova: the international hub for design

Location: Superstudio Più | Via Tortona 27, Milan
SuperNova acts as the epicenter of the 2026 program. It is a laboratory of immersive installations where industrial giants, independent pavilions, and avant-garde architecture collide.

Discover SuperCity at Superstudio Maxi 

The Return of Moooi: A “Silver Celebration”

The headline news for 2026 is the return of Moooi. Occupying nearly 1,000 square meters, “Moooi 25 & Promising” is a museum-scale exhibition designed by Marcel Wanders. Celebrating 25 years since the brand’s debut at Superstudio, the installation uses reflective surfaces and experimental visions to bridge the brand’s iconic history with its future.

Discover SuperPlayground at Superstudio Village

MOOOI: 25th anniversary of the tapestry by Mart Veldhuis

Tech Meets Emotion: Lexus, Samsung, and Schüller

The industry’s biggest names are redefining the relationship between humans and technology:
• Samsung Electronics: Debuts “Design is an Act of Love,” a manifesto for their “The Human Side of Tech” philosophy, focusing on personal sensitivity in innovation

Design is an act of love, installation by Samsung

• Lexus: Presents “SPACE” and “Discover Your Space,” transforming the concept of the automobile into a contemplative, emotional sanctuary

• Schüller Möbelwerk | next125: Collaborative project “UN:FOLD” with Creative Maker Ankon Mitra applies Bauhaus values to “Oritecture”—sculptural research inspired by the art of origami.

Global Narratives and Intergenerational Architecture

• Thailand (DITP): Presents “Slow Hand Design – Heritage Reimagined,” showcasing the evolution of Thai craftsmanship

Chudy stool by bendi – DITP – Thailand

• Toyo Ito Children’s International Architecture Workshop: The exhibition “One Earth – House of the Heart” features 100 “house models” by children alongside designs by Pritzker-winning legends like Toyo Ito, Kazuyo Sejima, Sou Fujimoto, Manabu Chiba, Astrid Klein, and o+h.

Innovation, Materials, and Digital Frontiers

SuperNova continues to push the boundaries of “what design can be” through specialized tech and material research:
• FORUM8: Presents “Experience the Moon. Design the Future,” applying lessons in disaster prevention and environmental challenges from Expo 2025 Japan to Earth-bound architecture
• Karbony: Features “Infinity,” exploring carbon fiber through the lens of two international icons
• Ross Lovegrove: Brings “Gabo 2.0” and “Stereometric Method,” kinetic sculptures that defy mass

Gabo 2.0, kinetic sculpture by Ross Lovergrove

• Hideo Shimizu: Introduces “Infinity – Bio,” a contemporary take on the traditional Japanese ofuro ritual.
• INDIGO DESIGN (Satoshi Kan): Explores “Gravity,” a project that turns invisible physical forces into a sculptural chair
• C&C Milano: A digital-immersive installation created with Superstudio Digital that virtually recreates the atmosphere of “Casa C&C Milano” from Via Brera 7

C&C Milano

• Istituto Marangoni Milano Design: In collaboration with Alessi, the project “Domestic Oracles” showcases Master’s students’ work exploring the intersection of home objects and Artificial Intelligence
• PolyPiù: Debuts “Cathedral,” a site-specific polycarbonate structure that plays with light and translucent mass

Where Design Meets Art: The Cultural Soul

Superstudio Più bridges the gap between functional design and fine art with a dedicated cultural program:
• RE:Circle (Roof Garden): Under the artistic direction of Gisella Borioli and curation by urban poet Ivan Tresoldi, this rooftop space becomes a “creative square” featuring live painting, performances, and open ateliers supported by knIndustrie

• MyOwnGallery: Features artist-designer Franco Perrotti’s exhibition “From Object to Vision,” complemented by the monumental outdoor installation “Dissuader” (curated by Fortunato D’Amico)
• FLA – FlavioLucchiniArt Museum:
-MIRRORS Exhibition: A rare collection of designer mirrors from the 80s and 90s by legends including Ettore Sottsass, Michele De Lucchi, Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini, Nathalie Du Pasquier, George Sowden, Paolo Portoghesi, and Massimo Iosa Ghini
– Skyscrapers: A dialogue between Flavio Lucchini’s digital paintings and Giangiacomo Rocco di Torrepadula’s architectural photography

• Sogimi Holding: A collaboration with Galleria Raffaella De Chirico featuring a dialogue between Jacopo Mandich’s sculptures and Eric Oder’s audiovisual practice
• supeRavioli by ABKStone: an experiential bistro designed by Paola Navone – Otto Studio, blending materials and conviviality into a unique installation

SupeRavioli, by Paola Navone for ABK Stone

	SuperNova
Venue	Superstudio Più
Address	Via Tortona 27, Milan (Tortona District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)