It was a case of love at first sight between visitors and our “A-more” installation, which featured outside our Milan-Solferino store for the Design Week 2026. Many people chose to participate as they were involved in the "Essere progetto" (“Be the project”) theme, combining love, cooking and people. The canopy with cards about love, memories, desires, thoughts and reflections expanded enormously, turning into a spectacular and engaging display. Visitors greatly appreciated the presence of the calligrapher Chiara Riva, who wrote numerous artistically inspired contributions for the visitors.
Other highly appreciated aspects included the complete restyling of our single-brand store, focusing on the authenticity of materials that age gracefully over time, sensory experiences – involving sight and touch but, above all, the sense of smell – and the craftsmanship and territoriality of the products used. The glass in the reception area, the fabric draperies and the metal blinds, the concrete floors and the custom-sized ceramic tiles were all made by craftsmen who operate near our headquarters in Scorzé (VE).
The concept of territoriality as the “spirit of the place” extends to the building that houses the restyled store, designed by the architect Vico Magistretti in the late 1960s. To celebrate his personality and desire to privilege the uniqueness of the people inhabiting a place – an attitude we share – we have incorporated his work in the exhibition, with references to projects and furnishings he designed.
Very similar themes were present – and proved popular – among the novelties on display, particularly the emphasis on the possibility of customising the kitchen with constantly evolving accessories and the textured quality of the materials proposed. Our guests were interested in learning more about the Sapienstone® 4D and Laminam DNA worktops, as well as the sand and cappuccino finishes for the Asia kitchen: the former is a neutral shade inspired by the natural nuances of oak, while the latter features darker, warmer tones. Moreover, they were particularly attracted to the surfaces of the worktops, with their elegantly veined patterns, relief effects and extremely realistic rendition of marble and stone – the ideal choice for those who prefer materials with tactile effects.
Among the many new accessories presented, the Duo sliding snack counter, the Vela shelves and the home bar and wine cooler configurations – for the Corner and Pocket units respectively, both equipped with items from the Elements collection – attracted widespread interest.
Do you want to see a summary of our Fuorisalone 2026? Watch the video story or the stories relative to “MDW 2026” in the Instagram @arredo3 profile.
