Design Week 2019: What to do on Tuesday April 9th

The must-see events during the most important week of the year, day by day

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Design Week 2019 has just begun. Milan explodes in a whirlwind of colors, installations and exclusive events.

The international dimension is increasingly present and the opportunities for entertainment are countless. We have selected the unmissable events to start the best week.

GIORGIO ARMANI ANNOUNCE THE CHALLENGE – TADAO ANDO

Armani/Silos Via Bergognone, 40
April 9 – July 28 2019

Design Week 2019 Martedì 9 Aprile - Milano

Giorgio Armani inaugurates the first exhibition dedicated to architecture in the spaces of Armani / Silos. The Challenge retraces the career of Tadao Ando through his most significant achievements. The narrative path – designed by the Japanese architect with his studio in collaboration with the Center Pompidou – is structured around four main themes: Primitive forms of space, Una urban challenge, Genesis of the landscape and Dialogues with history. Over 50 are part of the retrospective.

A real treat for fans: the opening day of the Tadao Ando exhibit, he will be present at the Taschen Store in via Meravigli 17 (link?) to sign copies of his new book. Starting at 12:15, credit cards only.

THE GLAMOROUS WORLD OF BACCARAT

Via Montenapoleone, 23
From 07:00 p.m to 09:00 p.m

Milano Design Week 2019

The famous crystal brand synonymous with luxury and elegance for maisons, restaurants, bars, hotels and museums invites the public to discover its glamorous world in the lounge bar in Via Montenapoleone.

An exclusive experience for all those attending the cocktail party from 7:00 to 9:00pm.

ARTEMIDE SHOWROOM

Corso Monforte 19
Tuesday April 9 at 7.00pm

Artemide presents in the showroom of Corso Monforte 19 the new products born from the collaboration with the great international protagonists of contemporary architecture. Among the topics covered innovation and research applied to new lighting systems and services such as Geo-Li Fi and Artemide App. Solutions that are increasingly flexible and transversal with respect to the application fields: outdoor-indoor, workplace-living, public-private.

THE NEW BISAZZA FLAGSHIP STORE

Via Solferino, 22
From 06:30 to 09:30
Cocktail party powered by Ferrari

Bisazza, world leader in the production of glass mosaic for interior and exterior decoration, chose the Milan Design Week to inaugurate its new Milanese flagship store in via Solferino 22. The exhibition space, spread over an area of 200 square meters with large area showcases overlooking both streets, houses all Bisazza collections: Mosaico, Cementiles, Wood and Marble. The natural tones of the parquet floors of the Bisazza Wood line and the warm ones. Wall colors create a welcoming and refined atmosphere, enhanced by the presence of three

MILAN DESIGN WEEK 019 | OPENING W | MARCELO BURLON

Via Conte Rosso, 17

Design Week 2019 Martedì 9 Aprile - Milano

The musical selections of Marcelo Burlon are the soundtrack of the opening of the Milan Design Week 19. The exclusive and visionary party will be held at 6:00 in a mechanical workshop in the heart of the Lambrate district, in Via Conte Rosso 17.

JANUS ET CIE COCKTAIL PARTY

Via Fatebenefratelli, 15
From 6:30pm to 9:30pm

The American brand specializing in high-end outdoor furniture is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at its showroom in the heart of Brera.

ME MILAN IL DUCA PRESENTA “THE CULTURAL COLLECTIVE PER ZAHA HADID DESIGN”

Piazza della Repubblica, 13

Design Week 2019 Martedì 9 Aprile - Milano

ME Milan The Duke celebrates the vast repertoire of creations signed by the queen of architecture Zaha Hadid and his London studio, created in collaboration with some of the most famous brands in the world.

The exhibition “The Cultural Collective for Zaha Hadid Design” explores the interconnected fields of architecture and product design. A unique exhibition that presents a variety of works- limited edition furniture, lighting objects, vases and other accessories – made in different materials including glass, marble and ceramic.

The event will be celebrated with a cocktail party from 8:00 to 10:00pm.