Stories

From sustainability and architectural futures, to design collaborations and holistic bathroom concepts, read on to discover the latest stories from LAUFEN space Milano.

THE COLOUR PALETTES OF CERAMIC

Delving into the realm of ancient ceramics, with a history of colour that traverses ancient ceramic cultures from 3000 B.C. to 1500 A.D.

Artistic visualisation of historic culture at LAUFEN Space Milano

A vivid narrative of historical research by Roberto Sironi is brought to life through the imaginative vision of Studio Lys and Beda Achermann.

HOW DARE YOU - DESIGN WEEK INSTALLATION

“How dare you” is the title of this year’s art and design installation at LAUFEN space Milan for the Design Week. A provocative question that refers to the courage to go beyond one's limits and create courageous, eclectic and surprising projects.

ARTIST EDITION_MONIQUE BAUMANN

Applying the Swiss artist's bold aesthetic to bathroom objects creates a colourful and most unusual LAUFEN artist edition.

LAUFENXNM3 – STEEL HEROES

Equally pragmatic and environmentally conscious in its approach, the Milan-based design studio is admired primarily for its purist and cool style.

MARCEL WANDERS: THE ROMANTIC SIDE OF CERAMICS

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders enriches his The New Classic collection with three new decors that emphasise the materiality of ceramics. Also part of the exhibition: Wanders’ very special Falconnier Chandelier, a unique piece of art made with glass bricks and Saphirkeramik as a tribute to 19th century architect Gustave Falconnier, inventor of the famous “briques de verre”.

LAUFEN - THE SPACE COLLECTION

This year’s exhibition in LAUFEN space Milan gives voice to our eclectic soul. With works of NM3, Monique Baumann and Marcel Wanders, LAUFEN presents very different artistic languages in an extraordinary collection as part of the Milan Design Week 2023.

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

LAUFEN space Milano hosted an exhibition that explored the multifaceted nature of LAUFEN while celebrating the evolution of the celebrated ILBAGNOALESSI collection.

SNØHETTA SEES ILBAGNOALESSI

Inspired by the fluid and organic forms of ILBAGNOALESSI, the architecture firm Snøhetta has created five digital artworks that provide a surreal and dreamlike perspective on the collection.

NM3 X LAUFEN at Alcova

At Salone del Mobile 2022, LAUFEN and Milan-based NM3 explore expressive forms of living. See how the exhibition and unique object received a Special Mention Fuorisalone Award at the event.

URINE, A SOURCE OF ENERGY

Design urgently requires new strategies in order to shift from a culture of “take, make, waste” to sustainable production and consumption cycles.

STAYING AHEAD OF BATHROOM CULTURE

LAUFEN Space Milan opened with a new interior design system that allows for constant change: Minimalistic steel racks combined with flexible ceiling mounts enable ever-changing displays and allow us to explore contemporary bathroom culture – such as during our iconic Swiss Breakfasts.

A VISIBLE TOUCH OF THE HAND

Transforming touch into tangible expression.