Blurred Rooms is a mutable exhibition scenario that plays with the visual perception of space and intimate desire for discovery.
The new upcoming collections, concealed by opaline filters, at first appear as blurred an indistinct silhouettes and then promptly unveil in their entirety.
By focusing on individual and collective curiosity, the exhibition is a spontaneous experience of surprise.
Art direction & Exhibition design by Böjte—Bottari
Paola C. presents two new tableware collections and an expansion of an existing range
- The Society Collection by Neri & Hu
- Fun-tional Table by Jaime Hayon
- Sciia Glasses by (a+b) dominoni, quaquaro
The Society Collection
by Neri & Hu
Drawing on the idea of creating objects that can encourage the encounter between people, the Society is a collection of functional pieces that celebrate the conviviality of the table.
The pieces of the collection, like the members of the same family, have their own distinctive trait while maintaining a certain material and chromatic affinity.
Simple geometries, enriched by the warm colors of glass and metals, evoke a slight sense of nostalgia while offering a whimsical and extravagant character.
Fun-tional Table
by Jaime Hayon
A fantastical collection of surreal and imaginative tableware objects brings joy to every table.
Each element, designed to support and liven up the table experience, is crafted with sophisticated metalworking.
Even the smallest details become grandiose gestures, thanks to Hayon’s unique style which blends quality with functionality, sealed by Paola C.’s care and passion for excellence.
Sciia Glasses
by (a+b) dominoni, quaquaro
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2019, the bottles collection SCIIA – designed by (a+b) dominoni, quaquaro – has been expanded with an elegant set of blown glasses for the table.
Suggesting the rigorous and essential lines of the bottle, the new products come in two different sizes: water and wine.
About Neri & Hu
Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu are Founding Partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, an inter-disciplinary international architectural design practice based in Shanghai with an additional office in London.
Neri&Hu are the Overall Winner of The PLAN Award 2018, named EDIDA Designers of the Year 2017 and Interior Designers of the Year of Iconic Awards 2017 by German Design Council, Maison&Objet Asia Designers of The Year 2015 and Wallpaper* Designers of The Year 2014.
In 2013, Neri & Hu were inducted into the U.S. Interior Design Hall of Fame.
The practice was selected as the 2011 INSIDE Festival Overall Winner, won AR Awards for Emerging Architecture 2010 by Architectural Review (UK) and were one of the Design Vanguards in 2009 by Architectural Record (US).
About Jaime Hayon
Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon was born in Madrid in 1974.
Times magazine included Hayon as one of the 100 most relevant creators of our times and Wallpaper* magazine has listed him as one of the most influential creators of the last decade.
With offices in Italy, Spain and UK, Hayon’s main interest is to find challenges and new perspectives.
His vision blurs the lines between art, decoration and design bringing back a renaissance in finely-crafted, intricate objects within the context of contemporary design culture: creating furniture, product, interiors, sculptures and art Installations.
About (a+b) dominoni, quaquaro
(a+b) dominoni, quaquaro founded in 2011 by Annalisa Dominoni and Benedetto Quaquaro, is a studio that does both research and design, collaborating frequently with universities and space agencies.
Annalisa and Benedetto’s curiosity and desire lead them, despite their differing backgrounds, to realizing projects in various sectors and with clients of differing needs.
From space to fashion, to the trains of Milan’s underground.
The many collaborations with important artists and astronauts has left a strong mark on their works and inspired what is then manifested in the design of products.
They particularly love the ability to be in direct contact with material and artisan.
About Böjte-Bottari
Böjte-Bottari is a Milan based multi-disciplinary design consultancy led by István Böjte (Hungary,1986) and Gaia Bottari (Italy,1989).
István is a Senior Designer at Habits and creates interactive experiences for physical and digital roducts.
Focusing on IoT and smart devices, he has followed multiple projects for global consumer brands, such as Panasonic, Haier and TBWA/Quantum.
Since 2016 he has been giving lectures at the Design department of Politecnico and Domus Academy in Milan.
Gaia started working with Giulio Iacchetti studio and developed a strong capability for the chromatic, tactile and decorative identity of products.
Since 2015 she has been working as Senior Designer at Patricia Urquiola studio focusing on furniture and exhibition projects for the most prestigious firms in the design and fashion industry as Cassina, Flos and Louis Vuitton.
Combining their solid design experience, Gaia and István started to work together in 2014 and won the ‘Res-tile International Design Award’ with Mezzotinto tiles collection for Mirage.
Recently, they have worked with Luxottica, Moleskine and Aeffe Fashion Group developing graphics solutions for labels as Pollini.
Since 2016 they have been collaborating with Paola C. designing products and curating the new digital brand identity. In 2019 they officially become the new Art Directors of the company.
Combining their solid design experience, Gaia and István started to work together in 2014 and won the ‘Res-tile International Design Award’ with Mezzotinto tiles collection for Mirage.
Recently, they have worked with Luxottica, Moleskine and Aeffe Fashion Group developing graphics solutions for labels as Pollini.
Since 2016 they have been collaborating with Paola C. designing products and curating the new digital brand identity.
In 2019 they officially become the new Art Directors of the company.
About Paola C
After nineteen years of Artistic Direction during which he contributed with his iconic items to the success of Paola C. in the world, Aldo Cibic takes on the role of Creative & Cultural Advisor, assisting the property in the supervision of creative activity and the international promotion of the brand.
The Artistic Direction will be headed by Istvan Böjte and Gaia Bottari (böjte—bottari), who, after having worked in the last three years on the renewal of the brand identity, will now effectively oversee the products, the installations and the communication strategies
