Downtown Design
redazione 22/04/2026

Moodboard - Curvy

Softness in both form and material, shaping interiors that feel welcoming and made for relaxation. A way of living that avoids hard edges as much as possible

1 | The modular sofa system Paco is designed by Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba for TALENTI HOME. The different elements can be combined to create custom configurations (HALL 22 | A31 A35; MDW26 via Manzoni 11). 2 | Pura is a collection of two-tone cement tiles by Icona Architetti for Sansone Pavimenti, allowing the creation of endless pattern combinations (MDW 26, Piazza Diaz 5). 3 | Dynamic shapes for the modular sofa Phil by FRIGERIO, generated by the succession of juxtaposed padded tubulars (HALL 11 | C25 D18). 4 | The Bacione (a big kiss in Italian) sofa by RUYA AKYOL STUDIO translates a universal gesture into form, matter and presence. Like a kiss that takes shape (SaloneSatellite Hall 7 | E31). 5 | Drawing inspiration from the myth of the Mother Goddess, Debonademeo Studio’s Pachamama collection for ADRENALINA evokes the forms of ancient votive figurines in its design. (MDW26 Boccascena Caffè, Palazzo Litta, 24 Corso Magenta). 6 | Macrodosing dining table by Marc Ange for VISIONNAIRE. base in elements of different woods, top in Breccia Pontificia marble (HALL 11 | G23 H22). 7 | The Houdini stool is made of curved solid ash. Design Antonio De Marco for WOAK.

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