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Rimadesio
MODERNITY FLOW:
EXTENDED
3PM | Keynote | Rimadesio Store
Giulio Malberti, welcomes guests to “Modernity Flow: Extended” at Rimadesio’s showroom at the Design Center. A showcase of Giuseppe Bavuso’s new collection of furniture elements that perfectly reflect Rimadesio’s design concept in a serene and contemporary atmosphere.
Gallotti&Radice
IN CONVERSATION
WITH SILVIA GALLOTTI
3:30PM | Keynote | Gallotti&Radice Showroom
Silvia Galloti, Gallotti&Radice’s CEO, sits down for an intimate conversation at the brand’s space in Arcadia’s showroom for a conversation with Miriam Llano of Amphora to explore the topic of materiality in modern furniture, particularly how the brand explores what they call “glass’s new essence”.
Arcadia
EVOLUTION BY DESIGN:
KUWAIT NOW, KUWAIT NEXT
4:15PM | Panel Discussion | Design Unfold's Panel Hall
The Panel Hall at Design District opens its doors for the first time to welcome the leading voices in architecture and design from our region. Miriam Llano, Founder of Amphora, moderates the conversation between local and regional key profiles to explore the topic.
Arcadia
FROM ABROAD, BUILDING HERE:
PRACTICING IN KUWAIT
5PM | Panel Discussion | Design Unfold's Panel Hall
For the second panel discussion at the Hall, we sit down with voices from other parts of the world that chose Kuwait as the place to establish their practices. Miriam Llano, Founder of Amphora, moderates the conversation and explores the reasons behind these moves and their experiences practicing in the region.
Salvatori
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: AN EVOLVING LANDSCAPE WITH COLLABORATION AT ITS CORE
6PM | Panel Discussion | Design Unfold's Panel Hall
Gabriele Salvatori, CEO at Salvatori, and Elisa Ossino, Founder of Elisa Ossino Studio, take the stage at Design Unfold’s Panel Hall to discuss the evolving landscape of contemporary architecture and interior design, with a focus on collaborations in the design world and particularly on the fruitful collaborations over the years between both.
Poltrona Frau & Ceccotti Collezioni
POLTRONA FRAU INAUGURATION
WITH ROBERTO PALOMBA
7PM | Keynote | Poltrona Frau Showroom
The first edition of Design Unfolds culminates with the inauguration of Poltrona Frau’s first space in Kuwait, where the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by an insightful keynote by internationally renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba.
Arcadia
ICONIC CHAIRS: A JOURNEY
THROUGH DESIGN EXHIBITION
5PM Onwards | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Design Unfold’s first exhibition is dedicated to the centrepiece of many designers’ wildest dreams: the chair. A curated showcase that takes visitors on a journey through iconic and curious designs in a collection that reflects how a piece of furniture can be reinterpreted over time to reflect different styles, technological progress, and societal changes.
Barovier&Toso
CUPS OF JOY
BY NICHETTO STUDIO
3PM Onwards | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Guests are welcome to discover “Cups of Joy” by Nichetto Studio, the installation at the center of Design Unfold's lounge area that is showcased for the first time in our region.
Arcadia
ICONIC CHAIRS: A JOURNEY
THROUGH DESIGN EXHIBITION
5PM Onwards | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Design Unfold’s first exhibition is dedicated to the centrepiece of many designers’ wildest dreams: the chair. A curated showcase that takes visitors on a journey through iconic and curious designs in a collection that reflects how a piece of furniture can be reinterpreted over time to reflect different styles, technological progress, and societal changes.
Arcadia
ICONIC CHAIRS: A JOURNEY
THROUGH DESIGN EXHIBITION
5PM Onwards | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Design Unfold’s first exhibition is dedicated to the centrepiece of many designers’ wildest dreams: the chair. A curated showcase that takes visitors on a journey through iconic and curious designs in a collection that reflects how a piece of furniture can be reinterpreted over time to reflect different styles, technological progress, and societal changes.
Gallotti & Radice
SENSE OF MATERIALS
WORKSHOP WITH SILVIA GALOTTI
1:30PM - 3PM | Workshop | Arcadia Accessories Shop
Silvia Galotti herself leads a hands-on workshop at Arcadia’s outdoor space, taking you on an experiential and emotional journey to discover the brand’s exclusive finishes and create your own personalised mirror in an engraving session.
Moroso & Kvadrat
FROM FIBRE TO PRODUCT:
THE EXISTING JOURNEY OF TEXTILE
1:30PM - 3PM | Workshop | Arcadia Showroom
The Italian furniture brand Moroso, in collaboration with renowned Danish textile brand Kvadrat, hosts a workshop showcasing Italian upholstery craftsmanship in an intimate setting.
Rimadesio
MODERNITY FLOW:
EXTENDED
3PM | Keynote | Rimadesio Store
Simone Belotti, Export Area Manager, welcomes guests to “Modernity Flow – Extended” at Rimadesio’s showroom at the Design Center. A showcase of Giuseppe Bavuso’s new collection of furniture elements that perfectly reflect Rimadesio’s design concept in a serene and contemporary atmosphere.
Barovier&Toso
CUPS OF JOY
BY NICHETTO STUDIO
3:30PM | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Andrea Signoroni and Arianna Vinti welcome guests to Design Unfold's lounge area to unveil “Cups of Joy” by Nichetto Studio, showcased for the first time in our region.
Gallotti & Radice
IN CONVERSATION
WITH SILVIA GALOTTI
4PM | Keynote | Gallotti & Radice Showroom
Silvia Galloti, Gallotti & Radice’s CEO, sits down for an intimate conversation at the brand’s space in Arcadia’s showroom for a conversation with Miriam Llano of Amphora to explore the topic of materiality in modern furniture, particularly how the brand explores what they call “glass’s new essence”.
Arcadia
EVOLUTION BY DESIGN:
KUWAIT NOW, KUWAIT NEXT
5PM | Panel Discussion | Design Unfold's Panel Hall
The Panel Hall at Design District opens its doors for the first time to welcome the leading voices in architecture and design from our region. Miriam Llano, Founder of Amphora, moderates the conversation between leading profiles in our region to reflect on the region’s evolution over time and ponder what the future holds for the industry.
Arcadia
ICONIC CHAIRS: A JOURNEY
THROUGH DESIGN EXHIBITION
5PM | Exhibition | Design Unfold Lounge
Design Unfold’s first exhibition is dedicated to the centrepiece of many designers’ wildest dreams: the chair. A curated showcase that takes visitors on a journey through iconic and curious designs in a collection that reflects how a piece of furniture can be reinterpreted over time to reflect different styles, technological progress, and societal changes.
Salvatori
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: AN EVOLVING LANDSCAPE WITH COLLABORATION AT ITS CORE
6PM | Panel Discussion | Design Unfold's Panel Hall
Gabriele Salvatori, CEO at Salvatori, and Elisa Ossino, Founder of Elisa Ossino Studio, take the stage at Design Unfold’s Panel Hall to discuss the evolving landscape of contemporary architecture and interior design, with a focus on collaborations in the design world and particularly on the fruitful collaborations over the years between both.
Poltrona Frau & Ceccotti Collezioni
POLTRONA FRAU INAUGURATION
WITH ROBERTO PALOMBA
7PM | Keynote | Poltrona Frau Showroom
The first edition of Design Unfolds culminates with the inauguration of Poltrona Frau’s first space in Kuwait, where the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by an insightful keynote by internationally renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba.
