Hosted at FENIX Scenario, ArchiThoughts–ArchiTouch is the third chapter of the exhibition curated by Federica Sala bringing together six international architecture studios
Arpa® – together with the Broadview Materials brands FENIX®, Formica®, Homapal® and Getacore® – presents a preview of ArchiThoughts–ArchiTouch, the third chapter of the exhibition curated by Federica Sala and hosted at FENIX Scenario in Foro Buonaparte 66 during Milan Design Week 2026. The exhibition brings together six international architecture studios – Marion Mailaender, Parasite 2.0, RedDuo Studio, STORAGEMILANO, Studio GGSV and ZIMMER – within an installation designed by the architecture studio (AB)NORMAL.
ArchiThoughts–ArchiTouch continues the research started by Musa and Federica Sala in 2024, involving Broadview Materials brands in exploring the role of surfaces and materials within contemporary interior design through collaborations with Italian and international designers.
The exhibition marks a significant moment in the Arpa® brand’s journey. Since its origins, Arpa® specialises in the creation of high-pressure laminate surfaces Made in Italy, distinguished by the design quality and the attention to the depth and refinement of its finishes. Over time, Arpa® has developed a material culture capable of combining aesthetic research, technical innovation, and design sensitivity, offering surfaces conceived to interpret architectural and interior design spaces in a contemporary way.
As a preview of the exhibition, the projects Open Volume by RedDuo Studio, an interior design studio founded in Milan by Fabiola di Virgilio and Andrea Rosso; and Lauze by ZIMMER, an architecture studio founded in Milan in 2019 by Federico Panella.
Open Volume is an object that combines sound, material, and conviviality in a compact, transformable sculptural presence. When closed, it appears as a monolith – compact and precise, defined by rigorous proportions. With a gesture, the structure opens: the doors transform into speaker panels, and the volume becomes rhythm, while a hidden bar compartment invites sharing and conversation.
Lauze is a vertical luminous structure that revisits the theme of micro-architectures by interpreting the constructive logic of stone laying. Each element is placed alongside the others, resulting in slight shifts, minimal variations, and micro misalignments according to the principle of manual arrangement. These imperfections and errors become a measured system, giving rise to a deep visual rhythm and a layered volume.
