Between 17 - 22 April, during the Fuori Salone 2018, the preview of a new iGuzzini space comes to light in Milan, at 5 Via Brera. A project by Alfonso Femia Atelier(s), “The Light Gate” will be officially inaugurated in January 2019.
"The Light Gate" reinforces the historic bond linking iGuzzini with Milan – cultural, financial, urbanistic, media, and social centre continuously developing to achieve an even more strategic position internationally.
"The idea is that people can go to this space not only to meet with iGuzzini, but because they identify themselves with the space, an integral part of the city. This can help change the perception of the city itself by inviting Italians to reclaim their history and their places", concludes the architect Alfonso Femia.
For this special project Topcolor has created all the printed surfaces that make up the innovative 970-sq m space spread over two floors.
The space is made up of offices, meeting rooms, workshops – where products are displayed and training sessions are held – and communal areas; the basement houses the Light Experience and a 150-sq m lounge area designed for lighting professionals and complementary disciplines alike.
The Lighthinking programme started on 18 April, when journalist Giorgio Tartaro conducted two live sessions titled “The ecosystem of a city. Projects, art, colours and light”.