CASE STUDY IONOI

Gallery

Milan, Italy

Fabio Novembre

Retail Space and Gallery

2022

The blank canvas of the gallery interior allows works of Kartell furniture, Lasvit lighting, and Venini glass to stand out .

Color is used through the space to aid in way finding and aesthetic accents.

The gallery, overall design, and display of objects is a link between fashion, art, design, and architecture.

“The research of connections, often unplanned and undeclared, helps pave the way for an inclusive and cross-cutting approach to knowledge.”

Milan, Italy

Roberto Murgia Showroom 2013

Muji has a minimalistic brand identity that is translated into the design of the showroom at the Piazza Gae Aulenti. The brand also is dedicated to recyling and limiting waste. One way they limit waste is through avoiding packaging of their products.

Site Plan North I

buildings showroom building outline streets walking paths water shops restaurants parking/bank/traffic light railroad bike path

Piazza Gae Aulenti

Context Plan North I

buildings showroom building outline streets walking paths water shops restaurants parking/bank/traffic light railroad bike path important landmarks

Spatial Programs

Builidng Area - 16,000 sq ft

Showroom - 8,000 sq ft

Offices - 2,400 sq ft

Client meeting space - 500 sq ft

Lobby - 500 sq ft

Restrooms - 600 sq ft

Laboratory - 4,000 sq ft

Public Employees

USER PROFILES Public

Little to no design or biomaterial knowledge

This user group includes people that may walk into the showroom, be attending an event in the showroom, or purchasing items from the showroom.

Professionals

Significant design knowledge - little to no biomaterial knowledge

Professionals

This user group includes professionals or educators that have a background in design. They may be representing clients, or gaining knowledge about biomaterials and learning about innovations within the showroom.

Employees

Little to moderate design knowledge - significant biomaterial knowledge

This user group includes employee that will run, manage, and maintain the showroom, along with lab technicians, and any supporting roles for this showroom.

Salespeople

Moderate to significant design knowledge - highest biomaterial knowledge

This user group includes people with knowledge of the product and material in order to make a profit off of the products, and teach users their knowledge.

Salespeople