Renowned for their innovative material Organix 3.0, design firm XL EXTRALIGHT® is known for emphasising research and creativity, specialising in the production of thermoplastic, expandable, and cross-linkable compounds, as well as the manufacturing of ultralight outsoles. To mark Milan Design Week 2023, XL EXTRALIGHT® called upon Lausanne-based design studio Panter & Tourron to craft a distinctive architectural urban installation. Titled SOFTSCOPE, the installation is set to be placed in the courtyard of Capsule Plaza at Spazio Maiocchi in Milan, Italy.
At the crossroads of technology and society, Panter & Tourron has envisioned a pseudo-domestic interior for the installation, that is part conversation pit and part public stage. The pyramid-shaped monolith features a soft, textured surface that takes its design cues from sneaker design, inviting users to sit down, relax and engage with each other on a low bench that borders the perimeter and a hollowed central section with integrated seating. What this spatial design essentially does is invite users into a dialogue, both at a private level as they explore the exhibition throughout the day, and at a public level through the Capsule Plaza's series of talks that will transform the installation into a platform for meetings.
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