
Time Space Existence: the Future of Architecture In Venice
Until November 23, 2025, Venice is the global hub for architectural discussion with "Time Space Existence." This biennial exhibition, spearheaded by the European Cultural Centre, features projects from 52 countries, all focused on "Repairing, Regenerating, and Reusing" for a more sustainable future.
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The umbrella sedges – or Cyperuses, that include the better-known papyrus – can only grow in clean water, and it takes four to six months to harvest them. It is a traditional plant material in the coastal indigenous woven culture. The skin of the sedge stem is removed, while avoiding mildew problems. By collaborating with Sumi Dongi, a local craftsman, the umbrella sedges are weaved on structural metal frames to create lightings and stationery with a contemporary take, allows the crafts to be produced in small-scale systems.

Umbrella Sedges lamps
Design: Kamaro’an
Year: 2017

Designing from a single gesture: Vaselli’s latest collection
The Hoop series translates a morphological gesture into a family of travertine bathroom furnishings, where the poetry of the material meets the rigor of form.