The interview
The version of Kengo Kuma about Fuorisalone
I wish the Fuorisalone was...
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Fuorisalone is so exciting and inspiration filled, I wish that everyone could get to experience it; no matter their profession, age or location.
To watch out for at Design Week:
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The Tortona district has been a hotbed for incredible installations, design projects and collaborations for many years. I am excited to be exhibiting my project (the first in a very long time), in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, in the heart of this district at Superstudio alongside many other brands.
What does FuoriSalone mean for you?
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For me, Fuorisalone is a valuable place to show off the results of my research, through both small works and installations of large enough scale that they could exist and work in the real world. I have been researching a lot of materials, this year I am very interested in how to best utilize soft materials in an architectural way to create my Breath/ng installation, which will also help to reduce air pollution.
And for Milan?
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Milan is full of wonderful people, streets, food and design. I would think it was more wonderful if the air was cleaner.
How do you prepare for this event?
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We prepare with every tool we can. Our fabric-based installation has been a challenge due to its soft and supple nature. We have explored the design process in multiple ways from the creation of paper models using traditional origami techniques through to modeling in Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Something you have discovered or learnt at Design Week?
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I have learnt that there is true value in the mundane process of challenging something new and then learning from mistakes you make, rather than being too worthy or insisting that each one is special.”
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