{"id":8654,"date":"2026-04-17T14:48:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/?p=8654"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:45:53","slug":"milan-2026-rossana-orlandis-universe-from-the-secret-courtyard-to-city-wide-masterpieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/17\/milan-2026-rossana-orlandis-universe-from-the-secret-courtyard-to-city-wide-masterpieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan 2026: Rossana Orlandi&#8217;s Universe \u2014 From the Secret Courtyard to City-Wide Masterpieces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there is one person who visually and spiritually embodies the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Milan Design Week<\/strong><\/em><\/span>, it is <strong>Rossana Orlandi<\/strong>. Easily recognizable by her iconic oversized white glasses and impeccable personal style, the \u201cGodmother of Italian Design\u201d has spent decades discovering the world\u2019s most brilliant avant-garde talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2026 Fuorisalone, embracing the <strong>\u201cBeing Project\u201d<\/strong> theme, Orlandi\u2019s presence is too large to be contained within a single building. While her historic gallery remains the beating heart of her curation (focusing on raw talent and radical sustainability), her monumental brand collaborations have spilled out into museums, cloisters, and flagship stores across Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is your insider\u2019s guide to navigating the entire Rossana Orlandi ecosystem in 2026, both inside the gallery and out on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/schedules\/AcZssZ3yVmaEZmOkjx2JcPFSDTqqZyHG91mwuIyxU6zBFBCw8L-lI7gcQZOlZDLRL2rATWscSXVk-CCx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit us \/ Book a meeting.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/downloads\/beyond-milan-the-2026-luxury-edit?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-banner&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-5vie-art+design:-a-complete-im&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner-artigo-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"5vie 5VIE Art+Design: A Complete Immersion into Milan\u2019s District of Art, Heritage, and Collectible Design banner artigo 2 1  Milan 2026: Rossana Orlandi&amp;#8217;s Universe \u2014 From the Secret Courtyard to City-Wide Masterpieces banner artigo 2 1\" class=\"wp-image-8566\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"banner-artigo-2-1 banner-artigo-2-1 banner-artigo-2-1 banner-artigo-2-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner-artigo-2-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner-artigo-2-1-300x80.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PART 1: The Main Gallery (Via Matteo Bandello, 14)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The chaotic, lush, and deeply emotional labyrinth. This is where you go to see the raw future of design.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Iconic Courtyard: \u201cNomadic Hospitality\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you even see the indoor galleries, you must experience the courtyard. Covered in a dense canopy of creeping vines, it is the unofficial living room of the global design elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>The 2026 Installation:<\/strong> This year, the central installation focuses on <strong>\u201cNomadic Hospitality\u201d<\/strong>. Expect to see lightweight architectural structures and outdoor furniture crafted from highly experimental materials that actually change color depending on the angle and intensity of the sunlight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Ro Plastic Prize 2026 &amp; RoGUILTLESSPLASTIC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orlandi is the design world\u2019s fiercest advocate for circular design. The <strong>Ro Plastic Prize<\/strong> is an international competition challenging designers to create high-end solutions using recycled waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>The 2026 Novelty:<\/strong> Sustainability gets radical this year with a brand-new category dedicated entirely to <strong>biopolymers derived from agricultural waste<\/strong>. It proves that eco-conscious design can be supremely luxurious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Ro Collectible Design: Carbonell &amp; Asian Mastery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orlandi\u2019s curation of limited-edition pieces sits on the razor\u2019s edge between fine art and functional furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>The Highlights:<\/strong> Spanish designer <strong>Nacho Carbonell<\/strong> returns to dominate the main rooms with new \u201cfunctional sculptures\u201d (massive, organic lighting and seating). Additionally, there is a prominent showcase of designers from <strong>South Korea and Japan<\/strong>, exploring the fusion of ancestral lacquer techniques with raw, recycled metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Design for Mental Health &amp; RoSana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligning with the \u201cBeing Project,\u201d a brand-new section of the gallery is dedicated to sensory well-being\u2014a detox room focusing on tactile textures, soothing acoustics, and air-purifying design. Afterward, stop by <strong>RoSana<\/strong>, the gallery\u2019s bistro. You won\u2019t just be eating an updated menu; you will be dining off prototype tableware and sitting on prototype chairs designed by the very talents Rossana is launching this year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rossanaorlandi.com\/about-rossana-orlandi\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-image&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026:-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Milan 2026: Rossana Orlandi&amp;#8217;s Universe \u2014 From the Secret Courtyard to City-Wide Masterpieces image 7\" class=\"wp-image-8676\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png 768w, https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7-480x640.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"image-7 image-7\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Galleria Rossana Orlandi in Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PART 2: Beyond the Gallery \u2014 The City-Wide Collaborations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To avoid the massive crowds at Via Matteo Bandello, insiders know to track down Rossana\u2019s external partnerships, which occupy some of Milan\u2019s most stunning architectural spaces.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Kia x Rossana Orlandi (Museo della Permanente)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at Via Filippo Turati 34, this is a museum-scale installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>What to See:<\/strong> The <strong>\u201cOpposites United\u201d<\/strong> exhibition is a vast, immersive landscape often featuring sound and light performances. Because the space is massive, it is much easier to navigate than the main gallery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Samsung (Le Cavallerizze, Leonardo da Vinci Museum)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samsung takes over the historic cavalry stables of the Science and Technology Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>What to See:<\/strong> Rossana curates a specific section called <strong>\u201cNew Foundations.\u201d<\/strong> Here, Samsung\u2019s latest screens and smart tech are seamlessly integrated into sustainable, high-design domestic environments, predicting the future of the smart home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Saint-Louis (Cloisters of San Simpliciano)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away in the Brera district, this collaboration with the legendary crystal maker takes place in a hidden, historic cloister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>What to See:<\/strong> A breathtaking visual dialogue between classical crystal craftsmanship and Orlandi\u2019s contemporary design curation. The historical setting perfectly amplifies the refraction of light through the pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Valextra (Flagship Store, Via Manzoni)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are walking near the Duomo and the Quadrilatero della Moda, this is a mandatory quick stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>What to See:<\/strong> Valextra allows a designer chosen by Rossana to completely hijack their boutique. Both the facade and the interior are transformed into a spatial art piece, merging high-end leather goods with radical interior architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valextra.com\/en-us\/stores\/Valextra-Milano?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-image&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026:-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Manzoni-_0001_MDW22_VALEXTRA-35.jpg\" alt=\"Milan 2026: Rossana Orlandi&amp;#8217;s Universe \u2014 From the Secret Courtyard to City-Wide Masterpieces Manzoni  0001 MDW22 VALEXTRA 35\" class=\"wp-image-8672\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Manzoni-_0001_MDW22_VALEXTRA-35.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Manzoni-_0001_MDW22_VALEXTRA-35-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" title=\"Manzoni-_0001_MDW22_VALEXTRA-35 Manzoni-_0001_MDW22_VALEXTRA-35\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Valextra Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Google x Rossana Orlandi (Zona Tortona)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Google has its main sensory installation on Via Savona, pieces curated by Rossana that utilize <strong>Google AI<\/strong> technology are often demonstrated inside the massive <strong>Superstudio Pi\u00f9<\/strong> hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/downloads\/stock?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-banner&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-5vie-art+design:-a-complete-im&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1.png\" alt=\"5vie 5VIE Art+Design: A Complete Immersion into Milan\u2019s District of Art, Heritage, and Collectible Design image 1  Milan 2026: Rossana Orlandi&amp;#8217;s Universe \u2014 From the Secret Courtyard to City-Wide Masterpieces image 1\" class=\"wp-image-8569\" title=\"image-1 image-1 image-1 image-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1.png 755w, https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-300x80.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/schedules\/AcZssZ3yVmaEZmOkjx2JcPFSDTqqZyHG91mwuIyxU6zBFBCw8L-lI7gcQZOlZDLRL2rATWscSXVk-CCx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit us \/ Book a meeting.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insider Survival Tips for the Orlandi Circuit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>The Late-Night Hack:<\/strong> The Kia installation at the Museo della Permanente is usually open late (often until 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM). Save this for the end of your day when the other showrooms have closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>How to Split Your Time:<\/strong> If you want to see the pure artistic curation and the \u201cRo Plastic Prize\u201d talents, you <em>must<\/em> brave the crowds at the main gallery on Via Matteo Bandello. If you want high-tech, large-scale spectacles with shorter lines, focus on the external collaborations like Kia and Valextra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<strong>Talk to the Creators:<\/strong> Inside the main gallery, the young designers are usually standing nervously right next to their creations. Speak to them! Understanding their creative process is the true magic of Rossana Orlandi\u2019s world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>While Milan pulses with the energy of the Fuorisalone, the true essence of luxury design awaits you at Rho Fiera. We invite you to visit the <\/em><strong><em>Home\u2019Society Collective (Pavilion 15, Stand A01-A03)<\/em><\/strong><em>for artisanal excellence by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/home\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026%3A-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\">BRABBU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026:-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\">Rug\u2019Society<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026:-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\">Boca do Lobo<\/a>, and more. To explore a new era of private luxury, join <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisonvalentina.net\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_content=homesocietymagazine-milan-2026:-rossana-orlandi%27s-&amp;utm_campaign=isaloni26&amp;utm_term=jpsilva\">Maison Valentina<\/a> at EuroBagno (Pavilion 6, Stand C32)<\/em><\/strong><em>and see how we transform the bathroom into a high-design sanctuary. Come visit us and let\u2019s shape the future of high-end interiors together!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there is one person who visually and spiritually embodies the Milan Design Week, it&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":8676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,841,848],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-design-trends","category-luxury-living","category-milan-design-week-2026"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8654"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8654\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8683,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8654\/revisions\/8683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homessociety.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}