Cristina Celestino Studio x Proposte 2026
Cristina Celestino Studio designs the common areas of Villa Erba, transforming them into welcoming places of inspiration for the exhibitors and visitors of Proposte 2026.
“For Proposte, I imagined spaces capable of restoring centrality to the experience of encounter, through a language that dialogues with the architectural identity of Villa Erba and the textile tradition.”
The sophisticated and eclectic taste of architect Cristina Celestino interprets the Heritage Forward theme through interior design solutions. Where fabric is the protagonist, the Studio’s project enhances it by integrating a selection of products from exhibitors Casalegno Tendaggi, Muvantex – Bekaert Depla, Pozzi Arturo, and Viganò.
Ala Regina & Lounge Esedra: these spaces are revitalized with an inspirational exhibition along the corridor that culminates in the lounge, overlooking the centuries-old gardens and designed for moments of relaxation and networking. The furnishings are carefully chosen by the designer in collaboration with partners: Saba, with the iconic Gala sofas, and Contardi Lighting, with the Claretta table lamp.
Cafés and Portals: the restyling of the refreshment points and pavilion entrances ensures a fluid, coherent, and high-profile visitor experience.
Architetto Cristina Celestino
Born in Pordenone and a graduate of IUAV in Venice, Cristina Celestino founded her studio in Milan in 2013. Her design approach is distinguished by an innate freedom of observation, both learned and curious, which passes through a great capacity for scientific and aesthetic investigation, resulting in the creation of unexpected spaces, objects, and experiences where nature speaks to us in unison. Active in the fields of interior, product design, and art direction, the Studio has received numerous international awards, including the title of Designer of the Year by Maison & Objet and inclusion in the AD100 Best Designers list.
