Beyond Borders: Italy and Switzerland United by Design

The new Dehors Swiss Corner, created by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Italy with institutional support from the Consulate General in Milan, is a project to redevelop the outdoor space of the Swiss Center, aimed at strengthening its institutional and cultural role and improving the design of the space to foster dialogue with the city.

Designed under the supervision of architect Riccardo Blumer, Director of the Mendrisio Academy, and with artistic direction by interior designer Andrea Castrignano, it will host events, temporary installations, and discussions focused on the themes of design and public space, thereby reinforcing Swiss Corner’s cultural and international mission.

The bioclimatic canopy, created by Protezioni srl—an Italian women-led business recognized in 2022 for excellence in research and innovation—embodies a shared vision of contemporary design, grounded in formal rigor, high-quality construction, attention to detail, and environmental sustainability: values that can be traced back to both Swiss and Italian design cultures.

The new Dehors Swiss Corner, inaugurated during Fuorisalone 2026: a living testament to design that unites Italy and Switzerland, where innovation, sustainability, and dialogue redefine the space open to the public.

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