Gandia Blasco Group returns to Salone del Mobile Milano 2025 with a collaboration with Kengo Kuma, presenting HOS, a limited-edition furniture collection that seamlessly integrates contemporary craftsmanship and sustainability. Designed using recycled PET fibres and crafted by skilled artisans in India, HOS embodies a fusion of natural materials and cutting-edge design.
Kuma, renowned for his architectural mastery, continues his exploration of materiality with this collection. 'With the Goz collection for GAN, I explored the natural feel of wool combined with wood. In HOS, I found it interesting to experiment with the texture of recycled PET, also combining it with wood,' says Kengo Kuma.
A visionary exhibition space by Kengo Kuma
Kuma has also conceptualised Gandia Blasco Group's exhibition space at Hall 22, Stand B08, reflecting the brand's vision of blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. The stand will showcase the latest indoor and outdoor furniture collections from GANDIABLASCO and GAN, including new designs by Nao Tamura, Groundwork Studio, José A. Gandía-Blasco, and Bodo Sperlein.
Among the key highlights:
- DUNNE – A refined exploration of semi-industrial craftsmanship by Nao Tamura.
- CORD – A contemporary take on Danish paper cord furniture by Morten Bo Jensen/Groundwork.
- ARIA – A luminaire collection by Mayice, hand-crafted using traditional Indian techniques, supporting the labour integration of artisans from rural India.
- ESPAGUETI – A sleek, versatile chair for indoor and outdoor use by Erre Arquitectura.
Visitors can also discover GANDIABLASCO's outdoor kitchens, developed in collaboration with Porcelanosa and designed by Fran Silvestre, as well as the expansion of the 100% recyclable GBmodular collection by José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales.
GAN: A commitment to artisan craft and sustainability
Gandia Blasco Group's textile brand, GAN, will unveil a selection of new handcrafted rugs and design pieces, highlighting the GAN Women Unit, a social initiative supporting female artisans.
Key launches include:
- BOTÁNICA – An homage to nature, marking GAN's first collaboration with Bodo Sperlein.
- MOMOS – A felted wool collection inspired by Brazilian craftsmanship, created by José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales. 'The women artisans of India are great experts in embroidery. Their innate experience and skill allowed them to perfectly understand the vision of what we were looking for,' notes José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales.
- TRAMAS – A deconstruction of warp and weft in 100% virgin felted wool by Romero & Vallejo.
- VANGUARDIAS – A bold, geometric collection by Sandra Figuerola.
- RETI – A structured pattern design crafted from recycled PET fibres, by Studio Terhedebrügge.
Exclusive artistic collaborations
Art and craft play a central role in Gandia Blasco Group's presence at Salone del Mobile. The space will feature the TOMÉ water jug, a Mediterranean-inspired design by Luis Fernández Codeseda, alongside sculptures by Iria Martínez, which reinterpret Kuma's use of recycled PET fibres through an artistic lens.
Special events and Fuorisalone participation
Gandia Blasco Group will host a live talk with Kengo Kuma Studio on Wednesday, 9 April at 5 PM, offering visitors an in-depth look at the creative process behind HOS.
Beyond the fair, the brand will participate in two key Fuorisalone 2025 events:
- Appartamento Spagnolo (Palazzo Castiglioni, Corso Venezia 47) – Featuring GBmodular by José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales and Buit by Mayice.
- Cupra Design House (Corso Como 1) – Showcasing Sail poufs by Héctor Serrano, Ensombra accessories by Odosdesign, and Iris tables by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret.
Gandia Blasco Group continues its mission to innovate at the intersection of architecture, design, and sustainability, reinforcing its position as a leader in contemporary outdoor living.
More information:
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