During Milan Design Week 2025, HIMACS solid surface took centre stage with HI MAZE, an immersive urban installation located in the iconic courtyard of Fabbrica del Vapore, which captivated its many visitors. This project was complemented by the launch at the Tricolore Design Hub of exciting new outdoor furniture brand Nautys, which is also maximises the many benefits of HIMACS. Both presentations highlighted the exceptional design flexibility, aesthetic appeal resilience and durability of this high-performance solid surface material.
HI MAZE: A Landmark Installation of Light, Form and Urban Nature:
Set in the outdoor courtyard of Fabbrica del Vapore, HI MAZE was an immersive urban labyrinth designed by Studio Cappellini and made entirely in HIMACS. Its flowing walls, made from Alpine White Ultra-Thermoforming, were sculpted with wave and spiral reliefs through thermoforming and CNC milling, highlighting the material’s extraordinary versatility.
Impressive in daylight, the installation truly came into its own after dark. Integrated lighting by Bespoke Lighting Solutions transformed HI MAZE into a spectacular visual experience, a captivating play of light and shadow that highlighted its sculptural forms and semi-translucent surfaces. By evening, the space evolved into a vibrant, lounge-like setting, actively inhabited by architects, designers and visitors who gathered to unwind, network, and engage with the installation.
Translucent seating in Sapphire and Emerald from the HIMACS Lucent collection introduced depth and playful contrast, while curated greenery by Gruppo A’ Piè added a touch of nature, striking a thoughtful balance between the organic and the architectural. Guests were also invited to touch, play with and explore a wide selection of HIMACS colour samples, experiencing the material’s smooth, tactile surface and extensive design potential first-hand.
Beyond aesthetics, the project also referenced sustainability, featuring SCS-certified recycled content in the Alpine White HIMACS elements, demonstrating how both creativity and responsibility can go hand-in-hand.
HIMACS made a splash with the nautical furniture collection by Nautys:
HIMACS was also on show at the “FROM SPACE TO TASTE” event hosted by Tricolore Design Hub, where Nautys, a new brand focused on outdoor and nautical furniture, presented its first collection. A collaboration between Lucchesedesign Studio, Summit X, and Gallinea, Nautys makes the most of HIMACS’ durability, weather resistance and sleek finish.
From seating and tables to lighting elements, each product demonstrates how HIMACS performs in demanding environments while offering clean lines and elegant surfaces. Though initially developed for marine use, the collection is also suited to hospitality, residential, and workplace settings.
PROJECT INFORMATION HI MAZE
Project: HI MAZE
Location: Fuorisalone, Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan (Italy)
Design: Studio Cappellini Design | cappellini.design │ Instagram @cappellini.design
HIMACS master distributor: Sogimi | www.sogimi.com │ Instagram @sogimi_hub
Material: HIMACS S305 Emerald, S303 Sapphire, S928 Alpine White Ultra-Thermoforming with SCS Certified Recycled Content | Website www.lxhausys.com/eu / Instagram @himacseurope
Lighting design: Bespoke Lighting Solutions | www.bespoke-light.com/ Instagram @bespoke_lighting_milano
Greenery project: Gruppo A’ Piè
Photography: © Francesco Marano / EllerStudio │Instagram @ellerstudio
PROJECT INFORMATION NAUTYS
Brand: Nautys | nautys.it/
Design: Studio Lucchesedesign | www.francescolucchese.com
Distributor: Summit X | summit-x.com
International Marine Distributor: Gallinea | www.gallinea.it
Material: HIMACS Alpine White S028 | www.lxhausys.com/eu
Photography: © Studio Lucchesedesign
Project website: https://www.lxhausys.com/eu-en
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