Offsite construction has delivered measurable environmental gains, with a peer-reviewed study showing an average reduction of 78.8% in construction waste compared to conventional methods. Under controlled factory conditions, reductions can reach up to 90%, highlighting significant improvements in sustainability.
The 2026 edition signals a more structural shift through collaborations with figures such as Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten, positioning the Salone as an evolving cultural infrastructure rather than a conventional trade fair.
The initial challenge was to create a club that valued the view of the lagoon without obstructing that landscape with the building. The solution was an architectural design in two levels.