10/06/2026
The space designed by Calvi Brambilla and Partners for 2026 is conceived as a serene Antipodean oasis within Rho’s bustling fairground halls. Visitors will encounter a sequence of interlinked spatial, sensory and product experiences, the installation brings together monolithic forms, seamlessly integrated appliances and a layered sensory environment wrapped in a forest-like cloak.
From the exterior, Nature—Ritual presents as a subtly textured monolithic form. Through carefully framed apertures, visitors catch first glimpses of a forest-wrapped interior.
Inside, four scenarios unfold, each crafted from tōtara – a timber indigenous to New Zealand – and volcanic basalt. Bespoke ceramic elements, alongside birdsong, scent, light and a high-resolution back-lit forest curtain, create a deeply immersive environment.
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