The Wedding by Sten Studio at Alcova transforms an abandoned chapel into a full sculptural ceremony that first reads as a design exhibition, then reveals itself as something more intimate and theatrical. At its center, two monumental stone lamps - the bride and groom - anchor a cast of stools, tables, benches, and sculptural candleholders that fill the space like elegantly dressed guests, each made from individually selected stones chosen for their color, texture, and mineral character. A custom Verdi carpet woven with copper and stainless steel threads runs down the aisle, while living botanical sculptures by Hamish Powell and bespoke scents developed with Penhaligon’s add further sensory layers. The project began from a deeply personal place, with Head of Design Liliana Radilla drawing on her own wedding as its emotional starting point, and the entire concept was brought to life in just three and a half months.
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Venue | Baggio Military Hospital Complex |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 6 Days |
| City | Milan |
About
Alcova
Alcova is a platform for designers, companies, institutions and researchers investigating the future of living and making. Each year during the world's largest design event, Milan Design Week, Alcova brings together the people defining design culture today through groundbreaking work on living environments, products, systems, materials and technological innovation. Founded in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedèt) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar), Alcova has become one of the most widely followed projects in the Fuorisalone, regularly attracting over 90.000 visitors.
