Domal, a Hydro Group brand, has inaugurated its new showroom in Milan. The showroom will be a permanent point of reference for those interested in discovering the latest innovations in aluminum for sustainable building envelopes, including windows, sliding doors, and curtain walling. The project, the result of collaboration with partners such as WICONA, Axalta, Weese, and Wuerth, aims to offer a complete overview of the most advanced solutions in the sector.
Designed by Milan-based creative studio Lascia la scia, the showroom breaks away from the traditional technical and functional approach. Instead, it offers an experiential journey aimed at engaging visitors emotionally. Every detail is designed to create a welcoming and informal atmosphere inspired by Nordic tones and motifs. In addition to being an exhibition space, the showroom has been conceived as a workspace for professionals in the field, with comfortable areas dedicated to in-depth study of the products.
The interior design uses natural materials such as wood and TerraVista, a raw earth plaster by Matteo Brioni, to create a cozy environment that evokes nature and highlights the products’ different color schemes. These products are not simply displayed but are integrated into the project as architectural elements that help to divide and define spaces. An example of this is the Weese curtain wall and retractable partition, elements that combine function and aesthetics. The showroom extends over two levels: the ground floor is dedicated to the exhibition area, where the products are organized by brand, with a refreshment area adjacent to an office space, while the basement houses the partner rooms and a flexible multimedia area designed to host both events and training sessions.
Upon entering, visitors are greeted by an almost 14-meter-long exhibition tunnel parallel to Viale Biancamaria. This monochrome architectural structure, made of a white metallic mesh, highlights Domal products such as sashes and sliding windows with minimal and colorful profiles. Among the most innovative solutions are the SOLEAL Next systems, made with 75% recycled materials and 95% recyclable, and the panoramic sliding doors. The presence of plants hanging from the ceiling in the exhibition tunnel symbolizes the link with nature and creates a visual play between inside and outside.
The side walls of the showroom are designed to accommodate two thematic areas. On one side, four arches display a selection of Axalta’s color options and a technical table where visitors can explore the characteristics of the frames through samples, details, and mock-ups. On the other side, a wall is dedicated to telling the story of aluminum’s life cycle, illustrating the process from bauxite to finished product, with a particular focus on the sustainability and circularity of this material.
On the ground floor, visitors can also explore the WICONA area, which is characterized by a full-height, semi-circular curtain wall with curved glass and an integrated opening system. This sculptural element not only defines the space but also creates a small, cozy lounge area where visitors can sit and perhaps enjoy a coffee. A fully equipped coffee corner is hidden inside a custom-built wall unit.
The office area, with functional desks, is defined by Weese’s fully retractable glass wall, providing great flexibility and seamless visual and physical continuity of the spaces. In the basement, the partner rooms are characterized by their simple yet inviting and contemporary furnishings. The larger central room has been designed as a multi-functional space, and its flexible layout makes it ideal for hosting conferences, training sessions, or meetings. Here, technology and nature coexist harmoniously: the video wall is flanked by a wall of stabilized greenery, while the organically shaped wooden staircase and Nemo Lighting’s Zirkol luminaire, with its sinuous line of light, break up the rigid geometry of the space, making it dynamic and welcoming.
This showroom is not just an exhibition space but an environment that focuses on the visitor experience. It offers a unique interaction with the products and an innovative vision of aluminum in sustainable construction.
