Menu 2026
Returning to Milan Design Week, MENU 2026 saw Bodo Sperlein once again transform the historic All Saints Anglican Church into a destination for contemporary design. Conceived as a complete spatial installation rather than a conventional exhibition, MENU demonstrates Sperlein's ability to weave together architecture, material exploration, and product design into a singular, immersive experience.
Every element of the exhibition was guided by a unified architectural vision. Instead of presenting individual brands as standalone displays, the installation established a continuous dialogue between objects, materials, and the surrounding architecture. Layers of metal, cast concrete, porcelain, glass, textiles, and light interacted throughout the church, creating an environment that shifted in character as daylight moved throughout the space. The result was an atmosphere that was both sculptural and serene, inviting visitors to experience design through material, scale, and movement.
MENU 2026 also served as the international launch platform for a series of new collaborations between Bodo Sperlein and leading manufacturers. Meissen introduced two porcelain collections that reinterpret architectural form and transformation, while Lobmeyr expanded the Orchid lighting collection with new typologies that continue its delicate botanical language. Orea presented the next generation of the S-Line kitchen, combining sculptural geometry with advanced material finishes and integrated architectural solutions.
The exhibition also saw the debut of unique sculptural concrete designs for Gravelli, along with two new outdoor textile patterns for Garpa, both of which took over the outdoor terrace. For VAN TREECK, Bodo designed three unique lighting designs which explore the dissection of glass and lighting, while for LZF lamps, his newest design, Arabesco, lit up the interior of the church. Finally, for Morath Design, Bodo designed a range of bespoke wall installations to bring together the exhibition.
With MENU 2026, Bodo Sperlein continues to redefine the exhibition format, treating space itself as a design medium. The project reflects the studio's multidisciplinary practice, where architecture, interiors, product design, and material research converge to create environments that are cohesive, immersive, and emotionally resonant. Rather than simply displaying new collections, MENU offers a carefully choreographed experience that celebrates the enduring value of craftsmanship, innovation, and meaningful collaboration.