The conversation curated by Cristian Brugnoli, Technogym Architecture and Interior Design Director, will discuss Kelly and Myles’ design inspirations, trends and how the world of design and wellness meet to great inspiring spaces as well as an opportunity for an interactive Q&A and networking. The Design Talk will be an intimate event with places limited so register now.
The “Design to Move” exhibition, from Saturday 14th to Thursday 19th September, explores the special and deep relation between design and wellness, style and functionality, emotional and tangible, that has always represented a key element of Technogym since its inception.
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The book “Antonio Citterio Design” looks back on the 50-year career of Antonio Citterio, one of the key players in global industrial and furniture design, who has played a crucial role in the development of Technogym.
Technogym is without doubt the only brand in the sport & fitness world that is also an integral part of the design industry. A story that goes way back: in 1986, in a sector dominated by the body building stereotype, Nerio Alessandri designed Unica, the first fitness design product for the home. Over the years, Technogym has since received many design accolades, and participated several times in the Salone del Mobile.
Italian style and design have always been two of the distinctive characteristics of Technogym globally: no other brand in the fitness sector pays this much attention to the aesthetics of its solutions, making it a defining feature alongside performance, technology, innovation and functionality.
“Technogym was the first to introduce design into the world of fitness and wellness. They understood the importance of design and decided to invest in it, making it an essential feature of the product and an integral part of the industrial process.” – Antonio Citterio
In this journey that has always seen the Technogym story interwoven with design, Antonio Citterio has played a key role: from the design of the state-of-the-art Technogym Village, the company headquarters opened in 2012, to that of the unique premium products of the Personal line.
Antonio Citterio is one of the most influential figures in Italian design and created items that have made the design history (some of these can be seen at the MoMA in New York and the Pompidou in Paris) with B&B Italia, Kartell, Flexform, Arclinea, Vitra, Flos, Axor, Cassina and Knoll.
The publication celebrating the designer’s career was launched on 13 June 2023 at the Triennale Milano’s Salone d’Onore (Hall of Honour). Chapter 6, “Objects and their context”, looks at the projects developed together with Technogym, more specifically in the “Domesticating the exercise machine” section.
It is a collaboration that started over 20 years ago on the development of the Technogym Village, the world’s first wellness campus: a complex and multifaceted project that evolved from the coming together of the entrepreneurial vision of Nerio and Pierluigi Alessandri and the design of ACPV ARCHITECTS – the architecture and interior design studio that works internationally across industries – founded by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel in 2000.
The complex – opened in 2012 by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano and by Bill Clinton – covers an area of over 150,000 m2, of which 60,000 indoors, and is located in Cesena, just a stone’s throw from the garage where Nerio Alessandri founded Technogym in 1983, 40 years ago. Alessandri and Citterio designed the Technogym Village on the one hand to house a rapidly expanding business, and on the other to inspire the industry in the direction of innovation and design.
The Technogym Village was planned and designed by Alessandri and ACPV ARCHITECTS to create a place where innovation, sustainability, quality, design and productivity are brought together. As well as its everyday function as a unique workplace for employees (both in terms of offices and production), in over 10 years of existence, the Technogym Village has become a benchmark for the industry across the world, and every year attracts around 30,000 professionals, including industry operators, athletes and architects from all corners of the globe.
The mark of ACPV ARCHITECTS on the Technogym Village is clear in the modernity of the working and communal spaces and in their management, in the external contours of the production facility and offices, in the choice of furnishings, in the use of glass and light, as well as in the attention to detail given to the 90,000 m2 of park.
The Technogym Village was the flagship project of the collaboration between Technogym and Citterio, allowing the architect to enter the world of wellness, to gain a deep understanding of the Technogym ecosystem and build a strong relationship with its founder Nerio Alessandri. The partnership then extended to products, with the development of the Personal line by Antonio Citterio Design, the collection of premium home fitness equipment, winning several design awards over the years (Red Dot, ADI, IDEA, iF, Good Design, German Design).
The Personal line solutions are produced using premium materials and exquisite craftsmanship, and are designed not just as fitness equipment, but also as true works of art. The line includes 6 pieces of equipment – Run Personal, Bike Personal, Recline Personal, Cross Personal, Power Personal and Kinesis Personal – all products designed by Citterio and characterised by distinctive lines and aesthetics that enhance any space they are installed in.
Alessandri and Citterio’s intention was to give the products a visual language that reflects the energy of a modern home. As well as the aesthetics, the architect’s contribution was key to adapting the products to purely domestic spaces, in terms of both the footprint and the choice of materials never used before in fitness (such as high-pressure cast aluminium, already used with Vitra, and oak).
“What all the designs for Technogym have in common is the wellness aspect of the company, with different aims. With the Personal collection, we set ourselves the goal of implementing product design content, so that the products could become part of the interior design of residential spaces. It is a project that was achieved thanks to a shared awareness of the concept of quality of life.” – Antonio Citterio
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Technogym’s globally renowned products are perfect for both home and commercial gyms. They strive to create gym equipment and accessories that are not only professional and sleek but also adapt easily to every surrounding space. For more than 40 years Technogym have been helping people live healthier and happier lives with a range of products that are exceptional in both function and aesthetics. With modular collections, they offer the ultimate wellness experience anytime, anywhere, at home, in the gym, in the office, or in a hotel.
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Lily of the Valley is the fruit of a family project, led by Alain and Lucie Weill, father and daughter, with the aim of creating a dream hotel inspiring Wellness and luxury. This is the very concept of the hotel, which offers to its residents an elegant setting in which they are guided in their weight loss goals with the most exclusive Technogym training solutions.
Entirely imagined and designed by the famous designer Philippe Starck, the hotel fits in naturally with the surrounding nature. With an organic architecture, the place opens up to the surrounding light and the vegetation is part of the hotel’s design. He states: “I designed an organic and vernacular village. Everything is so harmonious that it feels like it has always been there. It’s a place that welcomes you at any time of your life, at any time of the season.”
This small “village” inspired by the gardens of Babylon, the architecture of Provençal abbeys and Californian villas, is made up of small Mineral houses with 38 rooms and 6 suites with nature and the Mediterranean as far as the eye can see. 8 pool suites are also part of the picture: these private villas with swimming pool are set in the Mediterranean environment of the French Riviera. Below, the hotel’s own beach with restaurants and bars is available to residents.
2,000 m² are dedicated to sport and fitness within the hotel, and 3 programmes are available for residents who wish to keep fit, accompanying them throughout the year, over 4, 7, 10 or 14 days: – Optimal weight & serenity – Intensive weight loss – Weight loss & sport
All three programmes are supervised by a team of professionals, using the so-called “TGV” method. Developed by Jacques Fricker, it is said to be in three stages and consists of a “high speed” phase, a stabilisation phase and a full fitness phase; all three allow for rapid and lasting weight loss, particularly appreciated for the flexibility and balance of its approach.
Technogym is partnering with Lily of the Valley in the development of this luxury sports area.
Fitness and coaching, present in each of the fitness programmes of the place, are thus proposed and highlighted thanks to Technogym solutions. The Artis line dresses the hotel and allows residents to live an exclusive fitness experience. From cardio equipment to weight training equipment, Artis offers high-end products with a touch of elegance. With customised workouts and a variety of entertainment options, Artis makes working out more motivating and enjoyable for everyone. Working independently on an assigned program or accompanied by the Technogym Coach through the Technogym Live console, residents have access to a simple and ergonomic training experience that adapts to their needs and goals.
Artis equipment includes Artis Run, the treadmill that combines elegance, technology and connectivity. Designed with attention to detail, it is the essence of indoor running. It adapts to the user’s running style, with a natural feel that makes for the most comfortable training experience.
In addition to the Artis Line, residents can also take advantage of the Kinesis Personal Vision, the Technogym innovation “par excellence”. Perfect for a wide variety of functional exercises, it can be used to improve physical condition, endurance, sports performance or to accompany a rehabilitation process. Kinesis Personal Vision is designed to train while respecting the body’s natural movements, in order to achieve fitness, athletic or health goals in an efficient and personalised way.
For over 35 years, Technogym has been promoting Wellness worldwide, a lifestyle based on regular physical activity, a balanced diet and a positive mental approach. Through its wide range of products, Technogym supports Lily of the Valley in offering high quality fitness solutions to its residents, enabling them to achieve their wellness goals through the best Wellness experience to improve their quality of life.
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrates its 40 years with the special exhibition “Design to Move” featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches, one of the brand iconic home wellness products, designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
The exhibition explores the special and deep relation between design and wellness, style and functionality, emotional and tangible, that has always represented a key element of Technogym since its inception. Nerio Alessandri, at 22 years, founded Technogym in his family garage by combining its passion for technology and design (TECHNO) with his passion for exercise (GYM), then, over the years, the brand has evolved from a fitness equipment company into a comprehensive ecosystem of wellness lifestyle and a protagonist of Italian design.
Using Technogym Bench as a blank canvas, “Design to Move” features the unique creations of Patricia Urquiola, Antonio Citterio, Nendo, Walter De Silva e Mario Antonioli, Elena Salmistraro, Kelly Hoppen, Michele Bönan, Rolf Sachs, Piero Lissoni, Nerio Alessandri, Tiffany Lovage, Giorgia Apreia, Gustavo Martini, Ludovica Messina, Malika Novi Dzhamaldaeva, Mariana Prestes, Yuetong Shi, Renin Bilginer, Univers Uchronia, Anaïs Coulon, Iwan Suastika, Wilson Ng, Myles Igwebuike, Tosin Tòròmádé, Osiris Hertman, Kate Constantine, Chankalun, Alek. O., Santo Tolone, Riccardo Beretta, Andrea Sala, Shafei Xia, Objects of Common Interest, Piotr Makowski, Beatrice Alici, Elisa Ceccoli, Maria Violato, Egal Marcelo Zuniga Argandona, Jana Mosconi, Gabriele Carrera, Alberto Bay, Anna Bonomi.
The special project has been visually planned and conceived together with the acclaimed Architect and Designer Giulio Cappellini and curated by Bruna Roccasalva who has gathered 40 artists and designers from around the world and inspired them to interpret the concept of wellness through their individual artistic and cultural lenses. The inauguration, scheduled for Monday 15 April, will coincide with the celebrations for the Made in Italy day, established by the Italian Government on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci.
“As Leonardo taught us, movement is the cause of all forms of life. In the last 40 years we have been working every day to help people live a better life thanks to wellness. Design has always been a key element of our journey, a strong ally to turn functional into emotional and needs into aspiration. We are proud that so many designers and artists have joined our dream of putting the world back in motion” declared Nerio Alessandri, Technogym Founder and CEO.
A selection of 15 unique Technogym Benches will be auctioned in collaboration with Sotheby’s, in September 2024. The further 25 Technogym Benches will be available for purchase on Technogym.com. All proceeds from both the auction and e-shop will be donated to Unicef.
The event will feature an introduction to the latest trends in Wellness Design with Technogym’s director for Architecture and Interiors, Cristian Brugnoli and a live product experience with a Technogym Master Trainer, followed by drinks, nibbles, and networking.
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Alongside functionality and performance, attention to made-in-Italy design is one of Technogym’s constitutive values as a brand, which succeeded in incorporating it into the wellness & fitness sector.
Technogym stands out as the only brand of the international sport & fitness world that is also an integral part in the design industry. A story that goes back a long way: in 1986 – in a sector dominated by the body-building stereotype – Nerio Alessandri designed Unica, the first design home fitness product. No other brand in the fitness sector pays this much attention to the aesthetics of its solutions, making it a defining feature alongside performance, technology, innovation and functionality.
Over the years, Technogym has been a recurring participant in international design events, and been deemed worthy of a long list of international design awards, including 3 Compasso d’Oro Awards, 19 ADI Awards, 14 Red Dot Design Awards, 3 International Design Excellence Awards, 6 iF Awards, 11 Good Design Awards, 2 German Design Awards, 1 German Innovation Award.
The firm actively collaborates with world-renowned architects and designers, with a notable partnership with international starchitect Antonio Citterio, who designed the Technogym Village over 20 years ago, as well as the Personal Line.
The Technogym Village evolved from the entrepreneurial vision of Nerio and Pierluigi Alessandri and the design of ACPV ARCHITECTS – the architecture and interior design studio that works internationally across industries – founded by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel in 2000.
The complex covers an area of over 150,000 m2, of which 60,000 indoors, in a place where innovation, sustainability, quality, design and productivity are brought together. The mark of ACPV ARCHITECTS on the Technogym Village is clear in the modernity of the working and communal spaces and in their management, in the external contours of the production facility and offices, in the choice of furnishings, in the use of glass and light, as well as in the attention to detail given to the 90,000 m2 of park.
Personal Line solutions are produced using premium materials and exquisite craftsmanship, and are designed not just as home fitness equipment, but also as true works of art. The line includes 6 pieces of equipment – Run Personal, Bike Personal, Recline Personal, Cross Personal, Power Personal and Kinesis Personal – all products designed by Antonio Citterio and characterised by distinctive lines and aesthetics that enhance any space they are installed in.
Alessandri and Citterio’s intention was to give the products a visual language that reflects the energy of a modern home. As well as the aesthetics, the architect’s contribution was key to adapting the products to purely domestic spaces, in terms of both the footprint and the choice of materials never used before in fitness (such as high-pressure cast aluminium, oak).
With all this in mind, the care put in by the company when it comes to planning the products of all its lines is self-evident. Technogym’s design has two faces: its offer is extremely functional and efficient from the point of view of the technical performance, but it also aims to be the landmark for those looking for sports equipment solutions that are not aesthetically anonymous and impersonal, but beautiful to look at. It’s fundamental for the company’s vision that Technogym proposals and lines serve as a true piece of furniture, both for private individuals and for operators.
The symbiosis between Technogym and design is also expressed and deepened through a series of premium quality services, outlined in the Technogym Interior Design Book; they’re consultancy and personalised assistance services for the design of interiors and wellness spaces. This special focus is available for any kind of project, whether it be home, club, hotel, medical & health, corporate, sports centre & campus solutions. It’s this kind of optional services – thanks to which nothing is left to chance and every detail is taken care of in the best possible way – that has contributed to making Technogym a leading firm and reference point in the global fitness context.
Once the space has been defined and the layout key points have been established, Technogym offers its full support and shares its specialist expertise: the brand proceeds to the spatial distribution of the selected products, with the aim to integrate even the smallest design details. We’re talking about the optimal lighting not to interfere with the workout and with the product display, the ideal distance between the various pieces so that they can be used comfortably and safely according to their size, the study of traffic flows among the various areas, the interaction between products and air conditioning, the best equipment layout to facilitate training, socialisation and cooling down, the arrangement and concealment of electric cables: everything is aimed at achieving the greatest added value possible.
Technogym also recommends certain placements based on the product type (cardio lines in front of windows or mirrors and not far from the entrance), and their technical specifications (strength lines aligned along the perimeter of the room according to their weight stack). The goal is also to propose a solution in which Technogym products fit into the environment in a harmonious, innovative and non-stereotypical way, just as Technogym’s offer is not unoriginal when it comes to the design of individual products.
Technogym, a pioneer in fitness innovation, seamlessly blends performance and Italian design. From groundbreaking products to international recognition, the brand’s commitment to both aesthetics and functionality is evident. Collaborations with top architects and the iconic Technogym Village underscore its leadership in global fitness, offering a unique blend of style and performance.
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Personal Line is the design-led home fitness equipment by SBID Accredited Supplier, Technogym. A premium collection that combines the style of the world-acclaimed designer Antonio Citterio, with Technogym’s experience in the world of fitness and sport as the Official Supplier of the last 8 Olympic Games.
Alongside state of the art biomechanics and digital technologies, Personal Line products are made using refined materials and top-level craftsmanship, conceived to be specified as beautiful furniture pieces in the most inspiring spaces of people’s homes. The line includes the most iconic fitness equipment – Treadmill, Bike, Recline, Elliptical, Kinesis and Power Station – in order to offer people both the option of creating an entire home gym or to integrate their favourite equipment within their living room, bedroom or bathroom.
Personal Line products are now equipped with the newly launched Technogym Live console that allows users to choose personalised training experiences from extensive on-demand training contents including trainer-led session, athletic training routines, outdoor virtual training and endless entertainment options.
These innovative fitness features alongside the design-led nature of the collection makes it the perfect addition to enhance home gyms for aesthetic appeal and intuitive functionality.
Bike Personal is the latest product from Technogym’s Personal Line, it’s at the same time a professional bike, equipped with the most innovative training programs and a design object that can fit perfectly within any interior style. The materials chosen are elegant and refined, such as micro-polished steel and aluminium worked at the highest level of craftsmanship.
Cross Personal is the ideal piece of training equipment, suitable for everyone from beginners to professional athletes. The elliptical movement is smooth and well-suited for burning calories thanks to the combined movement of upper and lower limbs.
Run Personal is a revolutionary treadmill blending state-of-the-art technology with functional design. Highly innovative, it reveals close attention to the use of elegant and prestigious materials. Both performance and functional features are the result of over 30 years of experience that Technogym has acquired by helping 50 million people train across the world, each and every day.
Recline Personal represents the perfect combination of premium design and functionality. Ergonomically, the seat on Recline Personal is highly innovative with both seat and backrest. A blend of ergonomics and design makes Recline Personal the ideal solution for both the home environment and the office.
Technogym® Kinesis Personal is the start of “gentle gymnastics” taking fitness and wellness at home into a new era. As a design object or simply a work of art, Kinesis Personal is an eloquent expression and original piece of design. Perfectly suited to the home environment as well as office spaces, hotels or spas, Kinesis Personal offers 200 exercise possibilities in less than one square metre.
In the wake of the current hi-performance workout and professional training trends, the Power Personal consists of two chic elements: Bench Personal and Rack Personal. Bench Personal is the adjustable professional bench designed to carry out strengthening and toning exercises, characterised by a sophisticated design and top class materials. Rack Personal is the free weight training machine that combines sturdiness, efficiency and a compact design allowing barbells and plates to be supported safely and in style.
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The international trade fair for decoration, design and lifestyle is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. More future-focused than ever, Maison&Objet (M&O) Paris 2020 is an unmissable event for industry professionals seeking new design solutions. In the age of social media, consumers have become an increasingly discerning clientele, seeking innovation in design. These demanding connoisseurs with refined aesthetic tastes are also increasingly conscious of the environmental performance and wider impacts on sustainability. M&O provides a bottomless source of inspiration, as well as a tool for visitors to communicate directly with thousands of brands throughout the year.
We’re featuring some of the exciting news from a selection of SBID Accredited Partners who are set to exhibit their latest collections at the upcoming edition of M&O this January. Read below to discover more!
Deirdre Dyson’s 2020 Looking Glass collection Previews at Maison & Objet Paris
Lady Deirdre Dyson’s themed collection for 2020 will be unveiled at the prestigious Maison et Objet interiors exhibition on Stand B100, Hall 8. Inspired by the act of looking at and through glass, ‘Looking Glass’ consists of eight carpet designs, including ‘Transparent’, a reinterpretation of decorative shapes on a coloured vase and ‘Light Between’, a play on contrasting monochrome grading with the illusion of light. ‘Slivers’, which stems from a series of small flat discs of overlapping glass, combines 33 colours in wool and silk while ‘Looking Through’ began as a painting of the distortions seen through a water-filled flask against the real shapes behind. This new collection will be on show in the Deirdre Dyson Gallery on London’s King’s Road (554 King’s Road, SW6 2DZ) from February.
Technogym presents Bike Personal this January
Technogym presents the ultimate design bike that combines Technogym’s technology and innovation with Antonio Citterio’s iconic style; Bike Personal. Bike Personal is the impeccably designed addition to Technogym’s Personal Line by Antonio Citterio. The Bike boasts elegant lines and a sleek and compact design, and the materials chosen such as micro-polished steel and aluminium are worked at the highest level of craftsmanship. It is the only product on the market comparable to a ‘piece of art’, perfect for any living space or dedicated wellness areas.
Bike Personal also offers Technogym Coach, the breakthrough innovation that allows users to choose different classes and reach the best results. The bike is also fully integrated with Technogym’s digital MyWellness Cloud platform and a complete range of contents and training programs dedicated to fitness, sport and health, all available on the UNITY digital touchscreen display. The display also features internet browsing, social media, TV, Netflix and a sleek wireless charger.
Kings of Chelsea showcases Roberto Cavalli’s striking tableware
Kings of Chelsea’s selected partner Roberto Cavalli Luxury Tableware will be showing at Maison & Objet with a range of stylish prints across high-quality bone china, perfect for a well-dressed home. As always, Cavalli uses striking animal patterns, both detailed and abstracted, in bold monochromes and sumptuous golds, greens and reds. The ranges have been designed to both complement and contrast each other with a possibility to “mix and match” with the fine crystal stemware and gold plated flatware also available from this division of the esteemed design house. Italian flair is the hallmark of the Cavalli DNA and there is no doubt that the new collections will be finding their way onto the most fashionable tables this year.
Oxley’s Furniture launch new design range, Scroll
The first presentation of Scroll will be on display at Oxley’s exhibit on Stand B11, Hall 7. Scroll is inspired by the carvings left on stonework by the ancient Celts of the British islands. The carvings on their monuments are enormously varied but many include the Celtish knot; an interlocking weave that has been incorporated in objects since the dark ages. Oxley’s have coupled this ancient design on the table tops to the sensuous flowing lines of the chair to create a range of elegant outdoor furniture.
Simon Hudson, Managing Director said “The Scroll design represents the interweaving of two Oxley’s fundamentals, our British heritage and our ability to use recycled aluminium to create intricate, timeless and beautiful outdoor furniture. As with everything we make, it is the reuse of a resource to produce our unique designs that makes them so special”.
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