Installation by the franco-lebanese architect proposes an ephemeral architecture in the courtyards of the Palazzo Litta as a way to investigate memory, perception and new forms of interaction between body and space
Submitted at Apr 24, 2026, 10:03 AM
(Lina Ghotmeh Architecture/CASACOR)
A pink-hued labyrinth takes over the historic courtyards of Palazzo Litta at the 2026 edition of the Milan Design Week, where architect Lina Ghotmeh proposes an interactive, sensory route through the building. Conceived as part of the exhibition organized by MoscaPartners, the installation fits within one of the week’s most experimental circuits.
(Nathalie Krag/CASACOR)
The proposal is structured as a labyrinthine landscape formed by light, translucent walls that filter light and color along the path. As visitors walk through the space, they experience a sequence of atmospheres that vary in intensity, density, and transparency, reinforcing the idea of an introspective path in constant transformation.
(Nathalie Krag/CASACOR)
The use of pink — at once delicate and enveloping — is central to the construction of this experience. Far from a merely aesthetic choice, the color acts as a sensory element that alters the perception of space, creating an almost dreamlike ambience. The intervention proposes a suspension of the urban rhythm, inviting the public to slow down and reconnect with the surrounding project.
(Nathalie Krag/CASACOR)
The project engages recurring themes in Ghotmeh’s work, such as memory, belonging, and the relationship between body and space. In interviews with international outlets, the architect stresses that the labyrinth should be understood as a space of discovery, not of solution. “It is not a labyrinth in which to get lost, but one in which to find oneself,” she says.
(Nathalie Krag/CASACOR)
Materiality also plays a fundamental role. Developed with light, low-impact elements, the project reflects a concern for more sustainable and reversible construction processes.
(Lina Ghotmeh Architecture/CASACOR)
Set within the context of Palazzo Litta, the labyrinth establishes a powerful contrast between the weight of classical architecture and the lightness of the contemporary intervention. This juxtaposition highlights the potential for dialogue between past and present, activating the historic building through a sensorial and participatory experience.
