Controvento is heading to Art Basel 2026! We are thrilled to announce our participation in Architecture During Art, the acclaimed symposium series presented by LAUFEN that explores the intersection of architecture, contemporary design, and culture.

On June 18, Gabriele Chiave, Creative Director and co-founder of Controvento, will join the panel discussion When Time Becomes Material. Alongside leading global voices in architecture, design, and curatorial practice, he will delve into how the dimension of time influences the way we create, experience, and shape spaces, objects, and cultural narratives.

Join us for this inspiring conversation as we explore the role of design as a powerful medium connecting memory, innovation, and material research. Through Controvento’s signature multidisciplinary approach spanning product design, luxury interiors, and creative direction, Gabriele Chiave will bring our unique perspective to the evolving dialogue of contemporary culture.

When Time Becomes Material
18 June 2026, 17:30

Basel Social Club
Viaduktstrasse 31–35
Basel, Switzerland

Visit Laufen website to register your presence at the event.