Here’s what to expect from Gaggenau, German home appliance brand, at Milan Design Week 2026
The luxury German appliance manufacturer returns to Milan from 21-26 April 2026 with a minimalist architecture refuge defined by light, space, and 3-star Michelin fare.
By Home & Decor Team -
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Whether you are a design enthusiast heading to Italy this April or simply a fan of high-end craftsmanship, you may have spotted news about the German home appliance brand Gaggenau and their upcoming architectural installation in a historic Milanese villa, ‘Presence’ at Milan Design Week 2026 (21-26 April 2026).
What is Gaggenau?
Gaggenau is a luxury German manufacturer of professional-grade home appliances. While they are technically a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, they operate as a high-end “innovation leader” with a history dating back to 1683.
In the world of interior design and home appliance, they are known for: “Made in Germany”, minimalist design (their home appliances look like functional art rather than just kitchen accessories), and traditional heritage plus avant-garde design.
Inside the German home appliance brand Gaggenau's upcoming architectural installation in a historic Milanese villa, ‘Presence’ at Milan Design Week 2026 (21-26 April 2026).
Gaggenau Milan Design Week 2026
Ok... but why is a kitchen brand at Milan Design Week?
To a heritage and luxury home appliance brand like Gaggenau, a kitchen isn’t just a place to cook; it is an architectural space. By creating large-scale installations, they can express their brand identity through “space, material, and light” rather than just showing off a row of ovens.
- Dates: 21–26 April 2026
- Opening Hours: 11:00–18:00 (Last entry is at 17:00)
- Address: Villa Necchi Campiglio (famous landmark of Milan modernism)
- Architecture: “Solid structure” with “radiant light” designed to feel as though the space extends beyond its physical walls.
- Food: 3 Michelin star chef Tohru Nakamura will create a food experience to complement the architecture. (Culinary is importnat to Gaggenau!)
- Registration: Register at Gaggenau’s Milan Design Week website (hyperlinked)
The culinary integration was developed in collaboration with 3-Michelin-star chef Tohru Nakamura.
The ‘Presence’ installation is the third Milan Design Week exhibition, following their 2022 and 2024 showcases. This year, Gaggenau collaborated with architectural partner 1zu33 - they aim to create a “refuge” from the noise of the city, focusing on “spatial clarity” and “deliberate restraint”.