HOMO FABER
GUIDEBIENNIALNEXTGEN

BIENNIAL

Sponsors

1 – 30 Sept. 2024

Participatory workshops

Mazda, Crafted in Japan: Mazda, the automotive company based in Hiroshima, prides itself on not only making cars but crafting them. For over 100 years, Mazda Takumi designers and engineers have been mastering traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Every Mazda starts as a handmade sculpture capturing the emotion of the future car, with the award-winning Kodo design philosophy creating a genuine expression of Japanese aesthetics. In other words, “Crafted in Japan” means: perfection with a human touch.
Led by Stephanie Forsythe + Todd MacAllen, molo is a design and production studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The studio balances between realms of art, design, and architecture and is best known for inventing the soft collection, a sustainable system of flexible paper walls, building blocks, furniture, and lighting

Country

South Korea - INIBIO pursues a combination of aesthetics and science according to three core values: Exploration, which means meeting the challenges of the unknown with a pioneering spirit; Quest, which relates to the pursuit of enhanced solutions through continuous research; and Aesthetics, encapsulated by the aspiration to achieve beauty through health. The company provides a varied range of products and services to create exquisite moments, pioneering a first-of-its-kind approach inspired by beauty. Beautiful artworks are, inevitably, a positive inspiration for INIBIO.

Special thanks to Maison des métiers d’art de Québec et Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec (Canada) and China Academy of Art (China).

NEXTGEN

A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne
In 1845, Dresden watchmaker F. A. Lange laid the foundation for Saxon precision watchmaking. His great-grandson Walter Lange re-established the A. Lange & Söhne brand in 1990. Based on this unique heritage and our commitment to the highest standards, we craft exclusive wristwatches with proprietary movements that are elaborately finished and assembled by hand. Since 1997, we have trained more than 260 young people to become passionate watchmakers. In 2024, we are proud to sponsor the Young Ambassadors Programme at Homo Faber.

NEXTGEN

Special thanks to Combo, Commune, EMVISIA, Firmenich, Henoto, Hermès, Istituto Foscarini, San Lorenzo Foundation, San Lorenzo SpA., VI.MA.S. di Virzi Pietro.

Hospitality

Christofle is a luxury maison founded in Paris in 1830 by a visionary jeweller and entrepreneur, Charles Christofle. For over two centuries, the maison has been revolutionising the world of tableware, jewellery and decoration with its unparalleled expertise passed down through generations. Christofle collaborates with the best artists and internationally renowned designers, transcending mere function into its distinctive aesthetic, playful elegance and assured style. While Christofle workshops honour exceptional orders for exceptional clients, the carefully guarded signature mirror-polish silver enriches the lives of all.
Founded in 1964 by Dante Negro himself, the company immediately concentrated on the metamorphosis of metal, from the design of outdoor furniture to the forging of custom-made architectural structures. The recent generational transition has seen his son Elia Negro transform the company into a brand with an international scope which makes design culture a core value.
Via Arno is a company that connects artisans with people who want access to the best craftsmanship from around the world. At the heart of the Via Arno community is the team who find, meet and work with independent artisans. Together they build concepts, manage projects and facilitate sales of the artisans’ work to private individuals, trade and corporate businesses. 

A special thanks to Commune, Select, Serapian and Visionnaire Design Gallery.

Technical

A special thanks to BBW&L, Fontana Arte and Neotech.

In Città

A reference in the world of luxury, Cartier, whose name is synonymous with open-mindedness and curiosity, stands out with its creations and reveals beauty wherever it may lie. Jewellery, high jewellery, watchmaking and fragrances, leather goods and accessories: Cartier's creations symbolize the convergence between exceptional craftsmanship and a timeless signature. Today, Cartier is part of the Richemont Group and has a worldwide presence through its network of flagships and boutiques, authorized retail partners, and online.