Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位 by Marzena Michalska - Smart Design Expo

Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位 by Marzena Michalska - Smart Design Expo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 展覽會設計 Competition Category.

銀展覽會· 2026

Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位

by Marzena Michalska - Smart Design Expo

Client: Smart Design Expo

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 展覽會 Category

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The Design

About Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位

「物質循環」係為一間瓷磚生產商設計嘅展覽攤位。攤位佔地135平方米，最高達4米。佢封閉嘅外形透露唔多，所以要入到裏面先會逐步展現內部嘅故事。表面鋪咗無顏色無圖案嘅素坯瓷磚，展示材料最原始嘅狀態。一條中央走廊引導參觀者穿過一系列空間，呈現瓷磚生產嘅各個階段。訂製隔斷、平台地板同大約160盞燈具共同塑造成個參觀體驗。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Cycle Of Matter 展覽攤位是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Art in Motion. Material that lives.
The Stargres booth was conceived as a spatial narrative about the life of a tile. Its compact, enclosed architecture reveals little from the outside, concealing a story that unfolds only once inside. Clad entirely in raw base tiles without color or pattern, the monochromatic earth-tone space is structured around a central corridor guiding visitors through symbolic stages of tile creation, highlighting process, material origin and rediscovery.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total area: 135 sqm
Maximum height: 4000 mm
Platform height: 150 mm
Cladded surface with ceramic tiles: approx. 250 sqm
Custom partitions: 17 X type modules, 3 V type modules
Suspended tile composition: 16.5 sqm
Lighting fixtures: approx. 160 units
Integrated AV system with 43 inch screens
Tags: exhibition architecture, trade fair design, ceramic tiles, sustainable narrative, spatial storytelling, temporary architecture, material research, immersive space
Production Technology: The structure was built as a modular temporary architecture with a 4 m maximum height. System platform flooring (150 mm, laser leveled) supported full tile installation without grouting. Custom X and V partitions were fabricated in OSB and finished with client tiles or structural paint. Powder coated steel edge profiles defined the platform. Over 160 luminaires created layered scenographic lighting. Installation included integrated electrical systems and multimedia walls.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was presenting a raw base tile as a central aesthetic element while maintaining architectural coherence. Structurally, the booth required heavy ceramic cladding within temporary fair regulations and height limits. Achieving stability, modularity and precise installation without visible technical compromise demanded tight coordination between design, engineering and production teams.
Research: Stoneware plays the first fiddle here. The aim was to understand how an exhibition stand could clearly show how tiles are produced and communicate the life of this material. The concept was developed as a spatial story that guides visitors step by step through the cycles. Material tests, technical drawings, mockups and cost analysis supported the process, with close collaboration between the design team and Stargres production consultants. The result was a corridor shaped booth showcasing the product, with the base covered in the material in its primary form.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the idea of returning to origin. Instead of presenting finished collections, the design focuses on the base tile, the raw state preceding color and pattern. This gesture reflects transparency in production and a sustainable mindset. The booth becomes an architectural storyboard, guiding visitors through the symbolic stages of material transformation and rediscovery.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 in Poland and was completed in October 2025. Production began in September 2025. The booth was installed between 17-21 October 2025 and exhibited at Warsaw Home 2025 from 22-25 October 2025 in Warsaw, Poland.
Operation Flow: Visitors enter a visually restrained exterior that reveals little of the interior. A central corridor guides them through sequential spatial frames representing stages of tile production. Surfaces, lighting and material transitions create a gradual discovery process. The booth encourages slow exploration rather than immediate display, transforming product viewing into a curated spatial experience.
Team Members: Designer: Marzena Michalska
Design Studio: Smart Design Expo