During Milan Design Week 2026, Baguette Studio presented LE LABO 1.0 at Isola Design District — an experimental project exploring a new, more transparent and sustainable approach to design production.
At the center of the installation was a fully remouldable lighting system made from a 100% natural wax composition. Developed to resist heat up to 80°C and melt at 100°C, the material allows each lamp to be reshaped and reproduced endlessly, redefining the relationship between objects, production and waste.
Using a rotational moulding technique inspired by the plastics industry, every lamp was produced live on-site in just 45 minutes, directly in front of visitors. This process transformed manufacturing into an open and visible experience, highlighting the value of local and adaptable micro-production.
More than a lighting collection, LE LABO 1.0 imagined a circular ecosystem where every stage of the material lifecycle is designed to eliminate waste. Even the stainless steel base can be dismantled and reused through the OpenStructures system, reinforcing the project’s commitment to long-term sustainability.
Presented within the experimental atmosphere of Isola Design District, LE LABO 1.0 offered a compelling vision of future design: local, transparent, evolving and consciously made.
2 - 3 Photo credits - Guillaume Peretti Gaud
4 Photo credits - Samuel Van_Heijningen
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