| | | | DESIGN DISTRICT : THE LIVING LAB OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN Located at the heart of the Decor & Design sector, Hall 5A, the Design District stands out as a key environment within Maison&Objet. A true "show within the show," it brings together the most forward-looking energies of contemporary creation. This strategic space acts as a catalyst: it reveals emerging talents, fosters connections between designers, brands, and specifiers, and provides an immediate reading of current transformations in design. |
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| | | | IMMERSION INTO EMERGING CREATION WITH HALL HAUS, ARTISTIC DIRECTORS OF THE DESIGN DISTRICT |
HALL HAUS - PORTRAIT ©Marion Gomez |
In September 2026, Maison&Objet marks the much-anticipated return of its Design District and once again places its trust in Hall Haus, entrusting them with the keys to this unique space. Founded by Abdoulaye Niang, Sammy Bernoussi, Teddy Sanches, and Zakari Boukhari, the collective quickly established itself as one of the most vibrant faces of the young French design scene. Their signature: a living design language, enriched by scenography and artistic direction, at the crossroads of cultures. Contemporary aesthetics, sustainable commitment, and diverse narratives come together. First identified in 2021 and supported by Maison&Objet, the members of Hall Haus have since followed a rapidly rising trajectory. They have multiplied collaborations with various inspiring brands and, in 2025, entered the collections of the Mobilier National. This strong recognition reflects their unique vision, with their names now featured in the AD100 ranking. A model for the new generation. A look back at a meteoric and inspiring journey through 5 iconic pieces and key moments. |
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| | | | MEETING WITH SAMMY BERNOUSSI, CO-FOUNDER OF HALL HAUS - DISCUSSION When does Hall Haus begin, and with which piece, what story? S.B: I would say in 2021 with the "CURRY MANGO" chair, which we chose to present surrounded by yellow walls during a residency at Lafayette Anticipations. It is a manifesto project that embodies our approach to holistic design. |
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| | | | Armchair "Curry Mango", 2021 ©Véronique Huyghe |
| | With HALL HAUS, there is the product, and the surrounding universe that is imagined to market it. Even the choice of the name "Curry Mango" is strategic and gives the object a distinctive flavor. This chair also has a story to tell. It is inspired both by the Quechua chair, an accessible object from popular culture, and by the P3 chair designed by Marcel Breuer, an iconic Bauhaus model. It is a piece of furniture that illustrates the bridges we create through our practice more broadly. A piece of advice for the new generation: start with a strong object, a story that anchors your identity. In a world saturated with objects, define a clear positioning, and don't forget technical expertise. |
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| | | | In 2022, the "DKR" chair was created, a flagship piece in your repertoire, which you presented in January 2023 at Maison&Objet. A decisive year! |
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| | | | Chairs DKR 2023 ©Charles Michalet |
| | S.B: The "DKR" chair reflects our African heritage, we are children of immigrants. It also shows that we always start from a context in our creative process. We knew that the Chanel show and the Dakar Art Biennale were happening at that time. We saw it as a strategic moment. It was also a way of proving that we could manage production in Africa by collaborating with a local metal workshop. Many people try and fail. The "DKR" chair entered the Mobilier National in 2025. |
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| | | | Key takeaway for the new generation: don't forget the notion of transmission. Creating a culturally strong object is a symbol of exchange between generations and sharing knowledge. In 2023, you went to AlUla in Saudi Arabia for a residency. There you presented "HAUS DARI". S.B: This exhibition was proposed to us by the French Agency for AlUla Development and the Royal Commission for AlUla. At that time, we were beginning to be categorized as metal urban furniture designers. What attracted us to this project was taking a local cultural symbol and reinterpreting it through a contemporary design lens. We drew inspiration from the aesthetics of traditional Saudi restaurants called Al Majlis (made up of carpets with movable cushions) and from the Togo sofa, a flagship product by the publisher Ligne Roset. From these combined aesthetics emerged "HAUS DARI," a 36m² giant sofa reminiscent of the Moroccan Sedari. The project was presented in AlUla in February 2023, then in Milan during Design Week. It made a strong impression and recently entered the FD 100 ranking. |
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Hall Haus - Haus Dari © Lorenzo Arrigoni |
Their advice to young designers: dare to play with the codes of a local culture. In September 2024, you once again collaborated with Paris Design Week through the creation of a tailor-made design program for Lafayette Anticipations. Does HALL HAUS have the soul of a curator? |
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| | | | HALL HAUS DESIGN DAYS ©hall haus |
| | S.B: I would even say more: producers, programmers, scenographers, and site managers. We designed the HALL HAUS DESIGN DAYS program for this cultural venue from A to Z. Each floor showcased a project. We returned the invitation to AlUla by inviting them. On the first floor, we presented "SEEINGSOUNDS," a performative musical experience with various invited composers. Once again, another example of holistic design. Message to young creators: sometimes by transforming an identity, here, that of a place, you find a new audience. The public became more diverse thanks to this program designed for a contemporary art venue. Hall Haus opens up design. |
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| | | | This programmatic approach led you to become artistic directors of the Design District in 2025, the "show within the show" at Maison&Objet. S.B: Yes, identifying innovative concepts and reaching an audience, people who consume, that resonates with us. With HALL HAUS, we embrace an identity and a statement. Sometimes we go a bit too far, and so what? Too much yellow? You know it's HALL HAUS. See you at Maison&Objet in September 2026. What I can tell you is that there will be yellow. |
| | Maison&Objet, September 2025, HALL5A, ©Anne-Emmanuelle Thion |
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| | | | A dynamic visual identity inspired by sport and urban culture, combining movement, modularity, and clear signage to highlight and guide exhibitors. |
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| | | | FLAGSHIP CAPSULES - THE NEW GENERATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT Focus on Future on Stage and Rising Talent Awards At the heart of the Design District, the new generation is buzzing, challenging creative codes and inventing new ones. In Future on Stage, three young companies selected by an expert jury place innovation at the core of their approach. Discover their creations, presented for the first time, ready to conquer the market. With the Rising Talent Awards, this edition highlights South Africa! Discover 7 emerging talents energizing the local design scene. |
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| | | | Maison&Objet, September 2025, HALL5A, RisingTalent, ©Anne-Emmanuelle Thion |
| | Maison&Objet, HALL51, Future On Stage ©Gabriel Amiand |
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| | | | MATERIAL FOR CREATION Eco-materials Corner & materiO' Looking for innovative materials and eco-responsible manufacturers to combine creativity and environmental values in your design projects? Maison&Objet supports professionals with the Eco-materials Corner and materiO'. Discover the best eco-responsible solutions and materials at the Eco-materials Corner. Get inspired and deepen your knowledge at the materiO' material library. A unique access at the show to innovative technologies and future materials. |
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| | | | ANGA Projects, Eco Materials Corner, Hall2, ©VincentGerbet |
| | TRANSLUCIDE BY MATERIO 1972 HALL 2, Maison&Objet, January 2026 ©Anne-Emmanuelle Thion |
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| | | | DESIGN DISTRICT, IN OTHER WORDS IS: - A platform dedicated to the future of creation
- A manifesto for free, engaged, and plural design
- An innovation hub for professionals
BRANDS NOT TO MISS Design District exhibitors - September 2026 edition
The space currently brings together a curated selection of studios and creators from diverse and complementary universes: |
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| | | | KONOS STUDIO LA CHAISE COUTURE SARL ATELIER ZEMONSTA C'EST BIEN FAIT BELHARRA DESIGN CARDONES ATELIER MAHD SIHAM DJEBBAR CERAMICS AEREA STUDIO SARL MAISON BALZAC STUDIO ZORAN STRIJBOSCH MAARCORA MOUMOUTE |
| | RÉ- ÉDITION TEUN ZWETS HESMÉE INSTEAD NICK VAN NECHEL ULTRASONIC AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES WANNES ROYAARDS SOFEN COLLENTI VOOMA STUDIO DARDAR AIR SKETCH GROOVALY |
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| | | | STUDIO ZORAN STRIJBOSCH Studio Zoran Strijbosch is a Dutch design studio founded by the eponymous designer and based in Amsterdam. Its practice is rooted in a fascination for art history and manufacturing techniques, which are reinterpreted through a contemporary language blending industrial influences and historical references. Each piece is conceived as a narrative object, where material, gesture, and time play a central role. The studio develops high-quality handcrafted creations, often in acrylic or metal, aiming to create a dialogue between eras and offer a more sensitive experience of the object. |
BELHARRA DESIGN Belharra Design is a French sustainable furniture brand inspired by the Ocean, placing eco-design at the heart of its approach. Produced in France in small series, its creations combine craftsmanship and sustainable materials, seeking a balance between aesthetics and responsibility. Between local craftsmanship and contemporary design, the brand develops a refined and sensitive language, guided by a strong attention to materiality and the living world. Belharra Design offers a more conscious vision of furniture, where each piece invites us to rethink our relationship with the sea and natural resources. |
VOOMA VOOMA is a French design studio that develops audio objects with a strong visual identity, where color and form play a central role. The brand explores a sensitive approach to speakers as decorative objects, designed to fit into contemporary interiors while asserting a sculptural presence. Between technology and object design, VOOMA emphasizes careful production, focusing on finishes and sound experience, with a clear intention to bring performance and aesthetics into dialogue through accessible and expressive pieces. |
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| | | | Get inspired by our Design District selection curated on MOM: bold and distinctive pieces designed to reveal new expressions of contemporary design and fuel the most creative projects. Developed by Maison&Objet as an extension of the fair, the international marketplace MOM allows the experience to continue year-round by (re)discovering a curated selection of new products and talents. Designed as a true sourcing tool, the platform facilitates projects and exchanges between professionals in decoration, design, and lifestyle, with dedicated services: year-round negotiated pricing, deferred online payments, premium customer service... |
1. ATELIER MAHD, Marie-Lee lamp, 195€ - 2. MAISON BALZAC, Bloody Mary Glass, 54€ - 3. TEUN ZWETS, Chair, 1900€ - 4. AEREA STUDIO, Blow-molded suspension, 250€ - 5. CARDONES - Stool, 510€ - 6. SAWAI HOMES, Sodalite Box, 9 500€ - 7. ATELIER MAHD, Fleuron wall light, 125€ - 8. BELHARRA DESIGN, Table ITASO, 534€ - 9. MAISON BALZAC, Chilli Oil Bottle, 14€ |
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| | | | Designers, new-generation studios, and startups... Discover tomorrow's talents at Design District, shaping the new practices of contemporary design. Innovation in Action! |
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