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The Diner Opens in Milan

On the eve of Milan Design Week, opening night at The Diner was all about people, food, and fun.

On the eve of Milan Design Week, opening night at The Diner was all about people, food, and fun.

Surface marked the start of Milan Design Week 2018 with a party at The Diner, the pop-up restaurant designed by architect David Rockwell with 2×4, located in Ventura Centrale. Among the guests in attendance were Design Within Reachs CEO Jon Edelman, Cosentinos North America Director Ana Granados, and other partners—including Murrays Cheese, Shaw Contract, Focus Lighting, and Pure+FreeForm, among others—who contributed to the project.

During the peak of Monday night’s bash, while music and sounds by Music for Architecture with Peter Adjaye reverberated throughout the installation, we asked some of the guests in attendance what they thought makes The Diner so great. Their answers were as varied as the personalities that filled the space.

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Yves Béhar

Everybody here is happy.

 

Dharine Surenthiran

This is a must-stop for everyone in Milan. I’ve seen everyone here tonight and it’s only day one.

 

Ini Archibong

The lighting.

 

Lara Bohinc

I love the color. It’s super cozy.

 

Marc Thorpe

You. It’s all of the people here.

 

Georgianna Stout

It’s got this populist feeling to it. The Diner isn’t like any other design event.

 

Marcus Fairs

This is the party space Milan needs.

 

Rachael Jevons (left), Julie Quon (right)

The Negronis!
The energy. You’re able to come here and hang out. It’s also great people-watching.

 

Brad Ascalon

This place makes me not want to go to Bar Basso.
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