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Gaggio is a key contributor to the prestigious special project that transforms the outdoor area of the Gran Caff\u00e8 Quadri in St. Mark\u2019s Square into a one-of-a-kind exhibition venue. Designed by Teresa Sapey + Partners <\/strong>and curated by Aaron Betsky<\/strong>, the installation is part of the 19th<\/strong>\u00a0International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2025<\/strong> curated by Carlo Ratti<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For the first time, a Biennale project ventures beyond its traditional borders and into the vibrant heart of Venice, transforming the iconic Gran Caff\u00e8 Quadri <\/strong>in St. Mark\u2019s Square into a living canvas. As the caf\u00e9 marks its 250th anniversary, this special collaboration with the Alajmo Group<\/strong> becomes both a celebration and a statement \u2014 a tribute to the historic journey of coffee as a cultural connector. Designed not just for Biennale visitors and curious travelers, but for Venetians themselves, the installation weaves together design, fabrics, and furnishings inspired by Persia, India, and North Africa. The aim is to highlight multiculturalism, the rich historical diversity of the lagoon city and the crucial role that coffee has played in fostering the exchange and integration of different cultures, acting as a catalyst in conversations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gaggio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ombrelloni-professional-gaggio-19-biennale-architettura-venezia-gran-caffe-quadri-main-4.jpg” alt=”Piazza San Marco tables in Venice and gaggio umbrellas” title_text=”ombrelloni-professional-gaggio-19-biennale-architettura-venezia-gran-caffe-quadri-main-4″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ width=”900px” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|300|||||||” width=”900px” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Already an iconic presence in the caf\u00e9s of St. Mark\u2019s Square with its signature blend of function and design, Gaggio <\/strong>has taken its artistry a step further for this special project. Reinventing the parasols of Gran Caff\u00e8 Quadri from the ground up, the brand has crafted bespoke creations that merge traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability. Featuring double canopies made from high-performance Dickson-Sunbrella\u00ae<\/strong> outdoor fabrics, the new parasols integrate reflective accents and harmonized hues \u2014 delivering striking visual impact from sunrise to starlight. With this contribution, Gaggio reaffirms its role as a true ambassador of Made in Italy, infusing the Biennale and the heart of Venice with its enduring vision of elegant design and lasting quality.<\/p>\n \u201cThis project offered us a unique opportunity to blend tradition with technology, breathing new life into a space that stands as a true icon for Venetian culture\u201d<\/em>, says Matteo Gaggio, CEO of the company.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gaggio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ombrelloni-professional-gaggio-19-biennale-architettura-venezia-gran-caffe-quadri-main-2.jpg” alt=”professional gaggio umbrellas in piazza san marco venice” title_text=”ombrelloni-professional-gaggio-19-biennale-architettura-venezia-gran-caffe-quadri-main-2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ width=”900px” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”|300|||||||” width=”900px” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The intervention is completely reversible and reusable, inspired by the behavior of an epiphytic plant.<\/p>\n The existing furniture is thoughtfully repurposed without modification, forming a temporary setting that will seamlessly revert to its original form once the Biennale is over \u2014 a gesture that leaves no trace and reflects the shared commitment to sustainability embraced by all project partners.<\/p>\n This project was made possible thanks to the support of partners who share our vision of sustainable craftmanship: UNO Contract<\/strong> curated the complete setup, Mariaflora <\/strong>created high-performance outdoor fabrics, inspired by the coffee route, and Piermaria New Form<\/strong> handcrafted removable seat covers and curtains.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”46169,46174,46179,46184,46189,46194,46199,46204,46209,46214,46219,46224,46229″ posts_number=”12″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_orientation=”left” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Galleria”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.gaggio.net\/en\/news\/” button_text=”back to all news” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#e42620″ button_border_color=”#e42620″ button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”|700||on|||||” button_icon=”5||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#ffffff” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”50px|10px|||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|40px|10px|30px|true|false” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#666″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_border_color__hover=”#666″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gaggio is a key contributor to the prestigious special project that transforms the outdoor area of the Gran Caff\u00e8 Quadri in St. Mark\u2019s Square into a one-of-a-kind exhibition venue. 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