A new format: the exhibition becomes traveling
This edition marks a major paradigm shift: new content, new venue, and above all a rethought design to make the exhibition itinerant and replicable. The challenge was to transform an immersive and complex exhibit into a modular and transportable system. Fundamental was the concept of architect Stefano Grande, who together with our technical and production work shaped an exhibition system "on wheels."7 chests and a modular narrative pathway
The new layout consists of seven main caissons plus one final element, designed as autonomous narrative units but part of a single system. Made of okumé, they are designed for strength, lightness and repeatability in transport. Each module opens with different geometries-symmetrical and asymmetrical-creating a dynamic exhibition rhythm. The interiors, lacquered in light blue, recall the previous edition, while each caisson houses interactive elements such as monitors, digital devices and control systems, creating distinct but coherent experiential micro-environments.Reuse and design continuity
The final element of the itinerary introduces a key principle: reuse. An exhibition rack was in fact made from a structure of the previous edition, transformed and repurposed to become a vertical support for a new graphic panel. A gesture that combines memory and design, maintaining continuity between the different stages of the project.Engineering and technical solutions
Behind the formal neatness is articulate engineering work driven by transportability, safety and durability. Each caisson is a self-contained system with integrated wheels for handling and a structure designed to distribute loads, reducing stress on hinges and opening points. Plant systems are fully integrated and accessible via removable panels, with ventilation and technical hatches to ensure maintenance and reliability. Dimmable LED lighting is an integral part of the design, helping to define spaces without altering their formal cleanliness.Industrial language as visual identity
The boxes echo theaesthetics of industrial transport crates, inspired by professional flight cases. A language that is not decorative, but part of the design narrative: logistics becomes visual storytelling.An interdisciplinary project
Intelligènzæ was born from a network of expertise that combines design, research, and communication. A central role is played by Taxi1729, a Turin-based organization specializing in science popularization, together with figures such as. Vincenzo Guarnieri and the concept of architect Stefano Grande. Our contribution focuses on engineering and production, transforming the concept into a concrete, modular and transportable system. Special thanks to Federico Verdi and Davide Di Polito for the technical development of the most complex elements.Conclusion
Intelligènzæ is not an exhibition to be observed, but an experience to be walked through. Each element is designed to activate the visitor and turn the visit into a process of discovery. You leave with more questions than you had upon entering. And that is what the project is all about: an intelligence that is constantly evolving, like the design that houses it.Photo credits: Paolo Saglia - GiustiEventi
