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The IN Residence project is about design culture, taken as a process for organizing creative resourc

IN Residence promotes cultural events aimed at creating a dialogue between internationally renown young designers and students. IN Residence would like the protagonists to get involved in a debate investigating processes, concepts and meanings that anticipate the actual creation of a project. IN Residence is a project that contributes to contemporary debate about design, proposing conversation as

a privileged means of analysis and further study. IN Residence offers an alternative experience for learning, study and thinking capable of smoothly bringing together realms of knowledge generally kept separate. IN Residence promotes contemporary design research through a set of closely correlated activities: an annual theme-oriented workshop, talks, exhibitions and a string of publications.

14/01/2026

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

IN Residence Design Workshop #19 “Metabolic Scenarios” has moved forward with further visual and hands-on explorations, followed by group discussions and an interactive exchange of ideas. These sessions have aimed to prototype a series of speculative scenarios. Materials, tools, and processes have shaped the research from the start, allowing diverse ideas and new metabolic perspectives to emerge.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

13/01/2026

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

IN Residence’s Design Workshop has officially started. At , the participants have dived into “Metabolic Scenarios” alongside tutors and .zanoni, setting the framework for an open investigation into transforming systems and speculative scenarios.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

21/12/2025

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni

While the Open Call for scholarships has officially come to an end, IN Residence is pleased to announce that tickets for Design Workshop #19 “METABOLIC SCENARIOS” are now officially available!

From 12–15 January, 2026, the workshop invites participants to a 4-day immersive experience at MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome. Guided by visionary emerging designer-tutors and .zanoni, participants will explore the workshop’s theme through speculative inquiry and material investigation, transforming ideas into poetic design interventions.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
IN Residence continues its mission to support the next generation of creative thinkers by offering a dedicated 50% discount for all students.

Standard Fee: €400
Student Fee: €200

HOW TO GET THE DISCOUNT
To receive your dedicated discount code, please email [email protected] with proof of enrollment or student status (valid ID).

BOOKING & INFORMATION
Ticket sales are now live on Eventbrite. As places are limited, IN Residence encourages early purchase to secure a spot.

For further details and to purchase tickets via Eventbrite, please visit the link in bio.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

15/12/2025

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

The IN Residence Design Workshop #19: “Metabolic Scenarios” unfolds through the research-driven practices of Designer-Tutors Johanna Seelemann and Nicolas Zanoni.

Blurring the boundaries between functional object and sculpture, Zanoni brings a critical lens to material transformation. For years, he has focused on polystyrene, treating it not as industrial waste, but as a conceptual resource.
Through intense research and intuitive experimentation, stacking, burning, and heat-pressing, he transforms discarded matter into dense, marbled surfaces reminiscent of lava stone.
This practice reframes recycling as a sophisticated, material-driven design process, revealing the hidden aesthetic and architectural potential within industrial refuse.

His work is a perfect reflection of a “Metabolic Scenarios”, exploring how waste can be critically reconfigured into regenerative, noble forms.

Pictures: ©Antoine Grenez

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

13/12/2025

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

For IN Residence Design Workshop #19, the curatorial theme “Metabolic Scenarios” unfolds through the research-driven practices of Johanna Seelemann and Nicolas Zanoni.

Blurring the line between functional object and sculpture, Zanoni transforms everyday industrial materials into playful, poetic creations. Through intuitive, hands-on processes, stacking, burning, weaving, and folding, he explores material limits while embracing improvisation, accident, and surprise.
Each piece carries traces of its making, inviting tactile engagement and personal connection, turning functional objects into intimate, sculptural experiences.

His work questions conventional material value and redefines recycling as both ecological and artistic, transforming discarded matter into meaningful design. Zanoni’s approach offers a powerful lens for “Metabolic Scenarios”, exploring how industrial and ordinary materials can become new, regenerative forms.

Last days to apply for scholarships. Apply now via the link in bio and join Design Workshop #19, Metabolic Scenarios, with designer-tutors Johanna Seelemann and Nicolas Zanoni.

Pictures: ©Antoine Grenez

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

11/12/2025

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

For IN Residence Design Workshop #19, the curatorial theme “Metabolic Scenarios” will be expanded through the research-driven practice of Johanna Seelemann.

Seelemann’s work operates as a critical inquiry into the anthropocentric systems that shape our material world. Rather than producing isolated objects, her practice investigates the hidden narratives embedded in everyday matter, proposing a design methodology that recognises the agency of the non-human, from botanical life to geological cycles.

Her approach challenges traditional timelines of consumption by embracing seasonality, decay, and regeneration as essential design parameters. By doing so, she opens pathways toward adaptive, regenerative, and future-oriented urban imaginaries.

Projects such as Vitrum and Leuchterspinne exemplify this approach. Vitrum transforms recycled Icelandic glass into unique, tactile objects that preserve imperfections and maintain future recyclability, exploring both material and cultural potential. Leuchterspinne reinterprets the traditional wooden chandelier of the Erzgebirge, combining local artisan techniques with contemporary design to preserve craftsmanship and inspire future makers.
Through this lens, the city and its materials become a living ecosystem, where design acts as a tool for resilience, coexistence, and ecological attunement.

At MACRO, Seelemann will guide participants in observing the city not as a static backdrop but as a dynamic field of forces in continuous transformation.

Pictures:
Slide n.1 – n.3 ©Robert Damisch .damisch
Slide n.5 – n.8 ©Marino Thorlacius

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

04/12/2025

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

IN Residence Design Workshop #19 will be focused on the theme “METABOLIC SCENARIOS”. The city is seen as a living organism, constantly absorbing, transforming, and regenerating. Every space holds memories, and every community acts as a force that reshapes its form. In this continuous flow, past and present intertwine, creating unexpected futures. It’s a space of imagination and experimentation, where design transforms ideas into tangible signs of urban change.

5 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Provided by IN Residence’s partner DUPARC Contemporary Suites for emerging designers, creatives, and thinkers eager to dive into this immersive experience. Join us at the MACRO for IN Residence Design Workshop #19 “Metabolic Scenarios” together with our amazing Designer-Tutors Johanna Seelemann and Nicolas Zanoni.

Apply by sending your CV, MOTIVATION LETTER and PORTFOLIO to [email protected] by December 14th, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships do not cover travel and accommodation expenses.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

28/11/2025

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

We are thrilled to announce the next chapter of the IN Residence Design Workshops. The upcoming workshop “METABOLIC SCENARIOS” will investigate how communities, spaces, and design interact to shape unexpected urban futures.
More info to be shared in the next few days. Stay tuned!

5 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE, provided by IN Residence’s partner DUPARC Contemporary Suites , covering the full costs of participation in the workshop.

Apply by sending your CV, MOTIVATION LETTER and PORTFOLIO to [email protected] by December 14th, 2025.
Winners will be announced on December 17th.

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships do not cover travel and accommodation expenses.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

With the contribution of:
DUPARC Contemporary Suites

Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

$IN Residence’s monograph “Anna Resei: Enigmatic Refractions”, written by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò and published by Q...$

31/10/2025

IN Residence’s monograph “Anna Resei: Enigmatic Refractions”, written by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò and published by Quodlibet, is available for purchase online and in selected bookstores.

Get your copy – link in bio!

Dedicated to the work of Austrian designer Anna Resei, this new volume is part of the IN Residence Monograph Series, exploring the vision and creative approach of a new generation of contemporary designers.

As part of IN Residence Design Residency #4, Austrian designer Anna Resei was invited, together with French designer Ferréol Babin, to develop a new project responding to the curatorial theme “Enigmatic Refractions.”

For the outcomes of her residency, Anna collaborated with Vetralia Collectible , a Venice-based collectible design atelier renowned for its expertise in high-end Venetian glass manufacturing, to create two unique sculptural mirrors.

These works are currently on view until November 2nd, at the Venice Design Biennial , within the exhibition Extinction / Salvation – Glass at SPARC* – Spazio Arte Contemporanea.
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Authors: Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò
Publisher: Quodlibet
Text: Italian / English
Pages: 144
ISBN 9788822922953
Graphic Design: BRH+ .studio
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IN Residence is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites

$A glimpse into Anna Resei’s Drift: Enigmatic Refractions, showcased in the dedicated glass section of the 5th edition o...$

15/09/2025

A glimpse into Anna Resei’s Drift: Enigmatic Refractions, showcased in the dedicated glass section of the 5th edition of Venice Design Biennial group exhibition “Extinction / Salvation”, curated by Luca Berta and Francesca Giubilei.

This new body of work, created in collaboration with the artisanal expertise of Vetralia Collectible , is the outcome of IN Residence’s Design Residency #4. It highlights the power of design to both innovate time-honoured crafts while questioning the very essence of the design object itself.

The exhibition runs from September 5 to November 2, 2025.

📍SPARC* Spazio Arte Contemporanea Campo Santo Stefano 2828A, San Marco, Venice (IT) 📅 5 Sept – 2 Nov, 2025

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IN Residence project is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites

$Anna Resei – Drift: Enigmatic Refractions The perfectly circular mirror reimagines reflection as an ever-changing experi...$

13/09/2025

Anna Resei – Drift: Enigmatic Refractions

The perfectly circular mirror reimagines reflection as an ever-changing experience. Surrounded by layers of opalescent, hand-cast Venetian glass fragments, it scatters light and color, producing shifting images that reveal and conceal. This interplay of traditional craft and conceptual design turns the mirror into a dynamic surface, inviting viewers to explore multiple realities in a single glance.

Created in collaboration with Vetralia Collectible on show from September 5 – November 2, 2025 at Venice Design Biennial – Extinction / Salvation – Glass.

The works mark the outcome of IN Residence’s Design Residency #4, curated by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò.

📍SPARC* Spazio Arte Contemporanea
Campo Santo Stefano 2828A,
San Marco, Venice (IT) 📅 5 Sept – 2 Nov, 2025

Photos: Studio Pointer

IN Residence project is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites

$Anna Resei – Drift: Enigmatic Refractions The vertical rectangular mirror transforms a familiar object into a conceptual...$

12/09/2025

Anna Resei – Drift: Enigmatic Refractions

The vertical rectangular mirror transforms a familiar object into a conceptual-sculptural medium. Framed by densely colored, soft-edged Venetian glass fragments, it distorts and filters light like shards of thought or memory. Each overlapping piece, crafted with centuries-old glassmaking techniques in collaboration with Vetralia Collectible , creates a polyphonic surface of tension and perceptual ambiguity.

On show from September 5 – November 2, 2025 at Venice Design Biennial – Extinction / Salvation – Glass.
The works mark the outcome of IN Residence’s Design Residency #4, curated by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò.

📍SPARC* Spazio Arte Contemporanea
Campo Santo Stefano 2828A,
San Marco, Venice (IT) 📅 5 Sept – 2 Nov, 2025

Photos: Studio Pointer

IN Residence project is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites

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