For the Design Days 2026, ECAL presents a selection of projects from its collaboration with Cristallina Design, focusing on a rare material: the only marble quarried in Switzerland.
Initiated in 2023, the relationship with Cristallina Design offered students of the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship the opportunity to discover Switzerland's only marble quarry, located at an altitude of over 1,200 metres in the Ticino mountains.
The accessories and outdoor furniture resulting from this partnership are directly inspired by Swiss traditions and the unique properties of the material, formed millions of years ago from ancient marine corals. Each block, bearing a unique geological memory, gives rise to unique pieces, part of a sustainable vision of luxury where the material becomes memory and design becomes experience.
These creations will be showcased at Design Days 2026, an annual event offering an immersive experience in contemporary design through a diverse program featuring exhibitions, installations, workshops, and educational activities.
Image © Albane Durand Viel
28–31 May 2026
Thursday 28 May : 6:00pm–10:00pm
Friday 29 May : 12:00pm–8:00pm
Saturday 30 May : 10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday 31 May : 10:00am–6:00pm
La Rasude
Place de la Gare 1
1003 Lausanne