Alcova

Experience the convergence of contemporary design and historical ambiance at Alcova Miami 2024, taking place from December 3 to 8 at the River Inn in East Little Havana. The River Inn, built in 1908, comprises pastel-colored timber mansions preserved to reflect their original Victorian boarding house charm. Situated in the South River Drive Historic District near the Miami River and Downtown Miami, the venue blends architectural heritage with accessibility, creating a compelling atmosphere for discovery and dialogue.

This second international edition of Alcova transforms Miami's oldest hotel into a dynamic platform for innovative design, featuring over 40 international exhibitors, including independent designers, galleries, collectives and cultural institutions. Founded in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedèt) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar), Alcova has become a significant platform in design culture, regularly attracting over 90,000 visitors during Milan Design Week. Its Miami edition continues this tradition, offering a space for designers, companies, institutions and researchers to investigate the future of living and making.

Here are a few highlights from the roster of participating exhibitors:

• Adam Kvaček: Presenting Paradox of Isoëtes: Future of Almost Lost Species, exploring the commodification of endangered plants.
• Alvaro Catalán de Ocón: Showcasing Frafra Tapestries, a fusion of traditional Ghanaian artistry with contemporary design.
• AnanasAnanas: Featuring 1,033 Tangerines, an installation reflecting on food production and resource consumption.
• Atelier001: Displaying Made in London, a collection of timeless lighting pieces handcrafted in Notting Hill.
• Bieke Casteleyn: Introducing Out Of Line, a series of organically shaped, high-end furniture objects.
• crafting plastics! studio: Presenting Senseables, a collection of biomaterial furniture interacting with its environment.
• CyKiK: Showcasing decades (in space), a quadraphonic vinyl album exploring spatial sound design.
• JOV Design: Collaborating with Studio Mary Lennox to present MSHWY04, a new carpet design.
• Meillart X Polcha: Unveiling French getaway at the Seaside Motel, highlighting innovative art pieces.
• Natural Material Studio: Exhibiting lighting works that diffuse light through bio-textiles.
• Unform Studio: Debuting The Drip Collection, blending industrial metal with organic paint forms.
• Zachary A. Design: Presenting It's not Paper, exploring material perception in design.

View the full exhibitor list.