Paved States x Haworth DesignLab at NeoCon 2026
At NeoCon 2026, Paved States and Haworth DesignLab presented 'A Living Room for What Comes Next,' an immersive installation at The Mart in Chicago. Curated by Patricia Urquiola and Chris Force, the installation occupied the South Lobby and Suite 121, functioning as a gallery, exhibition, and concept store. It featured a sensory audio room with sculptural lighting and acoustic surfaces, opening into flexible spaces for rest, work, and gathering. The collaboration marked Paved States' second NeoCon appearance after its 2025 debut and its first with Haworth DesignLab. The selection included emerging designers from North America and Latin America, such as HBAS Co., Lauren Goodman, Studio Ahead, and The CULT, led by Alaide and Guillermo Alejandre. Haworth DesignLab, launched in 2023, aims to foster experimental design perspectives.
Key facts
- Paved States x Haworth DesignLab installation at NeoCon 2026 titled 'A Living Room for What Comes Next'
- Curated by Patricia Urquiola and Chris Force
- Located at The Mart in Chicago, South Lobby and Suite 121
- Installation included a sensory audio room with sculptural lighting and acoustic surfaces
- Second edition of Paved States at NeoCon after 2025 debut
- First collaboration between Paved States and Haworth DesignLab
- Featured emerging designers from North America and Latin America: HBAS Co., Lauren Goodman, Studio Ahead, The CULT
- Haworth DesignLab launched in 2023 as a platform for experimental design
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Urquiola
- Chris Force
- Prince Láuder
- Jimena Estíbaliz
- Alaide Alejandre
- Guillermo Alejandre
- HBAS Co.
- Lauren Goodman
- Studio Ahead
- The CULT
Institutions
- Paved States
- Haworth DesignLab
- Sixtysix
- The Mart
- Glocal Design Magazine
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Mexico
- North America
- Latin America