CHROMA multi-sensory exhibition celebrates Swiss design – Photos by Logan Jackson.

Design. Step beyond the ordinary and into CHROMA, an immersive installation of colour, texture, and tactile wonder presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York City. Curated by Swiss designer and Sula Creative Director Nadja Stäubli, the exhibition explores a vibrant world where art and design converge. Flowing fabrics, soft surfaces, and meticulously crafted objects invite exploration, each embodying a narrative of Swiss precision and artisanal mastery.

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“CHROMA is a playground for the senses,” Nadja Stäubli told Archipanic. As they walk through the exhibition, visitors experience a transition from cooler to warmer colour tones. Vibrant palettes contrast with surprising material combinations to spark curiosity. “Unlike a conventional gallery, every element in CHROMA is meant to be handled.”

Sula presents sumptuously plush rugs, inviting you to linger and connect with each weave. Delicate curtains catch the slightest breeze, forming a living tapestry of changing hues. Surfaces made of velvet, wool, acrylic, and metal are arranged for optimal exploration, highlighting the nuance of Swiss craftsmanship.

Atelier Oï presents sculptural furniture that balances form and function with an organic grace. This collection features a ‘breathing’ floor lamp, an acoustic pendant lamp, and a hanging paper installation inspired by Origami.

Luxurious fabrics by Jakob Schlaepfer Textiles are presented in saturated hues, showcasing a commitment to innovation in yarn and pattern. USM Modular Furniture, a hallmark of Swiss modularity, is reinterpreted with the exhibition’s colour palette in mind. CHROMA also features minimalist benches and shelves by the furniture brand Röthlisberger.

Anchoring the space are fantastical sculptures by Stäubli, created in partnership with Brooklyn’s TWOSEVEN studio. These playful forms—part art object, part furniture—encourage interaction: you can climb, lean, or simply admire their fluid contours.

The exhibition is complemented by a bespoke scent by Swiss company DSM-Firmenich, alongside a custom sound installation by artist Sebastiao Loopes.

In a time of digital overload, CHROMA reminds us of design’s power to connect through the physical. By emphasising touch, movement, and vivid colours, this installation offers a joyful antidote to the screen-bound experience, celebrating our innate desire to explore, experiment, and delight in materiality.

All photos are by Logan Jackson, courtesy of the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York City.