
"The original ON/ exhibit featured the LF-Z, a concept car that signaled a move toward carbon neutrality. "It is thrilling to revisit the ON/ installation with Lexus and bring the display to Milan," said Germane Barnes, principal of Studio Barnes. The installation will be accompanied by a lounge area featuring the new ToTeM lighting collection by Aqua Creations.
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The RZ is illuminated by Aqua Creations' Code 130° silk collection of colorful pendant lights, which add a material quality to the immersive installation reflecting Lexus' vision for a carbon-neutral future becoming a reality.


Rendered in a wire frame that is suspended just above the ground, the vehicle's interpretation embodies Lexus' vision of a more sustainable future coming into focus and embracing the ideas of electrification, technology, and bespoke design. The display showcases the Lexus RZ, the first Lexus dedicated battery-electric model. As Milan Design Week opens, we look forward to seeing how the public engages with the Lexus presentation, and makes our vision for the future their own"ĭeveloped in partnership with Lexus and Germane Barnes, the ON/ installation gives a vision for an electrified, carbon-neutral and human-centred future. "We are especially thrilled to be able to present the work of the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2022 finalists and Royal College of Arts students in the context of Germane Barnes's ON/ installation, in its second iteration here with lighting design studio Aqua Creations. "We are excited to return to Milan Design Week with an incredible array of projects that highlight next generation design and our commitment at Lexus to forging a path towards a carbon-neutral future through technology, craftsmanship, and innovation," commented Brian Bolain, Lexus' global head of marketing. Compelling and engaging, Lexus: Sparks of Tomorrow, includes an immersive installation by award-winning architect and designer Germane Barnes with lighting studio Aqua Creations, new prototypes from LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2022 finalists, and work by students at London's Royal College of art envisioning a more sustainable future. This year's event, Lexus: Sparks of Tomorrow, presents a trio of design explorations, all inspired by Lexus' human-centered, future-oriented approach to design. Today Lexus unveiled its exhibit at the 2022 edition of Milan Design Week, showcasing the brand's design philosophy and exemplifying Lexus' commitment to sustainability.
