As part of NYCxDESIGN the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York presents CHROMA, a fantastical, multi-sensory experience celebrating Swiss innovation and design excellence, curated by Sula's Creative Director Nadja Stäubli.
Step beyond the everyday and into CHROMA. CHROMA transforms the Atrium at WSA 180 in Manhattan’s Financial District into a radiant universe of vibrant hues, playful exploration, and rich tactile experiences. The installation celebrates Swiss craftsmanship, featuring newly created interactive sculptures designed by Nadja and produced by the Brooklyn-based design studio TWOSEVEN, alongside works by atelier oï, Röthlisberger, USM Modular Furniture, Jakob Schlaepfer, Sula, and more.
“Swiss design is often known for its precision and minimalism,” says Nadja. “With CHROMA, we’re creating a world that’s just as refined, but also full of softness, movement, and color. It’s a space that welcomes curiosity and invites you to connect—through touch, through color, through play.”
Press Preview and Opening Party
May 15, 2025 | Press Preview 7–8 PM | Opening Party 8–11 PM
Open to the Public: May 16–21, 2025, 12–7 PM
Located at WSA 180: 180 Maiden Lane Atrium, New York, NY 10038
Program Highlights
The installation will be accompanied by a series of public programs during NYCxDESIGN, inviting audiences to engage with the themes and collaborators behind CHROMA. Highlights include:
Thursday, May 15
7–8 PM | Press Preview
8–11 PM | Opening Night Celebration
Friday, May 16 | 6–8 PM
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Design Today
Co-hosted by Swissnex, this panel investigates how collaboration—across disciplines, mediums, and minds—redefines not only how we design, but how we understand authorship, process, and craft itself.
Saturday, May 17
Original Performance by Caroline Dartey
3 PM & 5 PM | Two short, site-specific performances created in response to the exhibition.
