In September 2011 Maison&Objet took on the challenge of imagining an event that could share the energy of its aisles and its offerings with the general public. In its wake, Paris Design Week was born. A festive, unifying gathering which flies the banner of the art of living and in which the whole city reveals the innumerable talents within. Designers, architects, decorators, fashion designers, and chefs have answered the call through spaces that bring creation to life in the city!

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The event extends over two weekends to help visitors discover exhibitions and installations in 200 participating sites; eight full days for many meetings within the framework of an expanded program of cocktail parties, open houses, workshops, private tours and roundtables. Banlieue Est and the prototypes of the Piscine collection were part of it.