Atelio plans to open dedicated Ralph Lauren Home and Rimadesio flagship spaces in the region before the end of 2026, according to information shared by the company’s representatives. The planned openings would expand a design business that combines furniture, art advisory and collectible design under chief executive Ruggero Ottogalli.
The announcement comes as the agency points to Downtown Design, Nomad Abu Dhabi and Frieze as part of the wider regional art and design calendar. No opening dates or locations for the two flagship spaces were specified in the material provided.
A portfolio spanning furniture and collectible design
Atelio is Vivium’s design division. Its portfolio includes international names such as Cassina, Giorgetti, Kettal and Boffi|DePadova, alongside its work across art advisory and collectible design.
The company describes its approach as bringing furniture, artworks and individual pieces into the same conversation about how people use their homes. Rather than presenting interiors solely through seasonal styles, its stated focus includes craftsmanship, provenance and the relationship between objects and their owners.
Ottogalli’s background in the regional design market
Ottogalli has more than two decades of experience in luxury furniture and interiors, according to the biographical material supplied with the announcement. His previous roles include positions at Poltrona Frau, Herman Miller and Giorgetti, as well as managing director of Downtown Design Dubai.
That background connects international furniture brands with the region’s designers, architects and customers. At Atelio, his remit includes developing the portfolio and its retail presence across the Middle East.
Personal collections and regional identity
The company’s proposed discussion themes also highlight interiors that mix international design with regional identity, heritage pieces and personal objects. These are ideas put forward by Atelio and its representatives, rather than findings from a consumer study.
For the business, the planned flagship spaces form the concrete next step outlined in the announcement. Further details about their locations and opening schedules remain to be announced.