Casa Milano has announced that Talking Walls will return for Season 4 from 17 to 19 November 2026, bringing a design theme that connects the architectural character of New York, Dubai, Tokyo and Paris to a single creative setting in Dubai.
The company said the three-day showcase will take place at Casa Milano’s flagship showroom, where the initiative will explore what makes cities recognizable and how those influences can translate into interior design concepts.
Platform for emerging designers
Talking Walls was launched in 2023, according to Casa Milano, as a platform aimed at celebrating and empowering young and emerging designers. The initiative is spearheaded by Azhar Sajan, founder of Casa Milano.
For the 2026 edition, Casa Milano said the programme will bring together junior designers from four established design firms: DWP, K4, Pinnacle Interiors and OBMI. The designers will each draw inspiration from one of the four cities, developing distinct interior design interpretations rather than recreating familiar cityscapes.
Design linked to place and hospitality setting
In its announcement, Casa Milano said the fourth season will look at how architecture, cultural influences and visual language shape spaces where people live, work and connect.
Azhar Sajan was quoted as saying that Talking Walls “has evolved with every season,” while keeping its purpose of celebrating creativity and giving emerging designers a platform. He added that this year’s focus is on how the identity of four cities can influence interior design, and that the showcase is being placed in a hospitality-inspired setting. Casa Milano said this approach is intended to highlight how design extends beyond visual appeal to materials, functionality and finer details.
Five-star hotel suite models and interactive programme
Casa Milano said the format will move beyond the bathroom-focused installations from previous years. Instead, Season 4 will reimagine the concepts through five-star hotel suite models, featuring approximately 12 key product categories from Casa Milano and Danube Hospitality.
The company also outlined interactive elements for visitors, including panel discussions, wellness sessions, and expert-led hospitality sessions. As part of the programme, Casa Milano said there will be a zero-percent cocktail experience by Quooker.
Casa Milano said the exhibition follows three editions held during Dubai Design Week and will mark a new chapter by being held at Casa Milano’s showroom. The company described the three-day showcase as a combination of design installations with talks and experiences designed to encourage conversation across design and hospitality.