Designed by Alberto and Francesco Meda, HUB is a collection that interprets the modular wall system in its rigorous design. With hub you can create versatile compositions that meet the needs of contemporary living: spacious bookcases, functional sideboards and light open wall units that extend the various functional possibilities of the living room. Articulated and essential, Hub is built around the relationship of three elements: vertical elements out of extruded aluminium, elegant and slender wooden shelves, and front and back panels that define solids and voids within the configuration.
AboutHUB
Hub’s extruded vertical elements are fixed to the wall thanks to an invisible mounting system. The vertical elements may be either floor-standing, with adjustable feet, or suspended. The shelves, available in two depths, are fixed to the vertical elements by means of aluminium joints.
Thanks to its different configurations, Hub becomes a centerpiece that brings together the various functions of the living area.
Alberto Meda
He was born in Lenno Tremezzina (Como) in 1945. He graduated in mechanical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan. In 1987 and 1989, he designed two historic chairs for Alias, Lightlight and Softlight, the first currently on display in MoMA’s permanent collection. The first Alias chairs of the Frame collection date back to 1994, followed in 2003 by Frametable, in 2007 by the Tech wood outdoor collection, and in 2009 by the Biplane tables. In 2011, he was awarded ADI’S Compasso d’Oro for the Teak folding outdoor table. He co-designed the Hydrochair chair (2011) and the HUB system (2022) with Francesco Meda. He lives and works in Milan.
Francesco Meda
He was born in Milan in 1984 and graduated in 2006 from the European Institute of Design in Milan in Industrial Design. He worked in Sebastian Bergne’s studio in London and later in Ross Lovegrove’s studio. Since his return to Milan in 2008, he has collaborated with his father Alberto Meda on projects for various clients. At the same time, he carries out personal art and design projects with galleries such as Nilufar Gallery, Schoeni Art Gallery in Hong Kong, Colos, Luce di Carrara, Rossana Orlandi Gallery, and Mint Gallery in London. In 2022, he designed the Hub system for Alias with Alberto Meda. He lives and works in Milan.
