XTRA’s Grand Opening

The official opening of the new XTRA retail store at Marina Square was accompanied by the launch of Herman Miller’s Remastered Aeron – its second stop in Asia after Hong Kong.

BY Janice Seow

February 22nd, 2017

Tags: Aeron, herman miller, Thomas Niergarth, XTRA, XTRA Marina Square, XTRA Opening Party

XTRA commemorated its move to Marina Square after 22 years in Park Mall with an official launch party on 20 January 2017. Coinciding with the launch, Herman Miller released the highly anticipated remastered Aeron chair complemented by a 3D video mapping featuring the latest innovations of the iconic design. Congratulations to the lucky winners who brought home gifts from Herman Miller, Magis and Foscarini during the party.

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