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Featured Designer: Achille Castiglioni |
| Friday, 28 October 2011 |
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Born in Milan (1918-2002), Achille graduated in Architecture in 1944 and since 1940 he had dedicated himself to experimenting on industrial products with his brothers Livio (1911-1979) and Pier Giacomo (1913-1968). The 3 brothers have designed many classic pieces we know and love today with 14 of Achille’s personal pieces in the New York MoMA’s permanent collection.
Achille was often inspired by everyday things and made use of ordinary materials. He uses the minimal amount of materials while creating forms with a maximum effect.Achille has worked in collaboration with manufacturing companies such as: Aerotecnica Italiana, Alessi, Aura, Brionvega, Bernini, B&B Italia, BBB Bonacina, Cedit, Cimbali, Danese, De Padova, Driade, Feg, Flos, Fusital, Cassina, Gavina, Ideal Standard, Italtel, Il Coccio Umidificatori, Interflex, Lancia Auto, Longoni, Marcatrè, Moroso, Nagano, Olivetti Synthesis, Omsa, Ortotecnica, Phonola Radio, Poltrona Frau, Poggi, Phoebus Alter, Perani Fonderie, Rem, San Giorgio elettrodomestici, Teorema, Kartell, Up & Up, VLM, Zanotta.
His professional activities spanned throughout the fields of Architecture and Urban Planning; he earned international recognitions for his projects applied to serial production in the fields of lighting fixtures and furniture as well as for his breathtaking installations realized around the world. If you find yourself in Milan, we recommend taking the time to visit ‘The Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni’ Piazza Castello, 27 20121 Milan.
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