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Signature Houses

Private Homes by Great Italian Designersย 
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Signature Houses by Lorenzo Pennati and Chiara Dal Canto takes readers on an inspiring journey through some of the world's most stunning homes created by renowned architects and designers. The book showcases unique architectural features and interior designs, offering a glimpse into the creative processes behind these extraordinary living spaces. It's a visual feast for those interested in architecture, design, and the artistic expressions of personal dwellings.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by architecture and design, especially if you appreciate exploring distinctive and remarkable residences created by innovative architects. It provides an inspiring look into a collection of unique homes that stand out for their creativity and character, making it a perfect feast for your artistic senses.

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This inspiring volume takes readers on a tour of luxurious interiors that showcase the best of Italian design and architecture.

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As part of the series dedicated to 'Made in Italy' architecture and design (Carlo Scarpa, Piero Portaluppi), this latest book features a stunning collection of interiors by acclaimed Italian designers and architects from the second half of the twentieth century.

Each of these exquisite spaces perfectly embodies the designer's unique creative spirit, encapsulating both the essence of the designer's personal style and taste with the trends of the era.

The ten projects, all specially photographed for the book, include such names in Italian architecture and design as: Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Gae Aulenti, Osvaldo Borsani, Piero and Barnaba Fornasetti, among others.

Ranging from residential to office spaces, each of these unique spaces has remained largely unchanged, and decades later they still speak for those who conceived of and inhabited them: Casa Fornasetti provides a unique testimony to the world of Piero Fornasetti, and now that of his son, Barnaba, who carries on his work and brand with strength and innovation; Casa Mollino represents the peak of architect Carlo Mollinoโ€™s ideas, beautifully serving as his aesthetic and conceptual legacy; and the vibrant, ironic, colourful Casa Quarestani perfectly sums up the poetic vision of Ettore Sottsass.

Signature Houses will be a must-have for lovers of bold design and stylish Italian interiors.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788891835413

Publisher: Mondadori Electa

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 March 2023

Country: Italy

Imprint: Mondadori Electa

Illustration: 150 Colour Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Chiara Dal Canto was born in Turin and studied philosophy. She writes on architecture and design for numerous Italian and international periodicals. Lorenzo Pennati is an interiors and advertising photographer. He works with many specialty publications in Italy and internationally, including Elle Decoration China and UK, Wohnrevue, Architectural Digest, and Marie Claire Maison.

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