The legendary Fondazione Achille Castiglioni, set in the architect’s former studio in Milan, is at risk of closing: sign the petition
set up his studio with brother Pier Giacomo in Milan's Piazza Castello 27. From the studio, the pair created some of the most recognised and beloved pieces of contemporary design, including several lighting designs for Flos and inventive furniture such as the ‘Mezzadro’ and ‘Sella’ stool for Zanotta, respectively made from a humble tractor seat and bike saddle on a pole.
‘In the 20 years of the foundation's activity, over 80,000 visitors have passed through these premises and were able to see this study and listen to our stories,’ say Giovanna and Carlo. ‘In this place, we have told the activity of our father and his brothers, but above all, we shared the design process of the objects they made history and brought Italian design within everyone's reach.
The petition was first brought to Wallpaper's attention by architect and Triennale Milano president Stefano Boeri. 'The Fondazione Castiglioni represents not only the works of Achille Castiglioni and his brothers, but it represents the extraordinary generation of a unique place in the world, where Achille Castiglioni worked, imagining and creating extraordinary pieces that have made the history of international design,' he told us.
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