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Massimo Castagna
After his architectural studies concluded in 1984 at the Polytechnic University of Milan, Massimo Castagna, a
determined architectural mind, took a very short step towards starting of his professional career. In 1986, he founded
the studio AD Architettura, which still today follows important projects for international and historical design brands.
In the world of architecture, his name was legitimized soon after with high caliber projects including the “Pyramid”
laboratory designed for the scientific committee Everest-K2-CNR and realized for the National Council of Research.
Installed in 1991, it is still operational in Nepal at a height of 5050 meters. The biggest collaborations and continued
successes have also brought forth Massimo Castagna’s strong identity in the world of design. He is artistic director
of some of the most important brands of the interior design sector and the products that he creates are always
recognizable, with their strong and decisive features and passionate search to achieve new moods and sensations
that distinguish his original work. Beyond their visual appeal, Massimo Castagna’s signature architecture, use of space,
and products evoke many emotions. Among others, he has collaborated with Acerbis International, Ceccotti Collezioni,
Exteta, Gallotti&Radice, Giorgetti, Henge, knIndustrie, Minotti poltrone e divani, Rossana Cucine.
Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
From the beating heart of Milan, a captivating sense of design charms the world. In 1994, two architects, Ludovica
Serafini and Roberto Palomba, founded Palomba Serafini Associati. Internationally celebrated by the world of
architecture, the duo has received many awards and recognitions, including the Compasso d’Oro ADI Award, the Elle
Decoration International Design Award, the Red Dot, the Design Plus, the Good Design Award, and the German Design
Award. They also coordinate exhibitions and architectural work around the world, cooperating and managing the art
direction for some of the most beloved brands. The label Ludovica + Roberto Palomba collaborates with worldwide
design names, such as Antolini, Bisazza, Boffi, Brix, Cappellini, Dornbracht, Driade, Elica, Elmar, Exteta, Fiam, Flaminia,
Foscarini, KitchenAid, Kos, Laufen, Lema, Plank, Poltrona Frau, Rapsel, Redaelli, Salviati, Sawaya & Moroni, Samsung,
Schiffini, Tubes, Valli & Valli, Viccarbe, When Objects Work, Zanotta, and Zucchetti.
