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Designer
Claudio Silvestrin
Claudio Silvestrin is a pupil of A. G. Fronzoni who completed his studies in London, where he lives and works. His practice, Claudio Silvestrin Architects, was established in 1989 with offices in London and, since 2006, in Milan.
Biography
Background
Claudio Silvestrin is a pupil of A. G. Fronzoni who completed his studies in London, where he lives and works. His practice, Claudio Silvestrin Architects, was established in 1989 with offices in London and, since 2006, in Milan.
Signature Style
Cappellini defines his style as austere though never extreme or rigid, contemporary yet timeless, with minimalism as a reaction to cacophony and visual untidiness. Each design defines a lifestyle rather than a stylistic model.
He has also written books, including Eye Claudio (2008) and Timeless Italian Style (2017).
Notable Works
- Millenium Hope table and bench series for Cappellini
- Cosmic Desk for Promemoria / Ghianda
- Terra kitchen for Minotti Cucine
- Fessura Lamp for Platek
Legacy
His Terra kitchen won a Wallpaper Magazine Design Award in 2005, and in 2018 he received the Mark Wilkinson Award for Lifetime Achievement.
