Aldo Rossi: Design - 1960-1997. Catalogue Raisonne

Aldo Rossi was an architect, professor, and designer who collaborated with many important manufacturers. This volume investigates his activity in the design sector, presenting furnishings and objects designed and manufactured from 1960 to 1997, including well-known pieces such as the La Conica and La Cupola coffee makers by Alessi, the Cabina dell'Elba by Bruno Longoni Atelier dArredo, and the Paris chair by Unifor. The analysis of this production highlights the relationship with architecture, and technical drawings and documentation help to restore the history of each piece.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2022
Publisher: Silvana

Aldo Rossi, a renowned architect, professor, and theorist, expanded his impressive career to include a renowned designer. In this field, Rossi displayed exceptional professionalism and passion until his untimely death in 1997. He collaborated with some of the most prestigious Italian and international manufacturers, including Alessi, Artemide, Bruno Longoni Atelier dArredo, Molteni, Rosenthal, and Unifor.

The book delves into Aldo Rossi's comprehensive involvement in the design sector, showcasing his furnishings and objects created from 1960 to 1997. Among these, several pieces gained widespread recognition, such as the La Conica and La Cupola coffee makers by Alessi, the Cabina dellElba by Bruno Longoni Atelier dArredo, and the Paris chair by Unifor.

The analysis of this diverse production, which also includes unpublished projects and prototypes, emphasizes Rossi's unwavering connection with architecture. Technical drawings, photographic and archival documentation, and a critical essay by Domitilla Dardi contribute to restoring the history of each piece. The book is available in both English and Italian.

Weight: 1620g
Dimension: 280 x 240 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836651184