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Architect, born in 1977, founded Francesco Librizzi Studio in 2005, an atelier specializing in architecture, interior design, exhibition setups, and product design. Over the years, his projects have consistently explored the essential characteristics of space, emphasizing the sculptural nature of interior architecture and its relationship with the architectural heritage.
Among his most significant works, Casa C and Casa G, with their iconic staircases, have garnered widespread public and critical acclaim for their ability to bridge architecture and landscape through a sharp and lightweight design language.
His work has received prestigious international recognition, including the Prix Émile Hermès (2008) and an Honorable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro (2014) for the exhibition design of Gino Sarfatti: The Design of Light at the Triennale di Milano. His projects have been published in leading international architecture and design magazines such as Domus, Abitare, and Wallpaper, and have been exhibited at renowned institutions like the Louvre and the Triennale di Milano.
Notable exhibition designs include AILATI – The Italian Pavilion at the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale (2010), projects for the Foto/Industria Biennale produced by MAST in Bologna (2019–2023), and La Grande Brera at Palazzo Citterio (2024).
Since 2018, the studio has also focused on brand identity and art direction, establishing long-term collaborations with FontanaArte, a historic Italian lighting design brand, Siemens Italia, and the emerging upholstered furniture brand Dàmeda.
Francesco Librizzi has taught at various universities in Italy and abroad. Notably, he has collaborated with the Faculty of Architecture in Genoa, the Faculty of Architecture in Palermo, and the Master’s program in Interior Design at NABA, where he has served as a guest professor in Interior Architecture and Exhibition Design.