Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913–1968) was an Italian architect and designer.
Also recorded as Piergiacomo Castiglioni; icon of italian design.
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in brief
- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1968
- Known for
- architect and designer
- Place of birth
- Milan
Overview
Born at Milan in 1913, died at Milan in 1968.
In detail
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni studied at Polytechnic University of Milan. training under Giannino Castiglioni is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian.
The field of work recorded is architecture and industrial design. The authority associates the name with The Castiglioni Method. Giannino Castiglioni is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Lierna. Employment is recorded with Polytechnic University of Milan and Brionvega. Positions recorded include full professor.
Works named in the authority record are Lierna Chair and San Gabriele Arcangelo in Mater Dei Church.
Work by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, Israel Museum, ADI Design Museum and Museo Castiglioni.
Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal for Italian Architecture and Compasso d'Oro.
Sources
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- 1.
“Pier Giacomo Castiglioni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3902873: Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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