Maria Cristina Didero is an independent design curator, consultant and author, who has contributed to many publications over the years. Didero has consulted for companies such as Vitra, Fritz Hansen, Lexus, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Valextra among others.
Marialaura Irvine photographed in her Milan studio on Via della Moscova in February. In the background is an outdoor version of Studio Irvine’s ‘Donna’ chair for Baleri ItaliaStudio Irvine's recent relocation to a historic 20th century Liberty-style building on Milan’s Via della Moscova has marked a new pivotal chapter in its journey.
Over the past decade, Irvine, who is originally from Naples, has served as the dynamic creative force propelling Studio Irvine forward. Throughout this period, she has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to innovation while honouring the legacy of her late husband. Her thoughtful design approach eschews a rigid adherence to specific styles, and is grounded in a cross-disciplinary philosophy, meticulous research and a deep understanding of design history.
A ‘Paf Paf’ chair, designed by Studio Irvine for Mattiazzi, features an ash frame and cushions padded with recycled feathers and upholstered in Kvadrat fabricIrvine’s research emphasises mono-materiality; she is always ‘in search of a synthesis that, following an industrial approach, reduces material waste. Materials are to be used in a structural sense, and not be merely decorative.’ As if to prove that, at this year’s, Studio Irvine will debut a diverse range of projects.
With MDF Italia, the studio has created the ‘Stadium’ table, its juxtaposition of metal legs with a textured glass top challenging the company’s conventions. Other projects include a powder paint collection, SkinClay, for Matteo Brioni, which is defined by natural colours and pays homage to great women in 20th century art and design, fromand Georgia O’Keeffe to Lina Bo Bardi.
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