A comprehensive monograph dedicated to Formafantasma, a multidisciplinary design studio recognized as one of the most creative and innovative in contemporary times, has been published.
Founded in 2009 by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, Formafantasma is a research-focused studio. This book, edited by Alessandro Rabottini, provides a critical and exhaustive analysis of their pioneering practices.
Over the last decade, the studio has established itself as one of the most influential entities of its generation. Formafantasma, created by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin in 2009, challenges established conventions and fluidly navigates between different areas to redefine the potential of modern design.
The work constitutes a systematic survey of the studio's vast portfolio, presenting everything from product design projects to spatial interventions. Through this collection, the book investigates the studio's rigorous and contextual methodology, evidenced by collaborations with prominent brands and institutions such as Prada, Flos, Artek, and Fondation Cartier.
More than just a simple catalog of works, the book functions as an in-depth investigation into the essence and purpose of contemporary design, positioning Formafantasma within broader discussions about culture and materiality. The publication includes extensive interviews with Trimarchi and Farresin, supplemented by contributions from notable experts, curators, and professionals, solidifying the studio's output within a global design debate.
Notable contributors include Paola Antonelli, Alice Rawsthorn, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hella Jongerius, Marianne Goebel, Domitilla Dardi, Anna Tsing, Emanuele Coccia, Alessandro Rabottini, and Andrés Jaque. The final result is a definitive record of Formafantasma's journey and an essential resource for understanding the ideas that define current design, offering a deeper view of the intellectual structures driving this field.
Call to Makers promoted the inauguration of the CO Architects Furniture Design Workshop, presenting furniture conceived through reuse methods, upcycling, and innovative manual techniques by the first cohort of the program.
Over a nine-month period, participants, working individually or in groups, developed and built unique items. These were made using materials that were recovered, rescued, and repurposed. The creations range in size, from benches to dining tables, demonstrating the creative potential of material intelligence, economical manufacturing, and practical production.
The show aims to celebrate the culture of making, craftsmanship, collaboration, and creativity promoted by CO Architects. The launch event will include a debate panel with workshop members and guests, addressing themes such as the design process, manufacturing obstacles, and the importance of manual production in the field of architecture.
Architects, designers, and the general public are encouraged to visit the exhibition to see the works and understand the narratives behind each piece. The show will remain open to the public until August 10th.
