DWA Design Studio Marks 20 Years with Limited-Edition Book
DWA Design Studio, established in Milan in 2005 by Alberto Artesani and Frederik De Wachter, marks its 20th anniversary with a special limited-edition book. This publication includes input from 20 friends, resulting in whimsical acronyms such as "Dreaming With Architecture." There are 100 individually numbered copies, each with a distinct title. Renowned for their strict aesthetic approach and innovative use of materials, the studio has explored Silipol, a terrazzo-like substance utilized in Milan's metro during the 1950s and 60s. Their 2023 installation for Les Eaux Primordiales at Alcova draws inspiration from various art forms, including classical paintings and the works of Bernd and Hilla Becher. Artesani and De Wachter have created items like the Hacker vases (2019) and the Unico project (2023), with aspirations for future endeavors such as a nightclub or a prefabricated home.
Key facts
- DWA Design Studio was founded in 2005 by Alberto Artesani and Frederik De Wachter.
- The studio celebrates 20 years with a limited-edition book of 100 numbered copies.
- Twenty friends reinterpreted the acronym DWA for the book.
- The book features separate contributions from each founder, created independently.
- The studio has researched Silipol material since 2016, used by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Milan metro Line 1.
- In 2023, they created an installation for Les Eaux Primordiales at Alcova during Fuorisalone.
- They designed Hacker vases (2019) with Manuel Coltri using marble waste.
- The Unico project (2023) for Pedrali uses plastic chair production scraps.
- The studio is located in a former chocolate factory in Milan's Nolo district.
- Influential artists include Daniel Buren and Ugo Rondinone.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Artesani
- Frederik De Wachter
- Franco Albini
- Franca Helg
- Bernd Becher
- Hilla Becher
- Patricia Urquiola
- Sandro Fabbri
- Andrea Q
- Antonio Rovaldi
- Daniel Buren
- Ugo Rondinone
- Manuel Coltri
- Frederik de Wachter
- Alberto Strada
- Annalisa Rosso
- Francesca Sarti
- Samuel Lambert
- Valentina Ciuffi
- Rosa Bertoli
Institutions
- DWA Design Studio
- LaTigre
- Les Eaux Primordiales
- Alcova
- Pedrali
- Room Mate Hotel Giulia
- Interieur Kortrijk
- DWA
- Lambert et Fils
- Wallpaper*
- Triennale Milano
- Rinascente
- London Craft Week
- Maison & Objet
- The Italian Cultural Institute (London)
- Clippings
- Zaha Hadid Design
- Kartell
- Frieze Art Fair
- Chart Architecture Award
- Dutch Design Awards
- DesignGuild Marks
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Nolo
- Kortrijk
- Belgium
- Rome
- Udine
- London
- United Kingdom