Antonio Citterio: Architecture, Design, and the Luxury of Minimalism

Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi profiles Antonio Citterio, an Italian architect and designer known for his minimalist approach to luxury. The article explores five intertwined narratives: the role of Patricia Viel as Citterio's partner; the relationship between design and architecture in Italy; Citterio's signature polo shirts as a reflection of his aesthetic; his philosophy of design as background; and his work for luxury brands like Bulgari. Citterio's practice, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, is noted for hotels, residences, and retail spaces that reject baroque excess and intellectual snobbery in favor of essentiality. The profile also touches on sustainability, with Citterio advocating for designing objects with their eventual disposal in mind. The piece is part of a series on Italian architects.