Architect Adolfo Natalini, Superstudio Co-Founder, Dies at 79
Adolfo Natalini, who co-founded the radical architecture group Superstudio, passed away in Florence at the age of 79, just six months following the death of fellow co-founder Cristiano Toraldo di Francia. Born in 1941, Natalini played a crucial role in the radical architecture movement in Florence during the 1960s and 1970s. Superstudio's influential works, such as the 'Continuous Monument' series, left a lasting impact on the field. After the collective disbanded, he established Natalini Architetti, undertaking projects like the Novoli University Campus and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, as well as designs in cities including Frankfurt, Jerusalem, Groningen, and The Hague. A professor at the University of Florence, he received accolades from various academies. Colleagues admired him, and he wished to create architecture that promotes happiness.
Key facts
- Adolfo Natalini died in Florence at age 79.
- He co-founded Superstudio with Cristiano Toraldo di Francia, Gian Piero Frassinelli, Roberto and Alessandro Magris, and Alessandro Poli.
- Superstudio was active between 1970 and 1972.
- Natalini was born in 1941.
- He founded Natalini Architetti with Fabrizio Natalini.
- His projects include the Novoli University Campus, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence, Campi Bisenzio shopping center, Römerberg in Frankfurt, Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, Waagstraat in Groningen, and Muzenplein in The Hague.
- He was a professor at the University of Florence's Faculty of Architecture.
- He was an honorary member of BDA and FAIA, and member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno, Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, and Accademia di San Luca.
- The exhibition 'Paradigma – Il tavolo dell’architetto Adolfo Natalini' was held at Museo Novecento in Florence.
- Cristiano Toraldo di Francia died six months earlier.
Entities
Artists
- Adolfo Natalini
- Cristiano Toraldo di Francia
- Gian Piero Frassinelli
- Roberto Magris
- Alessandro Magris
- Alessandro Poli
- Fabrizio Natalini
- Marco Magni
- Piero Guicciardini
- Tommaso Sacchi
- Sergio Risaliti
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Superstudio
- Natalini Architetti
- University of Florence
- BDA (Bund Deutscher Architekten)
- FAIA (Honorary Fellow American Institute of Architects)
- Accademia delle Arti del Disegno di Firenze
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara
- Accademia di San Luca
- Museo Novecento – Firenze
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence)
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Pisa)
- Museo dell'Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Comune di Firenze
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Frankfurt
- Germany
- Jerusalem
- Israel
- Alzate Brianza
- Zola Predosa
- Groningen
- Netherlands
- Leipzig
- The Hague
- Siena
- Campi Bisenzio
- Novoli
- Porta Tufi
- Via del Salviatino