ifdesign and a25architetti Win Top Prizes at 2021 Festa dell’Architetto
At the 9th Festa dell’Architetto held in Venice, ifdesign received the “Architetto italiano 2021” award, while a25architetti was honored with the “Giovane Talento dell’Architettura italiana 2021” accolade. Founded in 2002 by Franco Tagliabue Volontè and Ida Savina Luisa Origgi, ifdesign was recognized for its Laboratori e Centro Socio Educativo in Erba (CO), which was completed in 2019 at a cost of €516,000 for 550 sqm, showcasing a green fiberglass facade. a25architetti, directed by Francesco and Paolo Manzoni since 2018, earned recognition for the Rifugio del Gelso renovation in Montevecchia (LC). Jette Cathrin Hopp of Snøhetta chaired the jury. This event marked Francesco Miceli’s inaugural appearance as CNAPPC president and reignited conversations about the Law for Architecture. Other notable mentions included MoDusArchitects, Guicciardini & Magni Architetti, and PBeB, with over 400 submissions received.
Key facts
- ifdesign won 'Architetto italiano 2021' for Laboratori e Centro Socio Educativo in Erba (CO).
- a25architetti won 'Giovane Talento dell’Architettura italiana 2021' for Rifugio del Gelso in Montevecchia (LC).
- The 9th Festa dell’Architetto took place in Venice within the New European Bauhaus.
- The jury was chaired by Jette Cathrin Hopp, member of Snøhetta since 2005.
- Francesco Miceli served as president of CNAPPC for the first time at this edition.
- Minister Franceschini called the Law for Architecture 'necessary and indispensable.'
- MoDusArchitects received an honorable mention for restoring Accademia Cusanus in Bressanone.
- Guicciardini & Magni Architetti received an honorable mention for Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Pisa.
- PBeB–Paolo Belloni Architetti received an honorable mention for piazza XXV Aprile in Gorla Minore.
- Over 400 proposals were submitted for the awards.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Tagliabue Volontè
- Ida Savina Luisa Origgi
- Francesco Manzoni
- Paolo Manzoni
- Jette Cathrin Hopp
- Francesco Miceli
- Giuseppe Cappochin
- Matteo Scagnol
- Sandy Attia
- Adolfo Natalini
- Paolo Belloni
Institutions
- ifdesign
- a25architetti
- Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC)
- New European Bauhaus
- Snøhetta
- Noivoiloro
- MoDusArchitects
- Guicciardini & Magni Architetti
- PBeB–Paolo Belloni Architetti
- MBA and Partners
- Accademia Cusanus
- Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Pisa
- Opera della Primaziale Pisana
- Artribune
Locations
- Lombardy
- Venice
- Italy
- Erba
- Como
- Lecco
- Sirtori
- Montevecchia
- Bressanone
- Bolzano
- Pisa
- Gorla Minore
- Varese