Gio Ponti

Giovanni Ponti (1891–1979), better known by his nickname Gio, was arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian architecture and design. He is best known for his imposing buildings (his Pirelli Tower looms over Milan); his sometimes practical, sometimes impractical furniture (including, in the former category, the lightweight Superleggera chair, produced by Cassina since 1957; […]

The pioneer of modern design is the focus of an upcoming retrospective in Paris

The pioneer of modern design is the focus of an upcoming retrospective in Paris

With a career spanning over six decades, Gio Ponti can be considered the developer of modern architecture and modern industrial design in Italy, with a diverse approach ranging from architecture, industrial design, art, and editorial publishing. His unlimited creativity is still today a source of inspiration for many designers worldwide.

Gio Ponti display cabinet, model 2140 Singer & Sons Italy, 1951 Italian walnut, lacquered wood, brass 79 w x 18 d x 8... on Jun 12, 2014

“simply sublime”

Expo jubilatoire de l'automne, la rétrospective consacrée par le musée des Arts Décoratifs* à l'oeuvre immense du génie italien Gio Ponti, promet de faire vibrer Paris. Suivez ses sept enseignements capitaux pour faire rayonner votre home.*Du 19 octobre au 10 février 2019, "Tutto Ponti. Gio Ponti, archi-designer". Plus de renseignements ici.

Vente de la collection d’un appartement conçu par Gio Ponti

Gio Ponti’s cut-out cathedral in Taranto deserves a resurrection | The design of the Concattedrale Gran Madre di Dio, as it became known, was inspired by its maritime surroundings. In place of a central crossing tower, Ponti came up with the idea of a ‘sail’. A kind of belfry without bells, the full width of the nave and 40m high, it is built from two concrete walls just a metre apart, perforated with vertical slits and hexagonal openings #architecture #design #cathedral