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Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola is a Spanish architect and designer whose career links Madrid and Milan with an independent practice based in the Italian city. Her work ranges from Moroso’s Fjord designs to the Lake Como hotel Il Sereno.

Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola studied in Milan, co-founded Studio Urquiola in 2001 and designed products for Moroso and architectural projects including Il Sereno.

From Oviedo to Milan

A Spanish architect and designer originally from Oviedo, Patricia Urquiola studied in Madrid before building her professional practice in Milan. Her work crosses product design, interiors and architecture in Italy and abroad.1,2

Learning in Milan

Urquiola completed her architecture degree at the Politecnico di Milano in 1989, studying under Achille Castiglioni. Her education in Milan followed her earlier studies in Madrid and led into a career spanning product development, interiors and architecture.2,3

Product work and design direction

Urquiola worked in product development at De Padova with Vico Magistretti. In 1996 she became head of the design group at Lissoni Associati, taking on a role that connected the development of individual objects with a wider design practice.2

Sources and citations (9)
  1. Patricia Urquiola
  2. Studio
  3. Patricia Urquiola
  4. Contact
  5. Patricia Urquiola. Fjord Armchair and Foot Stool. 2002
  6. Fjord table
  7. Il Sereno
  8. Sixième Sens Cartier installation
  9. Interior objects for talented women

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