Vittoriano Viganò

For Vittoriano Viganò, all forms of design shared a common purpose: acting as tools for human progress and social responsibility, aimed at improving quality of life. His multidisciplinary approach bridged scales—from industrial design and interiors to architecture and urban planning—earning him international recognition as Italy’s leading figure in the Brutalist movement. Born into a creative family as the son of painter and engraver Vico Viganò, he pursued architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944. Upon opening his studio, he began a close collaboration with Gino Sarfatti, becoming Art Director of Arteluce and designing the flagship store in Milan's Via della Spiga, along with iconic pieces like the VV Cinquanta lighting series. In 1991, he was awarded the Italian Republic President Prize for Architecture by the San Luca Academy.