Andreu World, a leading name in contemporary furniture design, has a rich history of collaboration with some of the most esteemed designers from around the globe. While the company boasts an extensive roster of creative partners, this article highlights four particularly renowned designers whose innovative contributions have significantly shaped Andreu World’s esteemed portfolio. Through these collaborations, Andreu World continues to set the standard for excellence and creativity in the furniture industry.
Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola, a designer and architect born in Oviedo, Spain, operates Studio Urquiola in Milan. Her work is known for its playful, poetic, yet pragmatic approach. Urquiola collaborates with renowned Italian designers like Achille Castiglioni and Piero Lissoni. Notable projects for Andreu World include Nub, inspired by her childhood, and Nuez, which focuses on sustainable and circular design.
Urquiola’s solo career has garnered public and critical acclaim for its fresh perspective and willingness to challenge design norms. Her work reflects an inquisitive spirit and the ability to transform everyday objects into innovative designs, presenting familiar items unexpectedly.
“I always think that the project I’m working on will be the best one, where the design and materials are anti-fragile and resilient”
Designs by Patricia Urquiola
Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck is known for his subversive, iconoclastic approach, aiming to improve life for as many people as possible. He works in seclusion, often retreating to remote locations in nature, while his team operates in Paris. Starck’s career includes over 10,000 creations, ranging from everyday items to innovative mega-yachts, always pushing design boundaries.
Starck’s collaboration with Andreu World reflects his philosophy of love and shared vision in projects. This partnership emphasizes sustainability and innovation, exemplified by the FSC® 100% certification of their work.
“Subversive, ethical, ecological, political, humorous… that is how I see my job as a designer”
Designs by Philippe Starck
Lievore Altherr Molina
“Design is a method of action. As a discipline, it does not do what people want, but rather suggests what they might want. This conditional is fundamental”
Founded in 1991 by Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr, and Manel Molina, the Lievore Altherr Molina studio specializes in product design, consultancy, and art direction, offering personalized solutions. Renowned for their furniture designs, the studio has also made significant contributions to interior, product, and packaging design. Alberto Lievore received the National Design Award in 1999, among many other accolades.
The studio’s work is exhibited globally and featured in top design magazines. They have developed iconic seating collections like RDL, Manila, and Smile, and have engaged in art direction and showroom launches. Their work epitomizes elegance, quality, and precision, driven by a holistic approach and technical mastery. The studio’s collaborative ethos has evolved with various partners, enhancing their visionary design practice.
Designs by Lievore Altherr Molina
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga is a highly esteemed Italian designer with extensive experience in the industrial production of furniture. He worked with BOFFI Cucine in the 1960s, and in 1971, he co-founded the Bruttura, Massoni, Pellizza studio, later known as A&D studio. In the 1990s, he established his own studio, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga Design, in Lombardy.
Since 2008, Cazzaniga has collaborated with Andreu World, creating award-winning seating and table designs, including Flex, Sail, Lake, Liceo, and Reverse. Known for his ingenuity and complex craftsmanship, his work is infused with emotion, intelligence, and practicality. Cazzaniga’s unique approach involves thorough material investigation and the exploration of new technologies, making him a singular figure in seat design.
“What I am interested in is to be close to the people who work in the workshops: I establish very deep relationships with the people with whom I work on materials or techniques”
Designs by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
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