Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

Ludovica + Roberto Palomba are often called the golden couple of Italian design. Both trained as architects, and they founded their Milan studio in 1994. For more than 25 years they have created products that sidestep trends in favour of lasting quality. Their approach is philosophical as much as aesthetic: they search for the essence of every project, aiming for a sense of balance closer to Eastern traditions than Nordic minimalism. Their goal is wellbeing as much as beauty. Their work sits deliberately between decorative excess and radical minimalism, bringing organic forms and clean, squared geometry into conversation, nowhere more successfully than in the bathroom, a field in which they are widely recognised as leaders.

The Palombas believe good design should reach as many people as possible. Much of their research has focused on industrial production and serial manufacturing, while still drawing on the artisan traditions that preserve Italian craft knowledge. Across almost every category of furniture, their designs are recognisable without ever feeling repetitive. They are intended to last, as quiet, faithful companions in everyday life. They have worked with and art directed many of the most established brands in design, including Boffi, Cappellini, Dornbracht, Driade, Foscarini, Kartell, Laufen, Poltrona Frau and Zanotta. Their work now extends into architecture, contract interiors and yacht design. Their honours include the Compasso d’Oro, Elle Decoration International Design Awards, Red Dot, Good Design and German Design Awards.

For Artemide they designed Arrival, a delicate, organic ceiling light that reflects their gift for softening technical objects into calm, sculptural presences.

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