fuksas studio visit

fuksas studio in rome, italy
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designboom recently visited the studio of fuksas, one of the most prolific firms
in italy with projects all around the world. headed by massimiliano and doriana fuksas,
the rome-based practice has worked on designs ranging from retail space to urban master plans.
focused on exploring spatial and formal problem solving, fuksas' buildings, exhibitions, and products
communicate bold elements with innovative and contemporary design.



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located blocks from the tiber, the studio is housed in an old courtyard building that has been
renovated by massimiliano fuksas. much of the original character of the space has been preserved
with exposed structural beams and textured walls retrofitted with modern additions.
separated in to a number of different studios for specific projects, the spaces facilitate a focused
working environment with five to fifteen people in each. an external corridor circumscribing
the courtyard connects the individual studios together.



model of the 'piedmont region headquarters' (left) in turin, italy and rome's 'congress center' (right)
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interior view of the 'congress center' model
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construction shot
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model workshop
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past site and massing models on the wall
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model of 'europark 1' in salzburg, austria (1994)
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meeting room
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'zouhria'  for alessi in the foreground
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(left) exposed wooden beams in the ceiling
(right) exterior walkway connecting the different studios
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courtyard space
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doriana o. mandrelli in her studio
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