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Ettore Sottsass

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ETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) was born in Innsbruck, Austria. He received a degree in architecture from the Turin Politecnico in 1939. In 1947 he set up a firm in Milan where he dealt with architectural and design projects. In 1980 he founded the firm Sottass Associates, where he continued his work as architect and designer. The following year he set up, ...

ETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) was born in Innsbruck, Austria. He received a degree in architecture from the Turin Politecnico in 1939. In 1947 he set up a firm in Milan where he dealt with architectural and design projects. In 1980 he founded the firm Sottass Associates, where he continued his work as architect and designer. The following year he set up, with colleagues, friends and internationally renowned architects, the Memphis group, which soon became the flagship of “new design” and a landmark for the contemporary avant-garde movement. In 1985 his relationship with ACME began with 4 collections of jewelry. ACME was the first American company he ever designed for. He was awarded both an honorary doctoral degree at the Royal College of Art in London and a lifetime achievement award by the Brooklyn Museum in New York. In 1997 Sottsass completed “Casa Maui,” on the ACME Studios compound in Maui.

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