Angelo Mangiarotti facts for kids
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Angelo Mangiarotti
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| Born | 26 February 1921 Milan, Italy
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| Died | 2 July 2012 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Architect |
Angelo Mangiarotti (born February 26, 1921 – died July 2, 2012) was a famous Italian architect and designer. He was known for always thinking about what people really needed. He focused on making buildings and products using industrial methods. Mangiarotti believed in using the right materials and techniques. This helped him create strong and useful designs.
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Biography
Angelo Mangiarotti was born in Milan, Italy, in 1921. He grew up to be an architect, city planner, and designer. His amazing designs won him many awards. These awards came from Italy and other countries.
Angelo Mangiarotti finished his studies in architecture in 1948. He graduated from the Politecnico di Milano. In 1953, he moved to the United States. There, he worked as a visiting professor in Chicago. He taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology. During this time, he met other famous architects. These included Frank Lloyd Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. They greatly influenced his work and personal growth.
Two years later, Mangiarotti returned to Italy. He opened his own architecture firm in Milan. He worked with Bruno Morassutti until 1960. Angelo Mangiarotti also taught at many universities. He shared his knowledge in places like Venice, Hawaii, and Florence.
Major Works
Angelo Mangiarotti worked on many different projects. Here are some of his most important works.
Buildings and Infrastructure
- Early Projects: He designed an exhibition hall in Genoa in 1963. He also worked on a warehouse for metal materials in Padova in 1958. One of his early church designs was the Mater Misericordiae church in Baranzate in 1957.
- Railway Stations: He designed parts of Milan's railway system. This included the Repubblica and Venezia underground stations in 1992. He also worked on the Milano Certosa and Milano Rogoredo national railway stations in 1982.
- Industrial and Office Buildings: Mangiarotti designed the IMM Office and exhibition building in Carrara in 1991. He also created the Snaidero headquarters in Majano del Friuli in 1978. These buildings often used special precast concrete systems. These systems helped build things faster and stronger.
Homes and Residences
- Residential Buildings: He designed homes in Arosio in 1977 and Monza in 1972. He also created residential buildings in Milan. These included projects on Via Gavirate in 1959 and Via Quadronno in 1960.
Industrial Design
Industrial design is about making everyday objects useful and beautiful.
- Objects and Furniture: He designed crystal objects from 1986 to 2006. He also created the "Ergonomica" steel collection in 1990. This collection included cutlery and coffee pots. The "Chicago" chair, made from reinforced fiberglass, was designed in 1983.
- Tables and Lamps: He designed marble and stone tables using a special "gravity joint." Examples include "Eros" (1971) and "Incas" (1978). He also created beautiful lamps from Murano glass. These include "Saffo" and "Lesbo" lamps from 1966.
Sculptures
Mangiarotti also created many sculptures.
- Marble Sculptures: He made several "Divenire" sculptures from Carrara marble. These can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, and Munich.
- Metal Sculptures: He created "Massacro a Sant'Anna" from steel in 2000. Another metal sculpture was "DNA" made from aluminum in 1998.
Exhibitions
Angelo Mangiarotti's work was shown in many important international exhibitions.
- Tokyo: His work was displayed at Gallery-MA in 2004.
- Milan: He had an exhibition at the Triennale di Milano in 2002.
- Paris: His designs were shown at the Centre Georges Pompidou in 1983.
Awards
Angelo Mangiarotti received many awards for his work.
- Honorary Degrees: He received an honorary degree in Industrial Design from Politecnico di Milano in 2002. He also got an honorary doctorate from Technische Universität München in 1998.
- Compasso d’oro ADI: This is a very important Italian design award. He received it for his entire career in 1994.
- Design Plus Prize: He won this award in 1991 for his "Ergonomica" collection.
Images for kids
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The building at Via Quadronno, 24, in Milan, designed by Mangiarotti.
See also
In Spanish: Angelo Mangiarotti para niños
