Patricia Urquiola facts for kids
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Patricia Urquiola
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| Born | 22 April 1961 |
| Occupation | Designer |
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Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo is a famous Spanish architect and designer. She was born in 1961 in Oviedo, Spain. She is known for creating beautiful and useful spaces and objects, from buildings to furniture.
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About Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola studied architecture in Spain and then moved to Milan, Italy, to finish her studies. She learned from famous designers like Achille Castiglioni. After working with other top designers, she started her own design studio in Milan in 2001.
Her studio works on many different projects. These include designing buildings, furniture, and art. She also helps companies with their creative ideas and even designs graphics.
Patricia has received many important awards. The Spanish government gave her the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts. She also received the Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. In 2023, she became an Honorary Ambassador for Marca España. In 2024, she was honored by the President of Italy for her amazing work.
She is the Art Director for a big company called Cassina. She also works with many other well-known companies. These include Flos, Moroso, BMW, and Louis Vuitton.
Her designs are so special that they are shown in museums all over the world. You can find her work in the MoMA in New York. Her designs are also in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Patricia also shares her knowledge with others. She has given talks at many universities. She is also part of important design committees.
Amazing Architecture Projects
Patricia Urquiola has designed many impressive buildings and spaces. Her work includes hotels, private homes, and showrooms.
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Hotels and Restaurants
Patricia has designed many beautiful hotels and restaurants.
- 2025: Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy.
- 2024: Casa Brera in Milan, Italy.
- 2023: Six Senses Rome in Rome, Italy.
- 2021: Four Seasons Hotel common areas in Milan.
- 2015: Hotel Il Sereno in Como, Italy.
- 2012: Hotel Das Stue in Berlin, Germany.
- 2010: Hotel Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona, Spain.
Special Installations
She also creates temporary art installations and displays.
- 2025: The Other Side Of The Hill at the Venice Biennale.
- 2024: El Paron at the Università degli Studi di Milano.
- 2023: Le Voyage Recommencé, Cartier Installation in Lucca, Italy.
- 2022: Il Galateo for Milan Design Week.
- 2019: Progressive Luxury Meets Creative Intelligence for BMW.
Exhibitions and Shows
Her work has been featured in many art and design exhibitions.
- 2020: Nature Morte Vivante, a solo exhibition in Madrid.
- 2018: A Castiglioni at the Triennale di Milano.
- 2017: Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry in Philadelphia.
Homes and Shops
Patricia designs private homes and stores for famous brands.
- 2024: A private apartment in Milan.
- 2022: A private mountain house in Bormio, Italy.
- 2018: A private villa in Ibiza, Spain.
- 2024: Santoni – Boutique 2025 in Milan.
- 2023: Ecoalf Shop in Milan.
- 2018: Swarovski Crystal Studio in Milan.
Creative Design Projects
Patricia Urquiola is also famous for designing furniture, lighting, and other objects.
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Here are some examples of her many designs:
- 2025: Mon-nid Bed for Cassina, Ardilla Teapot for Loewe.
- 2024: Dudet Sofa + Armchair for Cassina, Babar dining set for Glas Italia.
- 2023: Moncloud sofa for Cassina, Octopoda sculpture for Kvadrat.
- 2022: Almendra lamp for Flos, Cenote washbasin for Agape.
- 2021: Dudet armchair for Cassina, Pacific sofa for Moroso.
- 2020: Bio-mbo bed for Cassina, Pergola office structure for Haworth.
- 2019: Back Wing armchair for Cassina, Gogan seat for Moroso.
- 2018: Bowy sofa for Cassina, Overlay Bowl for Louis Vuitton.
- 2017: Nuez chair for Andreu World, Sonar washbasin collection for Laufen.
- 2016: Gender lounge chair for Cassina, Urkiola table accessories for Georg Jensen.
- 2015: Lariana bathtub for Agape, Shimmer tables for Glas Italia.
- 2014: Husk armchair for B&B Italia, Salinas kitchen for Boffi.
- 2013: Earthquake 5.9 furniture collection for Budri.
- 2012: Variations vases for Baccarat.
- 2011: Vieques bathroom collection for Agape, Tatou lamp for Flos.
- 2010: Mangas rugs for Gan, Comback chair for Kartell.
- 2009: Night & Day sofa for Molteni.
- 2008: Crinoline armchair for B&B Italia, Tropicalia seating for Moroso.
- 2007: Maia outdoor collection for Kettal.
- 2006: Tufty-Time sofa for B&B Italia, Caboche lamp for Foscarini.
- 2004: Fat Fat collection for B&B Italia.
- 2000: Lowland sofa for Moroso.
Awards and Recognition
Patricia Urquiola has won many awards for her designs. Here are some of them:
- 2025: HiP Award for Workplace: Table, Mater Alder.
- 2025: Best of NeoCon, Gold Award for Nina Lounge.
- 2024: Best of NeoCon, Silver Award for Brezal Occasional Table.
- 2023: Frame Award, Lifetime Achievement.
- 2022: Best of NeoCon, Gold Award for Oru Chair and Oru Table.
- 2021: Best of NeoCon, Gold Award for Nuez Lounge BIO.
- 2019: Archiproducts Design Awards, Outdoor, Nuez Outdoor.
- 2018: Red Dot Design Award for Nuez chair.
- 2017: EDIDA, Floor Covering category winner for Visioni.
- 2015: Wallpaper, Designer of the Year.
- 2014: EDIDA, Bedding category winner for Husk.
- 2012: Architektur und Wohnen Magazine, Designer of the Year.
- 2011: Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes from King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
- 2010: H.O.M.E. Magazine Germany, Best Designer of the first Decade of the 21st Century.
- 2009: EDIDA, Wall Covering category winner for Déchirer.
- 2008: AD Spain, Designer of the Year.
- 2005: EDIDA, Designer of the Year.
Museum Collections
Her work is so important that it is kept in the permanent collections of major museums. These include:
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- The Vitra Design Museum.
- The Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris.
Her designs have also been shown in special exhibitions:
- 2013: “O’clock – time design, design time” at the CAFA Art Museum in Beijing, China.
- 2013: "Patricia Urquiola and Rosenthal, Landscape" at the Neues Museum in Nüremberg, Germany.
- 2017: "Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA.
See also
In Spanish: Patricia Urquiola para niños
