 Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola began training as a student in architecture at Faculdad de Arquitectura de Madri before graduating in design from Politecnico di Milano in 1989, where she studied under Achille Castiglione.In 1991, as head of the product development team at De Padova, Urquiola designed her first commercial furniture pieces (in collaboration with Vico Magistretti). They were highly imaginative yet functionally pragmatic, an appealing combination that has defined her work since. From 1993 to 1996, Urquiola owned a studio with two friends, accepting commissions in architecture, interiors, showrooms, and restaurants. From 1996 to 2000 she managed the design group Lissoni Associati, then opened her own studio in Milan, focusing on product design, displays, and architecture. On Re-Trouve: "Re-Trouve's inspiration came from the marvelous icon chairs of the '50's, so full of curls and doodles. I wanted to create new models which would bring together a re-interpretation of this old-fashioned design with a more humorous twist, produced with numerical control technology." The geometricdesign gives three-dimensionality to the pieces.
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Coalesse furniture brings a new vision to the workplace and the home. With a refined, unique sense of style and a dedication to utilizing premium quality materials, Coalesse has created a rich selection of furniture for a variety of spaces. It has also set a new standard for sustainable design and manufacturing processes; a product's impact on the earth is considered and taken into account at every step of Coalesse's production process.
