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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR_ALDO ROSSI[1]_4

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Introduction
Aldo Rossi, a renowned architect, is celebrated for his unique approach to design, which emphasizes the observation and memory of objects. His collaboration with UniFor, a company known for its innovative furniture designs, has resulted in the re-edition of four iconic pieces: the Parigi armchair, the Consiglio table, the Cartesio bookcase, and the Museo chair. These pieces reflect Rossi's ability to blend personal memories with architectural elements, creating timeless designs.

Design Philosophy
Rossi's design philosophy is rooted in the observation of everyday objects and their transformation into memories. He believed in the importance of listening to objects and understanding their historical and sentimental significance. This approach led him to transition from architecture to design, where he could encapsulate the essence of buildings and cities in smaller, functional objects.

Collaboration with UniFor
The partnership between Aldo Rossi and UniFor began in the late 1980s, facilitated by Luca Meda. This collaboration was marked by a shared vision and trust, resulting in furniture designs that resemble small-scale architectural works. Rossi's designs for UniFor, such as the Parigi armchair and the Cartesio bookcase, are characterized by their modern structure and traditional wooden appearance, embodying a blend of past and present.

Iconic Designs
The Parigi armchair, Consiglio table, Cartesio bookcase, and Museo chair are part of the ARCHIVIOUNIFOR collection. These pieces are celebrated for their timelessness and ability to evoke memories, much like words in a dictionary or herbs in a garden. Rossi's designs emphasize portability and the translation of personal, fantastical elements into rational, repeatable forms.

Theatre and Architecture
The theatre played a significant role in Rossi's work, serving as both a motif and an obsession. He viewed theatres as urban monuments with their own architectural reality. His Teatrino scientifico, a project from 1978, exemplifies his experimental approach to set design and architecture, featuring elements from his other works.

Fondazione Aldo Rossi
Established in 2005 by Rossi's heirs, the Fondazione Aldo Rossi aims to preserve and promote his work. The foundation manages a comprehensive archive of published and unpublished materials and holds the copyrights to his work. It utilizes a photographic archive and a catalogue of works to organize and disseminate Rossi's contributions to architecture and design.
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ALDO ROSSI CARTESIO CONSIGLIO MUSEO PARIGI

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“Forse l’osservazione delle cose è stata la mia più importante educazione formale; poi l’osservazione si è tramutata in una memoria di queste cose. Ora mi sembra di vederle tutte disposte come utensili in bella fila; allineate come in un erbario, in un elenco, in un dizionario.” “Perhaps the most important aspect of my education has been the observation of things; the observations then became a memory of these things. Now it seems like I can see them all, like tools lined up in a row, or neatly arranged as in a herb garden, or on a list, or in a dictionary.” Aldo Rossi, Autobiografia scien

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI Poltrona Parigi ritratta all’interno dello studio milanese di Aldo Rossi in via S. Maria alla Porta. Fotografia: Gabriele Basilico, 1991. Fonte: archivio storico UniFor. The Parigi armchair, pictured in Aldo Rossi’s studio in Milan on Via S. Maria alla Porta. Photography: Gabriele Basilico, 1991. Source: UniFor historical archives. Osservare le cose e ricordare. È in questo binomio che si rintraccia il legame tra Aldo Rossi e il design, e tra l’architetto e UniFor, che oggi riedita quattro dei suoi progetti per l’azienda. Osservare le cose, infatti, significa ascoltarle,...

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI Sopra: schizzo della sedia Museo. Sotto: Interno del Bonnefanten Museum di Maastricht, progettato da Aldo Rossi con Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo e Marc Kocher, nel quale si nota la sedia Museo, il tavolo Consiglio e la libreria Cartesio. Fotografia: Mario Carrieri, 1995. Fonte: archivio storico UniFor. Above: Sketch of the Museo chair. Below: Interior of the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht, designed by Aldo Rossi with Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo and Marc Kocher, showing the Museo chair, the Consiglio table and the Cartesio bookcase. Photography: Mario...

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI Esterno ed interno del Bonnefanten Museum di Maastricht, progettato da Aldo Rossi con Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo e Marc Kocher, nel quale si nota la libreria Cartesio. Fotografie: Mario Carrieri, 1995. Fonte: archivio storico UniFor. Exterior and interior of the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht, designed by Aldo Rossi with Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo and Marc Kocher, showing the Cartesio bookcase. Photographs: Mario Carrieri, 1995. Source: UniFor historical archives. È l’attualità dell’inattuale, la forza di questi frammenti senza tempo che li rende...

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Schizzo per gli interni e gli arredi del Bonnefanten Museum di Maastricht, progettato da Aldo Rossi con Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo e Marc Kocher, nel quale si nota la sedia Museo. Fonte: archivio storico UniFor. Sketch for the interiors and furnishings of the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht, designed by Aldo Rossi with Umberto Barbieri, Giovanni da Pozzo and Marc Kocher, showing the Museo chair. Source: UniFor historical archives

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI Gran Teatro La Fenice, teatro faro, Teatro Carlo Felice, teatrino scientifico, Teatro a Fontivegge, Teatro del Mondo, Teatro di Francoforte sull’Oder, scenografia e costumi per Elettra al Teatro greco. Il Gran Teatro dell’architettura. L’elenco potrebbe continuare a lungo. Per Aldo Rossi il teatro è un motivo, un fatto urbano, un monumento, uno dei moduli elementari delle sue opere, un’ossessione. Oggetto di visioni e oggetto d’affezione. “Il teatro può fornire l’occasione per uno spettacolo ma possiede una sua realtà architettonica” scrive. Lì si svolge una vicenda,...

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI

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ARCHIVIOUNIFOR  |  ALDO ROSSI Art Direction Studio Klass Text Francesca Molteni Graphic Design Nicola–Matteo Munari Photo Gabriele Basilico (p. 3) Federico Brunetti (p. 24) Mario Carrieri (p. 4, 7) Studio Amos Fricke (p. II, III, 10, 11) Alberto Strada (p. 14—21) Post-Production RGBerlin Print Grafiche Antiga 09.2021 Thanks To Fondazione Aldo Rossi UniFor 22078 Turate CO Italia via Isonzo, 1 [email protected] unifor.it #archiviounifor #moltenigroup La Fondazione Aldo Rossi si è costituita nel 2005 per volontà degli eredi Vera e Fausto Rossi con la finalità di riunire, tutelare e divulgare l’opera...

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L’architetto Aldo Rossi ritratto durante il Designers’ Saturday del 1989 presso lo showroom UniFor di Rue des Saints-Pères a Parigi. Fotografia: Federico Brunetti, 1989. Fonte: archivio storico UniFor. Aldo Rossi photographed at the Designers’ Saturday event in 1989, at the UniFor showroom on Rue des Saints-Pères in Paris. Photography: Federico Brunetti, 1989. Source: UniFor historical arch

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