Antonio Gardoni is an architect with a truly international background, renowned for his innovative design language across diverse sectors. He is a driving force in commercial and experiential projects, while also dedicating his expertise to industrial products and limited-edition objects.
Following his collaboration with Ron Arad, Antonio established his own Italian office in 2001, complemented by a satellite branch in Beijing. For 15 years, he maintained a fruitful partnership with jump-studios in London, further solidifying his global presence.
Federico Castelli is a versatile designer based in Porto. After completing his studies in Industrial Design at Machina Institut, he launched his career, contributing his talents to both graphic design and interiors. Early collaborations include working with clients such as Officina Rivadossi, DXG – Giustacchini Packaging, Paghera, and Gianfranco Bortolotti.
In 2006, Federico began a significant collaboration with Studio Antonio Gardoni, quickly becoming a key figure in their projects across Italy, China, and England. During this period, he worked with major clients such as Giuso S.P.A, Gruppo Penelope, Hong Ying, Li Ning, Sutherland Global, and Langland.
His commitment deepened in 2013 when he became a partner at Studio AG. In this role, he not only managed commercial and residential projects but also played a crucial part in developing communication tools and providing art direction for esteemed Italian companies like Ib Rubinetti. From 2013 to 2015, Federico also shared his expertise by teaching interior design at Accademia Santa Giulia in Brescia.