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“I aim to create furniture that appears in a room as buildings on a skyline and reminds the viewer of the interaction between objects of design and architectural space.”

Quote by Gae Aulenti

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Gae Aulenti was an Italian architect renowned for her influence in the field of architecture and design in the second half of the 20th century. Her works include the La Triennale design museum in Milan and the cultural spaces of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Aulenti is celebrated for her innovative design philosophy and understanding of modern architecture. more

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