About us
With offices in Milan and New York, Lissoni & Partners possesses a close to forty-year history in developing international projects in the fields of architecture, landscape, interior, product and graphic design, as well as handling the art direction for a range of prestigious companies.
Led by Piero Lissoni, the studio adopts a tailored approach to each intervention, bringing together a broad range of expertise and establishing a stylistic code and a visual identity that are clearly and instantly recognizeable.
Inspired by a sense of rigor and simplicity, the work of the studio is distinguished by a close regard to detail, coherence and elegance, as well as by scrupulous attention to proportion and harmony.
Piero Lissoni is creative director for Alpi, Boffi, Living Divani, Lualdi, Porro and Sanlorenzo, for which companies he also designs an extensive range of products. Recognized as one of the masters of contemporary design, he has worked with many international brands including Alessi, Atlas Concorde, B&B Italia, Bonacina1889, Cappellini, Cassina, De Padova, Fantini, Fendi Casa, Flos, Fritz Hansen, Glas Italia, Golran, illycaffè, Kartell, Knoll, Lema, Nerosicilia, Olivari, RBM MORE, Roda, Salvatori, Tecno and Viccarbe.
Partners
- Piero Lissoni
Founder and Design Principal
Piero Lissoni is architect, designer and art director and is recognized as one of the masters of contemporary design.He possesses an almost forty-year history in the development of projects the world over in the fields of architecture, landscape, interior, product and graphic design. He is also art director for Alpi, Boffi, Living Divani, Lualdi, Porro and Sanlorenzo. Piero Lissoni has received a series of international awards, including the Compasso d’Oro Career Award, two Compasso d'Oro ADI, the Good Design Award and the Red Dot Award. He is Honorary Member of Altagamma.- Miguel Casal Ribeiro
Architecture Coordinator and Project Manager
Miguel studied architecture at the Universidade de Lisboa while also collaborating with the Portuguese architect João Luis Carrilho da Graça. After graduating, he joined Lissoni & Partners in 2003, where he is engaged in the design and construction of architectural projects worldwide, alongside entries for international design competitions.
He has coordinated the architectural design and supervised the construction of a range of projects, including the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, two private villas in Forte dei Marmi, a residential building in Geneva, the Oberoi Beach Hotel & Resort Al Zorah and two large private villas in the UAE, two private villas in Montauk, two large mixed-use developments in Budapest, along with the renovation of the Sanlorenzo Yachts headquarters in La Spezia.
He became partner of Lissoni in 2013 and has been the coordinator of the Architecture Department since 2015. In 2019 this division was spun off to form the practice Lissoni Casal Ribeiro SpA, of which he is joint partner.
With Miguel’s direct involvement in every aspect of the design process, the studio is currently developing large private residential developments in Shanghai, Taipei, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai and Mumbai, a major commercial project in Guangzhou, high-end hotels on Lake Como and in Mumbai, private villas in Italy, Dubai, Prague and the Middle East, as well as the transformation of a historic building in Milan into a hotel.- Fabrizia Bazzana
Project Architect
After obtaining her degree in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, Fabrizia worked with the architect Milan Marini, before joining Lissoni & Partners in 2007.
Her first project was the renovation of the Teatro Nazionale in Milan, followed later by other projects in the residential and hospitality fields, including the Studio M Hotel in Singapore and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. As part of the interior design team for the Shilla Stay project, Samsung’s new business hotel brand, she helped develop a new concept of sojourning, mixing the needs of the international business community with the Korean tradition for high-quality service. The experience gained with the Conservatorium Hotel gave her the skills and expertise to follow projects through the entire design and construction process, from concept to on-site details and the final styling, whilst her work with leading furniture companies preparing for international design fairs has broadened her design skills and enabled her to become fully acquainted with the entire production process. She also worked on a major development on the Red Sea with architecture by Norman Foster, where her skills in BIM-based design and coordination played a key role.
Among recently completed projects are the W Hotel in Eilat, a 300-room seaside hotel in Israel for the Fattal Group, and a private beachfront villa at Juhu Beach in Mumbai.- Roberto Berticelli
Senior Interior Designer
After graduating from the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, Roberto worked first as graphic designer with the G14 Architecture Studio. He then became Art Director for the Milan based marketing and communications agency Komma, later becoming the co-founder of DownTown, a Komma spin-off. This was followed by a period as partner at MP&P, a company specializing in industrial, exhibition and retail design, and then as CEO and Creative Director of Komma itself.
This extensive range of roles and responsibilities has provided him with the experience and skills to enable him to approach projects with a comprehensive vision of all the creative and managerial processes involved.
Since 2009, he has worked with Lissoni & Partners in the field of interior, product, exhibition and retail design. Projects have included high-end hotels, multi-unit residences, events and showrooms, both in Italy and around the world. He is specifically involved in defining and expressing the particular stylistic connotations, positioning them within a specific cultural context and establishing the correct relationship with the final identity.- Francesco Canesi Lissoni
Senior Designer
Francesco has been very much a part of the company from an early age, acquiring considerable experience both inside and outside the studio in fields such as computer engineering, digital communications, artificial intelligence, robotics and game design, while 2004 saw him in Ghana setting up telemedicine and remote learning networks to connect with hospitals and schools in Italy. He joined Lissoni in 2006, initially working as a graphic designer and then moving on to interior and product design. He currently co-heads the Design Department together with Hanna Ehlers and was made partner of the firm in 2019. In his spare time, he engages in technological research and develops arts projects.- Nicoletta Canesi
Project Manager
New York
Nicoletta studied Architecture at the Politecnico of Milan and obtained an MA in Visual Design at Milan's Scuola Politecnica di Design. Between 1979 and 1985, she worked on interior, graphic design and advertising projects for a variety of companies including Frigerio Architettura di Interni and Komma srl.
In 1986, Nicoletta and Piero Lissoni founded the interdisciplinary design studio Lissoni & Partners in Milan, focusing on architecture, interior design and product design. She then relocated from Italy to the United States in 2006 to support the studio’s projects in that area, which included interior design commissions in the hospitality and residential sector. Nicoletta is responsible for business development and overseeing client relationships, bringing the studio’s unique vision to every commission.
Her work on projects in the Americas has included the Oceana Bal Harbour, One Paraiso, Gran Paraiso and the Ritz Carlton Residences, all located in Miami, as well as 45 Park Place in New York City, the SLS Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires and the SLS Hotel & Residences in Cancún, Mexico.- Stefano Castelli
Project Architect
Stefano graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 2005. Initially working freelance, he gained valuable experience developing an extensive range of commercial and residential projects.
In 2008, he began working with Lissoni & Partners where he has been involved in multiple projects involving large-scale luxury hotels and private residences, including the Roomers Hotel in Baden-Baden, the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem and the refurbishment of the historic Café Royal in London. Residential projects have included private villas in Geneva, Tel Aviv and Italy. He has also been involved in the design of many yachts for Sanlorenzo and Bluegame, including the SX series.
He possesses considerable experience in coordinating projects from the design concept stage all the way through to final construction, at times being closely involved in on-site management. He is an effective communicator and has a proven track record of managing multinational teams, liaising with clients, local suppliers and architects alike.- Ilia D'Emilio
Project Architect
Ilia obtained her Civil Engineering degree in 2004 from the Università degli Studi di Catania, and she also studied Spanish, Catalan and photography at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya in Barcelona. This was followed by a period working in her family’s Compasso d’Oro Award winning design store, where she gained invaluable experience in the world of Italian and international furniture design.
In 2006 she started working with Lissoni & Partners as Project Architect and FF&E Coordinator, participating in numerous interior design and architecture projects such as fair stands, private apartments, offices, showrooms, hotels and resorts for prestigious clients both in Italy and abroad. She is also responsible for researching information gathered from furniture fairs worldwide.
She currently acts as FF&E coordinator for residential and hospitality projects and in this capacity has been responsible for a range of projects including the Shangri-La Shougang Park in Beijing, the Grand Park Hotel in Rovinj, Croatia, Roomers Hotel in Baden-Baden, the makeover of the Grand Hotel Billia in the Saint-Vincent Casino Resort, as well as furniture selection for a private villa in Amsterdam. She also worked on the construction of the Filippo La Mantia restaurant in Milan and the renovation of an historic building in Rome, transforming it into the headquarters of a private bank.
She is currently working on a 285-room hotel in Split, Croatia, a hotel and residences development in Cancun, Mexico, a 219-room hotel in Mumbai.- Hanna Ehlers
Head of Design
Hanna graduated in product design from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in Germany in 2005 and in the same year joined Lissoni & Partners where she is now the co-head of the studio’s Design Department. She works in the fields of product design, fit-outs and showrooms with many prestigious international brands, including Alessi, Atlas Concorde, B&B Italia, Benetton, Bonacina1889, Cotto, De Padova, Desalto, Fantini, Fendi Casa, Flos, Fritz Hansen, Glas Italia, Golran, Janus et Cie, Kartell, Knoll, Living Divani, Lema, Limonta Wall, Lualdi, Roda, Salvatori and Viccarbe. Hanna accompanies Piero Lissoni in teaching for Lissoni & Partners at Naba, Domus Academy and the Politecnico di Milano.
Bringing together decades of international experience, she coordinates projects from initial design concept through to final construction and on-site execution, drawing on her multidisciplinary expertise, strong cross-cultural communication skills and collaborative approach with clients and suppliers to manage complex product design and exhibition fit-out projects worldwide.- Stefano Giussani
COO and Business Developer
Lissoni Architecture New York
Stefano joined Lissoni & Partners in 2004, becoming an integral part of the design team for projects both in Italy and abroad and going on to lead the studio’s Interior Design Department for international projects in Asia and the Middle East. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Lissoni New York, which was founded in the same year to extend the interior design expertise of Piero Lissoni and his studio to the Americas. Here, he is responsible for defining the business development strategies, client acquisition, developing and overseeing projects for the North and South American market, as well as recruiting and managing the studio’s international design team based in New York.
In 2023, Lissoni New York received certification enabling it to expand its services to include not only interiors but also architecture, and this established Lissoni Architecture New York as a full architectural services firm based in New York.
As the key figure for Lissoni in the Americas, Stefano also delivers lectures and talks, bringing the Lissoni design philosophy as applied to hospitality, commercial and residential projects to an ever-wider audience. In addition, he is lecturer at the Parsons School of Design, where he teaches on the course “Interior Design Studio 3”.- Ricardo Hernandez Johnson
Project Architect
Ricardo Hernandez Johnson began his career working in architecture design with the ODA studio in Caracas, prior to obtaining his degree in architecture from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2005. He subsequently spent time cultivating his project management skills in Trinidad and Tobago, where he directed the construction of luxury private villas, developing valuable skills in overseeing large and complex projects and managing teams of contractors and sub-contractors.
On moving to Milan, he completed an MA in Sustainable Architecture and Infrastructure, enabling him to perform energy efficiency analyses on a range of buildings. He then qualified further to become a LEED Accredited Professional, reinforcing his commitment to sustainable design.
In 2014, he joined Lissoni & Partners where he has continued to accumulate considerable experience in the field of design and construction, participating in commercial and hospitality projects such as Casa Fantini and the Fantini Headquarters in Italy, the Dorothea Hotel in Hungary and the Shangri-La Shougang Park Hotel in China. Among other projects, he is also currently involved in the design and construction of a luxury hotel situated within a historic building in the center of Milan.
As Senior Project Manager, he has a key role in preparing comprehensive cost estimates and fee proposals, analyzing project requirements to develop tailored and competitive submissions. He is also actively engaged in project monitoring, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks.- Massimo Lissoni
Project Manager
After studying business and economics at the Università Cattolica in Milan, Massimo joined Lissoni & Partners in 2000, coordinating the work of Graphx, the graphic design division of Lissoni & Partners specialized in art direction, corporate identity and branding development, photo and video production, advertising campaigns, packaging, websites and social networking content.
Together with his team and working directly with the Architecture Department, Massimo developed the branding and wayfinding of the Arborea Residences in Sao Paulo, the Shangri-La Shougang Park in Beijing, the Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah in the UAE, the uniform design for the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj in collaboration with the stylist Carlos Baker, the corporate identity for Casa Fantini on Lake Orta and for Sanlorenzo Yachts.
Under Massimo’s leadership, Graphx also designed the recently published monography of Piero Lissoni entitled Environments, catalogues for the Faces/Voices exhibition dedicated to Fernanda Pivano and Ettore Sottsass as well as those for the retrospective of photographer Giovanni Gastel and the Tiziano/Richter exhibition, in addition to the new logo for the Spazio Te at Palazzo Te in Mantua. Graphx was also responsible for curating the corporate identity of the Venice International Film Festival from 2007 to 2016.- Samuel Lorenzi
Project Architect
Samuel Lorenzi graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 2001, at which point he began working with Lissoni.
During his time with the studio, he has been responsible for a wide variety of projects for key clients around the world, involving hotels and residences, private villas, trade fair booths, company headquarters, showrooms, events and ship interiors. Over the years he has coordinated and directed all the projects for the Studio regarding Stands and Booths. With Fantini and Sanlorenzo he was responsible for the design and construction of their Headquarters, Trade Fair Booths and Showrooms, while in 2015, as designer and Project Architect, he brought to fruition Casa Fantini, an intimate and exclusive hotel on the shores of Lake Orta.
His experience as Project Architect began with the design of single-unit villas and developed over the years to encompass large-scale residential complexes in Sardinia and Mexico City. International projects have included the design of the architecture and interior of a restaurant within the context of a large-scale resort project in the United Arab Emirates. He has become a point of reference of the studio for training and problem resolution in relation to Revit. Over the last 18 years, he has gained invaluable experience in coordinating and managing teams also at an international level and is highly skilled at on-site supervision and problem solving.- Mitla Morato
Business Developer and Project Manager
Mitla graduated in Architecture from the Universidade de São Paulo in 1999. She then moved to Milan, where she earned an MA in Design from Domus Academy. In 2008, she furthered her studies by specializing in Project Management at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
She joined Lissoni & Partners in 2001 as architect and interior designer, contributing to a broad range of international projects including residential, hospitality, workplace, retail and exhibition design developments across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
In 2008, she was appointed Business Development & Project Manager of the Architecture Department, where she oversees client relations, business development, contract negotiations, project governance, resource planning, project budget and cost management, as well as strategic development initiatives. She continues to support the firm's international development, fostering long term client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of architectural and interior design projects worldwide.- Joao Silva
Project Architect
After studying design and architecture in Portugal, João completed his studies at the Politecnico di Milano in 2000. He joined Lissoni & Partners in 2014, where he has worked on a wide range of projects, from hospitality, retail, mixed-use and residential developments to offices, museums and public spaces. He has also participated in numerous international design competitions. He co-founded the Defrancesco+Silva studio in 2005 and his MAK Table (2009) features in the Vienna MAK museum collection.
Drawing on his creative vision, he leads the Architecture Competitions Department and oversees the conceptual development of projects worldwide. He is passionate about new design challenges, always looking for innovation and the human element, in the firm belief that the best ideas are born when stepping out of one’s comfort zone.
His most emblematic concept ideas include the NYC Aquatrium for the NYC Aquarium and Public Waterfront competition 2016, the Breathing House for the Last House on Mulholland competition 2017, the Language Symphony for the London Museum of Language competition 2018 and the High Lines, a new urban pathway in NYC for the Metals in Construction Design Challenge 2019. More recently, João led the winning competition entries for Lago in Piazza, the redevelopment of Piazza Matteotti in Lodi, near Milan, which reflected a design approach that seamlessly integrates architecture, landscape and public realm strategies across diverse cultural and environmental settings. In parallel, he has been actively involved in the recent collaboration between Lissoni & Partners and Tegra, contributing to the development of a series of luxury residential projects across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. João played a key role in the architectural design of the development, collaborating closely with the landscape architects to create a cohesive vision in which architecture, green spaces and amenities are conceived as an integrated whole.- Tania Zaneboni
Interior Design Coordinator and Project Manager
After graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1999, Tania taught Architectural Design at the same institution, while simultaneously collaborating with internationally renowned architecture and design practices.
She joined Lissoni & Partners in 2008, where she is a Partner and the coordinator of the Interior Design Department. Here she oversees hospitality, residential and luxury retail projects from concept development through design coordination, which takes her across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the United States.
The numerous projects that she has brought to fruition in the hospitality sector worldwide include the Shangri-La Hotel Beijing and the Dorothea Hotel Budapest.
She also collaborates with leading real estate developers on luxury residential projects, coordinating the development of interior design concepts to ensure they are aligned with each project’s vision and market positioning.
In the luxury retail sector, she has coordinated projects for prestigious watch brands, including Audemars Piguet and multi-brand concepts for Bucherer, contributing to the development of retail environments where architecture, interiors and brand identity are brought together in a coherent design approach. In addition, her experience includes the renovation and interior design of historic buildings, integrating contemporary design while respecting the architectural character and identity of the original buildings.
With a multidisciplinary background and extensive international experience, she coordinates complex design processes through a collaborative, pragmatic and detail-oriented approach.
Associates
- Greta Andreoni
Project Architect
Greta graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 2016, after also serving as a teaching assistant on architectural design courses. She later completed an MA in Museography and Archaeology, further developing her interest in the relationship between architecture, space and cultural context.
She joined Lissoni & Partners in 2017 and has since worked on a wide range of hospitality, residential and commercial projects, from large-scale developments to private residences and villas, including the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest, a residential project in London and private villas in Mumbai and Forte dei Marmi. Working across diverse geographical and architectural contexts, she has developed broad experience in project design and development, placing particular attention on the relationship between architecture, interiors and the surrounding environment.
She is currently involved in the renovation of a beach resort in the UAE, as well as two residential projects in Brazil and a hotel in Croatia, all of which are currently under construction. Her experience across different project types and international contexts, together with her involvement throughout the entire design process, from concept development to construction, has informed an approach to interior design that combines research, attention to detail and direct engagement in the construction and realization of each project.- Armando Birlain
Project Architect
Armando graduated in architecture from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico and subsequently gained a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. During his period as a student, he represented Mexico at the first Biennale of Architecture in Rotterdam and later collaborated on the United Nations Millennium Cities Initiative. He began his professional career at the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa, contributing to projects in Europe and the United States, before joining Landa García Landa Arquitectos where he led projects in Mexico and the United States.
In 2008, he founded Studio de Arquitectura y Ciudad in Mexico, which he headed for 15 years, focusing on architecture as a tool for social impact and community development. Under his direction, the studio received several national and international recognitions, including the National and International Prizes for Sustainable Building at the Cemex Awards and a shortlist selection for the Oscar Niemeyer Award for Latin American Architecture in 2020. Alongside his professional practice, he taught architectural design for over a decade at the Tecnológico de Monterrey and the Universidad Anáhuac and has participated as a speaker at architecture events across Mexico.
Since joining Lissoni & Partners in 2023, he has been involved in architectural and masterplanning projects in the residential and hospitality sectors across Europe, Latin America, India and USA, and has also collaborated on local, national and international design competitions. He is currently working on a luxury resort and residential project outside Mumbai and a high-end residential development in Rio de Janeiro.- Line Hachem
Senior Designer
Line Hachem gained her degree in product design from the Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts in Beirut. During this time, she participated in a number of social design projects and developed a keen interest in printing techniques and product production, collaborating with various Beirut based artist collectives.
She subsequently relocated to Milan, where she gained a joint MA in interior and industrial design from the Scuola Politecnica di Design. Following her graduation in 2016, Line joined Lissoni & Partners, where she is senior product designer. She has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from showrooms, fair stands and furniture, collaborating with many prestigious international companies such as Knoll, Lualdi, B&B Italia, Kartell, Living Divani, Salvatori, Roda, and Fendi Casa.
As part of her focus, Line seeks to ensure sustainability in the design and manufacturing process and to reduce the environmental impact of the production industry.- Alberto Massi Mauri
Senior 3D Artist
After graduating in architecture from the Politecnico of Milan in 2000, Alberto worked at the Peia studio in Milan as architect and 3D artist, joining Lissoni & Partners as renderer in 2002.
He has worked on almost all of the interior, architecture and design projects realized by the studio, including Sanlorenzo Yachts, the IFIS Headquarters in Rome, Camparino in Galleria in Milan, the Al Zorah Oberoi Resort in the UAE, the Shilla Stay hotel in South Korea, The Ritz Carlton Residences in Miami, the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest, the Shangri-La Shougang Park in Beijing, the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, the Roomers Hotel in Baden Baden and the Middle House in Shanghai. As joint head of the 3D modelling and rendering team, he contributes to all phases of the projects, from initial concept to FF&E.- Alessandro Massi Mauri
Senior 3D Artist
Alessandro graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 2001. Working first with De Ponte Studio as architect and 3D artist and then with Claudio Silvestrin Architects, focusing primarily on render production, he gained invaluable experience in the visualization of both interior design and architecture.
He joined Lissoni & Partners as renderer in 2009 and has since been involved in the majority of the interior, architecture and design projects of the studio. He is currently working on a range of projects including a large-scale hotel in Split, Croatia and a luxury hotel in a historic building in Milan, as well as residential developments in Brasil and Saudi Arabia.
As joint head of the 3D modelling and rendering team, he contributes to all phases of the projects, from initial concept to FF&E.- David Pouliot
Project Landscape Architect
David is a Senior Landscape Architect with over 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, resort, residential and mixed-use developments across North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.
After graduating from the University of Montreal, he worked in Canada and the United States before joining AECOM in China in 2010, where he specialized in tourism and hospitality projects. In 2014, he moved to Milan to pursue an MA in Interior Design at the Scuola Politecnica di Design, joining Lissoni & Partners the following year.
Since then, David has led the landscape design of numerous international projects, including The Middle House in Shanghai, Shangri-La Shougang Park in Beijing, the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest and the Al Zorah Resort in the United Arab Emirates. He is currently heading landscape design projects for several major developments, including a large-scale luxury resort in India, a hospitality project on Lake Como and multiple luxury residential developments in Brazil. His work focuses on creating timeless, site-specific landscapes that seamlessly integrate architecture, nature and the guest experience.- Mattia Susani
Project Architect
Mattia graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 2002, after also studying at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany. He then spent a period working on multi-scale architecture as well as interior, furniture and retail design with the Milanese firm MGA+C.
In 2005, he joined Lissoni & Partners, developing international architectural projects and design competitions. He has been involved in a range of residential, hospitality and industrial redevelopment projects including the Dellis Cay Resort & Residences on the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach, the Middle House in Shanghai, the Shangri-La Shougang Park Hotel in Beijing, the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest, the Casa Sant’Orsola winery in Piedmont, Italy, high-end private villas in the Hamptons, Miami and Dubai and the renovation of private apartments in Paris. His involvement in international design competitions led to the Studio winning first prize for the concept of the New York City Aquatrium.
As senior architect for Lissoni & Partners, he is responsible for each stage of the design process, making use of his well-honed organizational skills to adopt a pragmatic approach to architecture and its related disciplines.- Iacopo Taddeo
Project Architect
Iacopo graduated in Architecture from the Università degli Studi Federico II in Naples, and while studying for his degree he also collaborated with Izzo & Partners and David Chipperfield Architects on various academic projects. In addition, he completed a period of training with Enzo Mari, which broadened his understanding of design, materials and the relationship between functionality and aesthetics.
He subsequently spent a period working in Paris and then London, where he joined TP Bennett Architects and contributed to a wide range of architecture and interior design projects in the residential, workplace and hospitality sectors. Moving back to Italy, he worked with Uberto Siola & Partners in Naples, focusing on urban and architectural design while also developing independent projects in London and Italy.
He joined Lissoni & Partners in 2020, working on high-end hospitality projects including Shangri-La Shougang Park in Beijing, as well as luxury retail commissions for Audemars Piguet and Bucherer. His work combines technical precision with a refined sensitivity to light, proportion and material, shaped by an international perspective and a profound interest in art and design.- Rodrigo Tellez
Project Architect
Rodrigo graduated in Industrial Design from the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota in 2003, later obtaining an MA in Interior Design from the Politecnico di Milano.
Since joining Lissoni in 2007, he has been responsible for a wide range of interior design and architecture projects in the hospitality, residential and commercial sectors, spanning hotels, showrooms, offices and fair stands in Italy, Hungary, China, India and the Middle East. Recent projects have included the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest, The Middle House Hotel and Residences in Shanghai and the Audemars Piguet House in Milan. He is directly involved in each of the project phases of concept development, schematic and detail design and bespoke furniture creation, and he is also actively engaged in construction site management. He possesses extensive experience in managing complex projects, along with excellent organization and communication skills and a proven ability for problem-solving.
