A living ARCHIVE
Nestled in a creative quarter of Milan’s university district is Casa Fornasetti – a red-painted, stylish building that’s home to Barnaba Fornasetti, son of the renowned designer Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), painter, sculptor, interior decorator, engraver of books and creator of more than 11,000 products. This quiet corner of Milan has escaped insensitive development, much to Barnaba’s relief. ‘Buildings here are still low, with gardens,’ he says. ‘We have tree-lined avenues.’
Casa Fornasetti was built in the late
