Achille Castiglioni
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Achille Castiglioni
Summary
Achille Castiglioni is a human[1]. Born in Milan[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1918[3]. He passed away in Milan[4]. He died on December 2, 2002[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], industrial designer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Achille Castiglioni's place of birth was Milan[2].
- Achille Castiglioni passed away in Milan[4].
- Achille Castiglioni was born on February 16, 1918[3].
- Achille Castiglioni was born on February 26, 1918[11].
- Achille Castiglioni died on December 2, 2002[5].
- Achille Castiglioni died on December 6, 2002[12].
- Burial took place at monumental cemetery of Milan[13].
- Achille Castiglioni's father was Giannino Castiglioni[14].
- Achille Castiglioni held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[15].
- Achille Castiglioni held citizenship in Italy[16].
- Achille Castiglioni's professions included architect[6].
- Achille Castiglioni worked as a designer[7].
- Achille Castiglioni's professions included industrial designer[8].
- Achille Castiglioni worked as a university teacher[9].
- Achille Castiglioni's field of work was architecture[17].
- Achille Castiglioni's field of work was design[18].
- Achille Castiglioni's field of work was industrial design[19].
- Among Achille Castiglioni's employers was Polytechnic University of Milan[20].
- Among Achille Castiglioni's employers was Alessi[21].
- Among Achille Castiglioni's employers was Arflex[22].
- Achille Castiglioni was employed by Bruno Danese SNC[23].
- Achille Castiglioni was employed by Brionvega[24].
- Achille Castiglioni was employed by Cassina S.p.A.[25].
- Achille Castiglioni was educated at Polytechnic University of Milan[26].
- A notable student of Achille Castiglioni was Patricia Urquiola[27].
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Origins and Family
Achille Castiglioni was born in Milan[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 16, 1918[3] and February 26, 1918[11]. His father was Giannino Castiglioni[14].
Education
Achille Castiglioni's education included a stint at Polytechnic University of Milan[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], industrial designer[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include architecture[17], an academic discipline[28]; design[18], a field of study[29]; and industrial design[19], an academic discipline[30]. Employers include Polytechnic University of Milan[20], an institute of technology[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1863[33], headquartered in Milan[34]; Alessi[21], a business[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1921[37], headquartered in Crusinallo[38]; Arflex[22], a business[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1948[41], headquartered in Italy[42]; Bruno Danese SNC[23], a design agency[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1957[45], headquartered in Milan[46]; Brionvega[24], a business[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1945[49], headquartered in Pordenone[50]; and Cassina S.p.A.[25], a business[51], in Italy[52], founded in 1927[53], headquartered in Meda[54]. Notable students include Patricia Urquiola[27] and Massimo Vignelli[55].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lierna Chair[56], Luminator[57], Mezzadro (Sharecropper) stool[58], Parentesi[59], Sella chair[60], and Sanluca[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Compasso d'Oro[62], a design award[63], in Italy[64], founded in 1954[65]; Gold Medal for Italian Architecture[66], an architecture award[67], in Italy[68], founded in 1923[69]; honorary Royal Designer for Industry[70], an award[71], in United Kingdom[72]; honorary doctorate[73], a title of honor[74]; honorary degree[75], an award[76]; and iF product design award[77].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 2, 2002[5] and December 6, 2002[12]. Achille Castiglioni passed away in Milan[4]. Burial took place at monumental cemetery of Milan[13].
Why It Matters
Achille Castiglioni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
He has been cited as an influence by Massimo Vignelli[80], a graphic designer[81], 1931–2014[82], of Kingdom of Italy[83], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[84], specialised in graphic design[85].
FAQs
Where was Achille Castiglioni born?
Born in Milan[2], Achille Castiglioni…
Where did Achille Castiglioni die?
Achille Castiglioni passed away in Milan[4].
Who were Achille Castiglioni's parents?
Achille Castiglioni's father was Giannino Castiglioni[14].
What did Achille Castiglioni do for work?
Achille Castiglioni worked as architect[6], designer[7], industrial designer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Achille Castiglioni go to school?
Achille Castiglioni was educated at Polytechnic University of Milan[26].
What awards did Achille Castiglioni receive?
Honors received include Compasso d'Oro[62], Gold Medal for Italian Architecture[66], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[70], and honorary doctorate[73].
Who did Achille Castiglioni influence?
Achille Castiglioni has been cited as an influence by Massimo Vignelli[80].