CINI BOERI

Architect and designer

Cini Boeri in her studio (Courtesy Cini Boeri Archive)

Born in Milan in 1924, Cini Boeri graduates in Architecture from Plitecnico in 1951

She begins her career by collaborating with Gio Ponti and Marco Zanuso, two key figures of Italian design. In 1963, she opens her own studio and embarks on an independent path filled with success

Boeri stands out for her innovative and functional approach, focusing on ergonomics and the fulfillment of the needs of the user

Among her most iconic creations are the ''Bobo'' armchair (1967), the ''Serpentone'' sofa (1971) and the ''Ghost'' chair (1982)

Boeri teaches at the most prestigious international universities, including the Politecnico di Milano. Her influence extends beyond design, embracing architecture, urban planning and cultural debate

In 1967, Boeri designs a collection of business luggage for Franzi called ''ABS Partner''

With an extremely innovative approach, Boeri reverses the traditional use of materials, creating the exterior shell of the luggage with synthetic resin (ABS, in fact) and the interior lining with Franzi's finest leathers

For these products, Boeri also redesigns the Franzi logo, which is engraved on the luggage and printed on their cardboard containers

Some of the pieces from this collaboration are now preserved in the permanent collections of the MoMa in New York and the Triennale Design Museum in Milan, representing their innovation and artistic value

Franzi store in Rome, designed by da Cini Boeri (1968) (Courtesy “Cini Boeri, architetto e designer”, Silvana Editoriale (2004))

In 1968, the architect also designs the Franzi store in Rome

Perfectly embodying the spirit of Modernism and inspired by the silhouettes of local architecture, the space is designed to highlight the luxurious Franzi creations, which are increasingly sought after by the international jet set of the time

Custom interiors of the Franzi store in Rome (1968) (Courtesy Cini Boeri Archive)