Architect and designer
Collaborating closely with Gio Ponti, he is responsible for the design of buildings, interiors and furniture, engaging with prominent companies of the time such as Cassina and Tecno and actively fostering the synergy between industry and design.
As a professor and later dean at Politecnico di Milano, he also serves as editor of influential journals such as "Il Mobile Italiano" and "Interni".
His innovative approach gives birth to a flexible and airy environment characterized by an evocative use of color and light.
De Carli reinterprets the nascent theme of commercial architecture by replacing solid physical boundaries with atmospheric thresholds, mitigating the structural rigidity of load-bearing elements such as columns and beams.
The central feature of the space is a modular display unit in transparent glass mounted on wheels, conceived to facilitate dual exposure of products visible both from the storefront and within the interior.
The display surface, crafted from crystal and framed in alpaca, rests on a leather-clad base, a tribute to Franzi’s artisanal excellence. The original furniture is integrated into the new design, enhancing the unique character of the space.
This collaboration represents the experimental union between Franzi’s longstanding artisanal tradition and the avant-garde vision of one of the most influential Italian architects and designers.
