Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Anna Castelli Ferrieri was an Italian architect and industrial designer, born in Milan in 1918. She trained at Milan Polytechnic Institute from 1938 until 1942 and after graduating went on to work at the office of Franco Albini. In 1946 she founded her own design studio and became editor-in-chief of Casabella, an architecture magazine and correspondent from Italy for the English periodical Architectural Design. Ferrieri began to gain attention for her reinterpretation of ordinary elements, adding a creative touch to an array of spaces.

Ferrieri married Giulio Castelli, founder of Kartell, and in 1966 she began working for the brand as a consultant after designing their headquarters. As Design Director, Castelli Ferrieri was instrumental in bringing designers of the highest calibre to work for Kartell, Ferrieri is most well known for her Componibili storage units.

She has also taught at numerous establishments, including Milan Polytechnic from 1984 to 1986 and the Domus Academy from 1985 to 1992. Winner of three Compasso d'Oro awards, Anna Castelli Ferrieri is one of those great names in design that will be remembered for years to come.