(1898-1976) Born in Kuortane, Finland. Thanks to his original style and unique talents, Alvar Aalto is one of the greatest names in modern architecture and design. During his career, he designed many buildings in different parts of the world: concert halls, libraries, hospitals, museums, and private homes, including the Villa Mairea. His furniture and lamps, often starting out as a part of the buildings he designed, are produced together with Finnish Artek.
Nani Marquina
Barcelona, 1952. Studies industrial design at the Massana School in Barcelona. In 1974, after a collaboration with the Selles-Marquina Architecture Studio, she opens her own shop, Self-Décor, where she carries out interior decoration projects. In 1984 she presents her first designs in prints and rugs for different textile design companies. Creating the nanimarquina brand in 1987, she launches her company specialised in the design and edition of textile articles for the home, placing a particular focus on rug designs. In the same year she develops and introduces her collection c[... mehr]
