Lecture by Massimilano Fuksas
Lecture by Massimiliano Fuksas
The Fondazione Bisazza is pleased to host Massimiliano Fuksas, one of the leading figures in contemporary international architecture, for a meeting dedicated to his professional career, his creative vision, and the relationship between art, architecture, and society.
From his early experiences in painting and poetry to the realization of major international architectural projects, Fuksas’s career has been characterized by continuous research, curiosity, and a desire to transcend the boundaries between different disciplines.
During the meeting, the architect will share experiences, encounters, and influences that have contributed to shaping his approach to architecture, focusing on the role of creativity, intuition, and experimentation in contemporary design.
An opportunity to meet Massimiliano Fuksas and explore the thinking of one of the Italian architects most widely recognized on the international scene.
The event is by reservation only, subject to availability.
Massimiliano Fuksas (Rome, 9 January 1944) is an Italian architect and urban planner. After completing his studies in Rome, he began his professional career in the 1970s, quickly establishing himself on the international scene for his experimental and highly innovative architectural language. His design research is characterized by the advanced use of technology and by a particular focus on the themes of the contemporary city and major urban transformations.
He has created works of great international significance, including the “La Nuvola” Congress Center in Rome, the Milan Rho Fair, the Zenith Music Hall in Strasbourg, the MyZeil in Frankfurt, and Terminal 3 of Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen, and he was the director of the VII International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale Less Aesthetics, More Ethics (2000). Since 1985, he has worked with Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas, and since 1994 he has been leading Studio Fuksas Architects, with offices in Rome, Paris, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.
Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and honors, including:
- 1992 – Prix Architecture et Lieux de Travail, AMO, Architecture et Maîtres d’Ouvrage, Paris, France
- 1998 – Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Ministry of Culture and Communication, Paris, France
- 1998 – Premio a la Trayectoria Internacional, MNBA – Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 1999 – Grand Prix National d’Architecture Française, Ministry of Culture and Communication, Paris, France
- 2000 – Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres de la République Française, Paris, France
- 2000 – Director of the 7th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, “Less Aesthetics, More Ethics”, Venice, Italy
- 2002 – Honorary Fellowship of the AIA, The American Institute of Architects, New York, USA
- 2005 – Honorary Fellowship of the RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects, London, England
- 2005 – National Architecture Award Ance–In/Arch, Italy
- 2006 – Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Italy
- 2009 – Gold Medal for Italian Architecture, Triennale di Milano, PARC, MIBAC, Italy
- 2010 – Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, Paris, France
- 2012 – Best Building Site, Wallpaper Design Award, London, England
- 2012 – Global Lithuanian Award, Vilnius, Lithuania
- 2013 – Best Design Award for Transportation Space, IDEA-TOPS Awards, Shenzhen, China
- 2014 – Architizer A+ Award, New York, USA
- 2017 – First Prize, Special Award (Architectural Structure), Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, Beijing, China
- 2022 – Doctor Honoris Causa, Academic Board of the University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
His selected major projects include:
2004
- Nardini Research Center and Auditorium, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
- Ferrari Research Center, Maranello, Modena, Italy
- Armani Charter House, Hong Kong, China
2005
- New Milan Trade Fair, Rho-Pero, Milan, Italy
2007
- Armani Ginza Tower, Tokyo, Japan
2008
- Zénith Music Hall, Amiens, France
- Zénith Music Hall, Strasbourg, France
2009
- Peres Peace House, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 18 Septemberplein, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Set design for Medea and Oedipus at Colonus, Greek Theatre, Syracuse, Italy
- Parish Complex of Saint Paul, Foligno, Italy
- Armani Fifth Avenue, New York City, USA
2010
- Admirant Entrance Building, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2012
- Chengdu Tianfu Cultural and Performance Centre, Chengdu, China
- Tbilisi Public Service Hall, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Georges Frêche Hotel and Business Management School, Montpellier, France
2013
- Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Terminal 3, Shenzhen, China
- French National Archives, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine–Saint-Denis, Paris, France
2014
- Australia Forum, Canberra, Australia
- Bory Mall – Shopping Center, Bratislava, Slovakia
2016
- New Rome EUR Convention Center “La Nuvola” and “La Lama” Hotel, Italy
2017
- Euromed Center, Marseille, France
2018
- Renovation of the Beverly Center, Los Angeles, USA
2019
- Guosen Securities Tower, Shenzhen, China
- Is Molas Golf Resort, Pula (Cagliari), Italy
2020
- Learown Fuda Square, Shenzhen, China
- Rike Park, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Dubai Global Connect, Dubai, UAE
2021
- Zhaoxin Huijin Center, Shenzhen, China
- Naples Metro Station, Piazza Nicola Amore, Naples, Italy
2022
- New Headquarters of the Piedmont Regional Government, Turin, Italy
- Gelendzhik Airport, Gelendzhik, Russia
2023
- VIP Airport Terminal, Gelendzhik, Russia
- CBD Cultural Centre, Beijing, China
2024
- Set design for Tosca and Turandot, Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy