Cristina Celestino
- Date of birth
1980
- Nationality
Italian
- Distinguishing features
Architect and designer, Cristina Celestino's work is based on observation and research, plumbing the potential of shapes and function. Going beyond the traditional relations between fashion, art and design, she embeds a passionate interest for the old and the new, the traditional and the contemporary, with all projects defined by geometry and rigorous research, and a subtle play on the impact of traditional forms.
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Biography
Cristina Celestino was born in 1980 in Pordenone and currently lives and works in Milan. In 2005, after completing her course of studies in the Department of Architecture of IUAV University of Venice, she began to work with prestigious design studios, focusing on interior architecture and design. In 2009 she moved to Milan and founded the brand ATTICO DESIGN, to make lamps and furnishings based on thorough research on materials and forms. In 2012 she was selected to participate in the Salone Satellite, and after this experience her products have been shown in many international galleries and showrooms. The creations include the Atomizers project, produced by Seletti, now part of the permanent collection of Italian design of the Milan Triennale. Today Cristina Celestino designs exclusive projects for private clients and companies. She operates also as a creative director for companies, and as an architect works on interiors and exhibit design. In 2016 Cristina was awarded with the special jury prize at Salone del Mobile. In the same year, on the occasion of DesignMiami/, Cristina designed "The Happy Room" collection for FENDI.
