Franco Albini, born in 1905 in Italy, was a Neo-Rationalist Architect, Designer, and University Instructor of Design throughout his life.
Franco Albini is known well for designing the La Rinascente, a department store in Rome, in 1960.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic “Albini Desk”, combining steel, glass and wood with a striking minimalistic balance.
Albini obtained three Compasso d’Oro awards, the most prestigious Italian design prize.
TV: Samsung. Chair: Palecek, in Peter Fasano fabric. Light: Shades from the Midnight Sun. Wallcovering: Schumacher (foyer).
Every appliance is concealed by painted paneling. Counter stools: Artistic Frame. Pendants: Weplight, with Radish Moon fabric. Backsplash: Tiles of Ezra.
Bowman chose a seafoam green for the spot where the family enjoys casual meals. Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries. Chandelier: Julie Neill. Chairs: Design Within Reach, in Pierre Frey fabric. Table: custom.
Bowman turned a tiny space into a spare bedroom for the children’s friends. Floor tile: Mirth Studio. Wallcovering: Thibaut. Paint: Cloud White (trim, bunks) and In Your Eyes (ceiling), Benjamin Moore.
The room was decorated so that (optimistically) it will last through her teen years. Paint: Sprout, Sherwin-Williams. Wallcovering: Pacific Designs International (ceiling). Nightstand: Chelsea Textiles. Sconces: Palecek. Curtains: Lisa Fine Textiles. Bedding: Matouk. Bed: Coley Home.
Painted cement tile by Sabine Hill and Perennials performance fabric can withstand post-pool hangouts. Paint: Marry Me (cabinets), Benjamin Moore. Wallcovering: Pacific Designs International. Sofa: vintage.
Shutters painted in Pink Cloud by Benjamin Moore are a subtle departure from the neighboring homes—yet still wholly Floridian.