Emilio Nanni

Emilio Nanni, born in Bazzano near Bologna, is an architect, designer, art director and artist. He graduated in architecture in Florence in 1983 and three years later founded the ENd+a studio. His research rests on what he calls “the positive soul of design”: a humanistic approach in which a well-designed object does not simply solve a practical problem but transmits beauty and authenticity, influencing the mood of the person who uses it.

His work spans from the object to architecture — museum installations, temporary architectures and residential buildings — and he has designed for Zanotta, MDF Italia, Pianca, Billiani, Tonelli Design, Calligaris, Cattelan Italia, Roche Bobois, Saba, De Castelli and Trabà. His honours include ADI Design Index selections, Red Dot Awards in 2016 and 2017 and a German Design Award in 2021.