Autumn 2020

33 Dec19021 Italian Innovation Michele Franzina has led the team at Franzina Partners Architecture through nearly thirty years of incredible success, taking the firm around the world to design thrilling properties built on luxury. It’s little surprise it has been recognized as 2020's Award for Excellence in Innovation – Italy. We look more closely to see how the team have managed it. Proudly Italian in every respect, the team at FPA have become renowned for their exceptional skills in design, engineering and delivery. The team have been invited to produce buildings of all sorts across the globe, specializing in luxury residential and hospitality that can truly claim to raise standards. The heart of the company, of course, is Michele Franzina. It is his unique approach, combining the practical with the ideal, the dream of what could be with what can be done, that has allowed the team to create amazing projects. With a Degree in Architecture at IUAV Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia under his belt, he progressed through the ranks at other high-profile firms, before going freelance and opening his own business. The stunning team at FPA have proven time and time again to be capable of providing the most sophisticated properties to suit any sort of need. Offering true Italian innovation at every step, the firm have continued to push the boundaries in the industry. Every project is thoroughly unique, creating the opportunity to test new solutions that are bespoke designed. Some design their properties merely to look good. The team at FPA know that the best designs are those which work so well you don’t notice. With FPA’s projects spanning the globe, it’s worth looking a little more closely at some to get a flavour of their inimitable approach. The team’s work can be seen across many continents over more than a dozen countries. With innovation part and parcel of the team’s approach, it’s easy to see why so many people want to see what they have to offer. Some of the team’s design work has taken them into the realms of the future, such as the concept of Airfloating Villas for a client in Dubai. This astonishing design, comprised of overlapping houses each self-standing with decks and swimming pools, seems like something from science fiction. For the team at FPA, however, the impossible is always just a step away. This contrasts beautifully with their stunning renovation of Relais Ca’ Sabbioni Villa and Restaurant. A historic villa in the heart of Italy, great care and attention was paid to ensure the highest possible finish both inside and out. It’s a masterpiece in many ways, drawing on the rich heritage of the property and applying an effortlessly timeless design aesthetic to ensure the property’s continued function. FPA’s expertise has recently extended beyond buildings through to landscaping. This is thanks to the team’s partnership with B-SCAPE studio associato, who are considered experts in the field. For those who want a thoroughly seamless finish, this part of FPA is capable of creating a dialogue between man and nature. The positives are clear to see, with a developed and amplified link between green spaces and the delightful architecture that the team produce. True luxury is shown through a unified flow, which is exactly what FPA can deliver to any project. Innovation does not always guarantee a superb project, but the team at FPA have ensured that they always design something truly exceptional. Whether it’s a vision of the future or a renovation of yesterday, the team’s drive, determination and sense of style define them as providers of the ultimate in luxury innovation. Company: Franzina Partners Architecture Contact: Michele Franzina Email: [email protected]