Alvisi Kirimoto – Selected Architecture 2012-2025

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The volume marks the launch of the “Progressive. Sections on Italian Architecture” series, an editorial project designed to explore the multifaceted dimensions of contemporary Italian architecture by spotlighting some of the most influential figures on the national scene.

Founded in the early 2000s in Rome by Massimo Alvisi and Junko Kirimoto, the studio fuses Italian and Japanese sensibilities, crafting a distinctive design philosophy that blends methodological rigor with bold experimentation, to form a unique entity in the contemporary architectural landscape. Over two decades, Alvisi Kirimoto has delivered projects spanning architecture, urban planning, interior design and product design, with a particular focus on harmony with nature and addressing social issues. The firm’s work, recognized with numerous international awards, is celebrated for its ability to balance contextual respect with the pursuit of essentiality, creating spaces designed to evolve over time.

A new monograph by Forma Edizioni chronicles the journey of the architecture studio.

The pocket-sized book (15.5 x 22.5 cm) spans 168 pages wrapped in a bold coral-red cover—a recurring theme in several of the firm’s projects. It offers a comprehensive chronicle of the studio’s evolution, showcasing 13 defining works completed between 2012 and 2025. Following an introductory essay by architect Maurizio Carones, the book features a critical analysis by architectural historian and critic Valerio Paolo Mosco, who explores Alvisi Kirimoto’s bespoke design methodology and its deep-rooted connection with the specificities of place.

“This monograph was conceived to share our design approach with a broad and diverse audience. It’s not just about documenting our work but offering insights into how we envision architecture. Each project, from the earliest to the most recent, narrates a process that transcends the materiality of architecture, responding to the context and to the people who inhabit the space. Our projects are designed to endure and transform in harmony with their environment and users.”

Massimo Alvisi, co-founder of the studio

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The book showcases some of Alvisi Kirimoto’s most iconic works, including the Molino Casillo headquarters and the Municipal Theater of Corato (2012), the Affordable Housing complex in Viale Giulini, Apulia (2020), the Chicago Office Headquarters (2018), the Podernuovo Winery in Palazzone (2013), and the ABF Academy of Music “Franco Corelli” of Camerino (2020).

It also features recent projects such as the LUISS University Pavilion “The Dome” in Rome (2022), Villa K in Northern Italy (2022), Villa S in Sardinia (2023), the “Rivoluzione Vedova” exhibition at the M9 – Museum of the 20th Century in Venice Mestre (2023), and the Spazio Antonioni museum dedicated to Michelangelo Antonioni in Ferrara (2024).

Rounding out the selection are ongoing projects like the Tenuta Stampino in Liguria and the Nexum Directional Park in Rome, offering a rare glimpse into the studio’s future endeavors. Each project is illustrated through detailed data sheets featuring technical information, analytical texts curated by Valerio Paolo Mosco, and a rich collection of photographs and drawings, providing readers with a comprehensive and immersive explorations of the studio’s creative and construction processes.

The bilingual edition (Italian and English) further enhances the volume’s accessibility, serving as a cultural bridge between the Italian context and the global stage. It is aimed at a diverse audience of professionals, students, and architecture enthusiasts alike.

Through a carefully curated selection of works, the monograph retraces the firm’s history, illuminating its methods and processes while celebrating a balanced approach to space—one that harmonizes simplicity with elegance, and clarity with beauty.

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MINT LIST—Giulia Milza, Maria Azzurra

  • Monograph title:
    Alvisi Kirimoto. Selected Architecture 2012-2025
  • Series title:
    Progressive. Sections on Italian Architecture
  • Publisher:
    Forma Edizioni, Florence 2024
  • Editions:
    Italian and English (translation within the same volume)
  • Pages:
    165
  • Book format:
    15,5 x 22,5 cm
  • Price:
    22€
  • Series introduction:
    Maurizio Carones
    Texts (Main article and project data sheet):
    Valerio Paolo Mosco
  • Sponsor:
    BUROMilan, Capoferri, Ecofast, Edilbari, Podernuovo a Palazzone by Giovanni Bulgari

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