Design and Architecture Studio

At Lamonarca Design Studio, together we create architecture, interiors and product design.

About the studio

Lamonarca Design studio was founded in 1990 by Antonio Lamonarca and Maria Madonnini. Based in Milan, Italy, we have an international network specializing in architectural and interior design services in all regions of the world. Our projects are developed in more than 90 countries over the world, and our design group includes around 200 architects and managers. We work with around 90 exterior consultancy companies specializing in different areas of project development.

The studio's mission is driven by holistic design solutions integrated with globalized modern trends and sustainability. Our unique user-centric solution for each project is impacted by process and experience to create culturally appropriate spaces that enhance the quality of living. Keeping up with the constantly changing trends, we contribute to the future through adaptive and resilient results. With climate change on the rise and negative impacts of global warming, our studio consciously amalgamates materials that are environment friendly to technological and humanistic approaches.

Together we have been working in the interior design of various residences, lofts, villas and apartments in Italy, China and Russia. Our recent works also include architectural projects like the mosque in Grozny and a cultural museum in China. We create spaces for pop-up exhibitions for renowned artists and design companies. Hence, we create a platform that initiate dialogue within our design community.

Founder

Antonio Lamonarca

Antonio Lamonarca is an architect and designer graduated with distinction from Politecnico di Milano, initiated his career marked by numerous awards both in architecture and design: 1st prize in the international design competition “Sun Design”, localization plan of urban furniture for Pisa, Novara, Ancona and Pavia. He was the curator of the exhibition “Brera to Milan”, where he combined technological research with aesthetics and decorative material design. He finished numerous projects ranging from large-scale projects to the study of daily use objects.

Particularly, he designed restaurants and bars (Bar Magenta in Milan), a nightclub in Porto Cervo and many houses in Italy and abroad (Milan and province, Genoa, Lecco, Pavia, Cap d‘Antibes in France and Tobago-Caribbean), fashion showrooms for brands like Armani, Versace, Genny, Byblos in Paris, London, Milan, Rome ,Jeddah and also in China. He also deals with the restructure and recovery of the value of lofts in Milan and its hinterland.

As part of industrial design he created upholstery for “Divani & Divani” of Natuzzi for B&B Italia, modern carpets for Osta Carpets, Virag, Sitap, Dedar, Rubelli and Etro; fabric collection for beheld, pots and handles for Vetzvel Magistris.

He works for international companies in the field of textiles and interior design for villas. He also collaborates with design department of Politecnico di Milano and Brera Academy.