The Molteni & C compound in Giussano, 30km north of Milan, evolves constantly, making it a fitting representation of the furniture behemoth. Home to its HQ and factory since 1934, the compound is also an architectural treasure trove, where Molteni's creative collaborators have left their marks over the years. Examples include Ron Gilad's 2014 Glass Cube, which was recently transformed into the Molteni Museum (W*255), and Patricia Urquiola's 2006 Spazio Qalla M (a multimedia centre dedicated to the company's past and future), as well as a four-storey 1950s showroom, designed by Luca Meda with elements by Aldo Rossi, with whom he often collaborated.
'The compound is a testament to the history of Molteni & C and the great names of design and architecture that have worked with the company,' says Molteni's chief marketing officer Giulia Molteni.
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