Giuseppe Lignano

1963–

Introduction

Giuseppe Lignano (born 5 September 1963) is an Italian architect and co-founder, with Ada Tolla, of the architectural practice LOT-EK. The studio is known for its sustainable design approach and for projects based on the adaptive reuse (or upcycling) of industrial objects and systems not originally intended for architecture.

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Introduction

American architect, New York City.

Country of birth

Italy

Roles

Artist, architect

ULAN identifier

500121257

Names

Giuseppe Lignano

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