Vittoriano Viganò was one of the most influential Italian architects and designers of the 20th century, recognized as a key figure of the Brutalist movement in Italy. For Viganò, all design disciplines shared a common purpose: to contribute to human development and improve quality of life through innovative solutions encompassing everything from industrial and interior design to architecture and urban planning.
Trained at the Polytechnic University of Milan, he developed a close collaboration with Gino Sarfatti and the Arteluce firm, where he left a significant mark with architectural projects and iconic lighting fixtures such as the VV Cinquanta collection. His multidisciplinary approach, characterized by functionality, experimentation, and a strong social conscience, earned him international recognition and culminated in with the awarding of the President of the Italian Republic's Prize for Architecture, granted by the Academy of San Luca in 1991.