Gio Ponti: More than One

Join us for the book launch of Gio Ponti: More than One

“This volume […] is set to become a fundamental reference, both for the quality of the essays addressing the many facets of his personality and work, and for the richness of its iconographic documentation.”

– Domus

Gio Ponti: More than One offers a nuanced portrait of Ponti, a defining figure of Italian modernism whose work spanned architecture, design, magazine publishing and writing. From designing teaspoons to skyscrapers, Ponti’s career moved fluidly across disciplines and scales. Drawing on previously unexplored sources, this collection of essays examines the major facets of his practice, combining intellectual rigor with the enduring splendor of Ponti’s creative vision, all presented in a visually compelling format.

Manfredo di Robilant is an architectural historian, Associate Professor of Architectural Design at the Politecnico di Torino, and co-founder and partner of the architecture studio DAR architettura. His research interests focus on the relationship between utility and symbol in modern architecture.

Manuel Orazi is an architectural historian, critic and author specializing in 20th-century architecture and urbanism. He is an editor of architectural books at the Italian publishing house Quodlibet, and a visiting professor at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Marina Lathouri is an architecture scholar and Director of MA History and Critical Thinking Graduate School at AA School of Architecture. Her research interests lie in the conjunction of architectural history, city and political philosophy. She has previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Navarra, Spain.

We are delighted to launch Gio Ponti: More than One at the Architectural Association Bookshop. The evening will include a short panel discussion with Manfredo di Robilant, Manuel Orazi and Marina Lathouri. The book will be available to purchase at a special launch price of £35 (RRP £42)