Born in Padua, Italy, in 1973. As a child, he wanted to be a painter, but things didn’t quite work out, and he ended up studying architecture in Venice (1992–1997, IUAV).
At Fabrica (Benetton Group’s research center), where he joined as a scholarship recipient in 1998, he heard the word “design” for the first time.
On a Pacific island, wearing swim trunks and flip-flops in the summer of 2001, he and his friend Gerard founded lagranja Design. Since then, his professional life has been almost synonymous with that of lagranja.
From 2001 to 2011, Gabriele taught at various universities (IUAV, Istituto Europeo di Design, EINA–Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) and gave lectures across three continents. From 2014 to 2016, he served as vice president of FAD, a private association and cultural institution promoting arts and design.
Lagranja Design, founded in 2002, is a renowned international multidisciplinary design firm with projects in locations such as Hong Kong, Dubai, and Africa. Its approach is based on using design as a powerful tool to enhance the success of brands and institutions, always from a holistic, creative perspective free from predefined ideologies. Known for its innovation and aesthetic sensitivity, the firm blends local and global cultural influences, prioritizing craftsmanship, personalization, and the creation of unique experiences. Its multicultural team brings a wealth of ideas and perspectives. Additionally, its founders, Gerard and Gabriele, have been guest lecturers at prestigious design schools and actively participate in the international scene as jurors and speakers. Lagranja Design stands out for its ability to break conventions and deliver projects that combine functionality, emotion, and uniqueness, establishing itself as a benchmark in contemporary design, both in interiors and product development.
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