Aulenti, Gae (1927–)
Aulenti, Gae (1927–)
Italian architect. Name variations: Gaetana Aulenti. Born 1927 in Palazzolo dello Stello, Italy.
Best known for her furniture and exhibition design, trained and later taught at the Milan Polytechnic School of Architecture (Milan Politecnico); established private practice in Milan; held visiting professorships in Italy and Spain; came to prominence with designs for Fiat and Olivetti; designed houses, schools, and stage sets; conceived lamps, displays and showrooms for Knoll International; redesigned the Musée d'Orsay in Paris (1980–86).
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