Portfolio of Works 2021

matteo tronti

portfolio of works

Born in Rome on 13/07/1983 2003 - Enrolled in the five-year degree course in Architecture EU, Faculty of Architecture , University of Rome La Sapienza.

2009 - Graduated with honors with 110/110 and publication, Thesis in architectural design.

2010 - Admitted into the Association of Architects of Rome, n. 20033

recent work experience

(more info on the CV):

Dates: 2018 - 2020 Employer: Stamuli, Rörstrandsgatan 29, 11342 Stockholm, Sweden Sector: Retail, Façade design, Interior design, Industrial design.

Role: Creative Director / Senior Architect Main activities: General supervision of all design phases for the store openings of the following brands: GANNI, Soulcycle, Paco Rabanne.

Dates: 2015 - 2018 Employer: Acne Studios, Lilla Nygatan 23, 111 28 Stockholm, Sweden Sector: Retail, Façade design, Interior design, Industrial design.

Role: Senior Architect / Retail Design Manager Main activities: Design development and supervision from concept to construction phase, till store opening.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES: Mother tongue: Italian Other languages: English (proficient), Spanish (proficient), French (good), Portuguese (fair)

•Good understanding of the Swedish approach to corporate business during the time at Acne Studios, which I have contributed to with a multicultural background from my previous experiences abroad.

• Refinement of the approach on high-end construction details, during my time at Lazzarini Pickering, applying specific design principles on different building categories from Housing to Hotels, from Restaurants to Retail (Fendi).

• With Prada, I coordinated the work of local contractors and architects via conference calls and direct survey (trips to USA, Brazil, Mexico), but also managing all millwork and custom-made furniture shipments from Italy.

• During my working period in Beijing, I was often organizing meetings and presentations with Chinese clients and collaborators, in these occasions all contents and ideas had to be carefully mediated with local habits. (more info on the CV)

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES: Excellent command of digital drawing and the following graphics software: - Autocad - Rhinoceros + Vray - 3d Studio Max + Vray - Revit - Photoshop - Illustrator - InDesign - Office (pack)

ARTISTIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

• Excellent skills in free-hand drawing and painting, mostly on canvas. Personal and collective exhibitions of paintings in the following places: Rome: CambridgeCafe’, FluCafe’, Atelier35, Galleria Fontanella Borghese.

• Working in a Swedish company for almost 2 years, coordinating work with Valencia: Galeria Tomas March. people from different nationalities at the office and remotely.

• Advanced skills in photography, mostly architectural, landscape and • Coordination of Juniors, 3D modeler and visualizer within Lazzarini Pickering “macro”(details).

Architetti office.

• During the time with Prada, continuous International team working with people o t h e r : from USA, Brazil and Mexico.

• Six months work experience in Beijing (China), working with a widely March 2012: Publication of the “ex-Rossi South” area project on “Future international team, daily cooperating with a Chinese staff and managing their Arquitecturas” review (n° 30-31). duties and responsibilities about urban and building projects. Analysis of December 2011: Publication of projects and individual profile on the volume several Chinese provinces, studying their different cultures and traditions.

“Annual Review of Chinese Architectural Design Works - 2011”.

• Ten months experience abroad in Valencia (Spain), through the “Erasmus” July 2005: 1st prize in Nastro Azzurro M.A.D. 2005 Competition - Design of an scholarship at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, School of Architecture outdoor bar, due to the excellent skills in “product design” (prize awarded by (ETSA).

Elio Fiorucci).

• Teaching assistant in the course of Architectural Design II - Prof. Arch. Alfonso June 2010: 2nd prize at the international design competition (in a project team) Giancotti, Faculty of Architecture of Rome, coordinating and supervising the for a Polyfunctional building to be realized in “ex-Rossi South” area. Latina (IT). work of 30 students.

SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L S K I L L S A N D C O M P E T E N C E S : •With Ganni Copenhagen I have supervised the journey of a fashion house going from the brand identity and stores concept through the interior design development of 8 of their latest stores. Within this role as Creative Director I have managed the work of 4 professionals - architects and interior designers - reporting to me.

Contact: matteotronti@gmail.com - (+46) 70 742 02 13 http://www.linkedin.com/in/matteotronti matteotronti.com

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MATTEo TRONTI for ganni copenhagen

ganni copenhagen SELECTED projects list

Ganni new HQ | Copenhagen, Denmark _ 2020_ongoing Ganni Bremerholm | Copenhagen, Denmark _ 2020_ongoing Ganni Costa Mesa | OC California, USA _ 2020_ongoing Ganni DTLA | Los Angeles, USA _ 2020 Ganni Melrose Ave | Los Angeles, USA _ 2019 Ganni Mercer St | New York, USA _ 2019 Ganni Miami Design District | Miami, USA _ 2019 Ganni Beak St | London, UK _ 2019 Ganni Norrlandsgatan | Stockholm, Sweden _ 2019

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When we approached to the facade development for this project, we followed the inspiration we got from the unique marquees of Downtown L.A.’s cinemas and theaters.

These landmark elements merged into our concept, and it came out so fresh and natural, almost as Ganni cinema facade on Melrose Ave has always been there.

Below, in order: _axonometry explaining the design principle _a 3D rendering view of the FR area

The interiors concept for Ganni Melrose is a continuation of Broadway’s theater theme that inspired the storefront. In fact, we have thought to use this long and narrow location as a scenography. We took as reference the optical illusions of the Renaissance’s master Borromini (Galleria Spada), with its dramatic perspective effects that tweak the concepts of time and space. This store unveils itself like an endless sequence of Wunderkammern, with its colors and furniture that link Danish tradition to contemporary themes.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

ganni melrose ave | 2019 | los angeles, usa

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Ganni Mercer St. is located in one of the first buildings that declared the new life of Soho district, a neat high-rise complex by Jean Nouvel.

Our challenge here has definitely been to make the interiors vibrant and clear through the strong elements of the industrial facade, trying to create an interesting dialogue with it. As if the the store had always been part of the building since its completion in 2008.

The location on Mercer has one specific aspect that drove our design approach from the beginning: two big, wide facades with their very high ceilings. So we thought to link interiors to facade by dividing the space in two main layers; the cozy warm interiors below and the technical abstract ceiling above, with its track lighting and bulkheads.

Floating colorful walls generate fluid rooms where an eclectic mix of furniture merges Danish tradition with a contemporary language.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

ganni mercer st | 2019 | new york, usa

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The design for this store starts from a will to explore the current store concept to an even more playful and chromatic experience. The use of Ganni color plalette is here all-embracing, from the linoleum floor to the painted wall surfaces, that create a sequence of seamless ares.

Apart from the signature furniture (recycled plastic counters and metal rails), most of the usual components here become abstract, revealing no texture or pattern on their surface.

It’s all about the balance of volumes and planes, from the outside inward.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

ganni miami design district | 2019 | miami, usa

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Here’s the first London store and the second one we’ve designed for the brand, together with Stamuli AB. Every location is different and expresses its own character together with the brand own identity. This time the interiors got also enriched by some constraints such as pillars and low ceiling that we turned into points of strength.

The design covers different types of elements, from external signage to furniture and small item-displays, as the socks glass frames.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

ganni beak st | 2019 | london, uk

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MATTEo TRONTI for acne studios

ACNE STUDIOS SELECTED projects list

Acne Studios Chengdu Taikoo-Li, China_2018 Acne Studios Sanlitun Beijing, China_2018 Acne Studios Piazza del Carmine | Milan, Italy_2017 Acne Studios Geary St. | San Francisco, USA _2017 Acne Studios King St. | Sidney, Australia_2017 Acne Studios Madison Av. | New York, USA _ 2016 Acne Studios Luitpoldblock | Munich, Germany _ 2016 Acne Studios Potsdammerstrasse | Berlin, Germany _ 2015 Acne Studios Illum | Copenhagen, Denmark _ 2015

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Above: a 3D rendering view I made for this project. Below: the same view angle from the official photo set

With an open layout interrupted by concrete monoliths, the Chengdu store takes some inspiration from the Brutalist architecture of Acne Studios’ headquarters in Stockholm, but also plays up the depth of the space with long fixtures inside and a gridded layout of the lighting.

The facade is made up of long aluminium panels in the iconic Acne Studios pink, from which twolarge square windows and double glass doors are cut through.

On this page, some pics from the offical photo set

Acne studios TAIKOO-LI | 2018 | CHENGDU, CHINA

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Below: a 3D rendering view of the main facade. Upper floor volume becomes one thing with the store ceilng

With its open and minimal layout, the store creates a harmonious environment by experimenting with simplicity and reflective materials.

The 190m2 space plays up the originalarchitecture with straight lines and a glass facade. The walls and ceiling are lacquered in high gloss white and the beige floor is made of epoxy resin, which together provide a soft contrast to the signature Acne Studios stainless steel walls, rails, tables and shelving.

On this page, some pics from the offical photo set

Acne studios SANLITUN | 2018 | BEIJING, CHINA

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On this page, some pics from the official photo set

Situated on Piazza del Carmine, the store is defined by its grand arched windows that line the front and sides. The entrance is set in the middle window, to give symmetry to the store. Each window is filled with seamless glass, to create a sense of openness between inside and out. This is continued by the Rosa Baveno granite flooring, which is set at the same level as the Piazza outside, creating an easy flow from out to in.

The walls of the store feature stainless steel arch shapes that exactly mirror the windows.

These are surrounded by the same granite as the floor, which is also used by Acne Studios for the furniture.

Acne studios PIAZzA DEL carmine | 2017 | MILAN, ITALY

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On this page, some 3D renderings I made for this project

Granite tables and stools that are like ancient stone monuments, yet are set low, each at 45cm from the floor.

The Mega, a custom made lighting system exclusive to this store is attached to the pink ceiling, made up of two to five metres long aluminum lighting fixtures. Natural light will flood the store during the day, with the Mega making the store glow as soon as the sun goes down.

Shelves, rails and fixtures are made from signature Acne Studios stainless steel. The Rosa Baveno granite in the store was found in a local quarry in the Baveno region of Italy.

Acne studios PIAZzA DEL carmine | 2017 | MILAN, ITALY

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The exterior of the 290sq m store, stocking the full women’s and men’s collections, has been completely rebuilt in red brick to create a new landmark on Geary Street.

The ceiling, pillars, window and door frames are painted Golden Gate red, while ceilinghigh windows make a virtue of the store’s four and a half metre height, revealing the scale of space within.

The store has a raw industrial feeling, with a poured concrete floor and perimeter walls clad in polycarbonate sheets coloured in a specific milky off-white. These sheets stretch floor to ceiling, and clip together to create uniformity and the sense of a store that is occupying the space.

A long aluminium wall stretches across the entrance of the store, with only one aluminium display rail and a bespoke bench in front of it. Behind this wall, the store has an awareness of space, with the aluminium fittings, shelves and tables given room to stand on their own.

Changing rooms are purposefully large.

Lighting, which hangs from the ceiling in a uniform grid pattern, has been specially designed for the store.

On this page, some pics from the offical photo set

Acne studios GEARY STREET | 2017 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA

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Stainless steel walls curve through the pastel yellow store, giving a processional feeling that guides the customer through the space, as if an alternate universe made from specific design decisions.

Windows have been lowered and lengthened to give a sense of uniformity, the store sometimes visible, other times concealed by the walls inside.

The ceiling has also been lowered to heighten the atmosphere, with 700 lighting fixtures.

The fixtures are each like a hi-tech mushroom sprouting from the ceiling, set in a rigorous pattern of lines that runs throughout the space.

Stainless steel railings and tables are among the design signatures that link Sydney to other Acne Studios locations around the world.

The poured off-white terrazzo floor, coupled with the organic feel benches and stools, acts to juxtapose the stainless steel fixtures and walls.

Acne studios KING STREET | 2017 | SIDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Clockwise on this page: _ A rendering view of one of the 4 fitting rooms _ An interior view from the official photo set _ 3D studies for the stainless steel denim furniture

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Madison can be definitely evaluated as a milestone project, in addition to the flagship status. The long design process for this very delicate and prestigious location has consisted in the previously described steps, but on top of that, a completely different approach on color and materials made of this project a real challenge. Samples development together with the producers, new and deeperapproach on some technical details, the constant effort to make functional elements (MEP, AC ducts, etc) almost invisible.

Acne studios madison | 2016 | new york, usa

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Key elements of this space are this custom made asphalt surface - which host in the mix some precious stones -, electrostatically gilded metal walls and the furniture from Max Lamb (benches, tables and rugs) that, as per all previous stores, gives this additional touch that distinguishes the brand´s language. Biggest challenges have been those related to an existing space with lots of issues and constraints, starting from the building facade and sidewalk, to the almost random placement of the inner pillars; all these aspects have been turned to strength point and part of the store narrative at the end.

On this page, some pics from the offical photo set

Acne studios madison | 2016 | new york, usa

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Here on this page are shown the final renderings, sketches and floor plan (cropped) I have made for this project, after coming through several layout options and various finishes for floors and walls. Among other things, I´ve design a special denim furniture with drawers for the store.

Retail space is mainly split in two longitudinal sections divided by a wall, while a curved panel at the entrance and single steel volumes give vibrancy to the space.

The design development has always been brought on through the elaboration of both 3D models and hand sketches.

Acne studios luitpoldblock | 2016 | munich, germany

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As per Berlin, also this project respects and brings to evidence the structural parts of the existing space, in this case a building which has had several refurbishments since end of 1800, showing an interesting mix of structural materials on surfaces as the ceiling. MEP and lights are nakedly shown when looking above. Steel is used with 3 different finishes such as brushed, pen-shot and chrome (polished). The staircase volume in this store hosts a fitting room that almost becomes a illusionistic experience. Facade respect the existing building but let windows and door become a screen to the inside world.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

Acne studios luitpoldblock | 2016 | munich, germany

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Here are a series of sketches for different purposes and project scales. First column above indicates a mechanical blinds system, on the first row some facade sketches for Madison and the schematic perspective for a Mock-up. Second row shows details for an ongoing store, while here on the right some perspectives for an outdoor terrace in an existing AS location.

Sketches at different levels ad representations are a fundamental tool through which I give immediate feedback and guidance to the parties involved.

Acne studios | sketches and 3d model studies

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Shown on this page some of the 3D studies I like to do for new elements, furniture, objects and items that have never been made before and need an accurate level of representation to give enough confidence to start the prototyping and production phase.

Material finishes, general proportions and millimeter distances, are usually aspects that strongly influence the final result.

This process also helps suppliers and craftsmen to understand how to achieve a certain result within the luxury standards.

Acne studios | sketches and 3d model studies

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selected works

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The brief for this project was quite simple; a white, bright space with a warm-toned wooden floor. Given this initial input, my thought was to integrate a see-through door paneling/ showcase system, both to give the living area different configurations and also to display a vast, beautiful set of ceramic items and silverware, part of the couple’s heritage. Daylight is constant in each area but visibility/accessibility changes depending on how the full-height panels are rotated. The warm evenness of the ancient oak-floor gives resonance to the ceiling geometries: clean volumes drop over the functional areas, while curtain pelmets trace their lines along the walls.

CASA DA | 2020 | rOMA, ITALY

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The store is composed by 3 areas distributed in a playful, organic and fluid sequence.

Coloured cement floor alternates its tones to those of counters, display and FR, so the theme for each room is set by these combinations. Common elements are the full-height stainless steel bars, shelvings and the pendant light fixtures. Few clean gestures organize the merchandising in folded and hanging items, so there’s always space for props, tweaks and interior re-arrangements. Chromatic functionalism is probably the new ID here.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

MACONDO | 2019 | VERONA, ITALY WITH: STAMULI AB

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The inspiration for this bar restaurant in Bali was to merge colors and geometries that somehow (maybe just on an imagery level) link South of Italy with Indonesia visual heritage. See-through shelving walls, decorative fountains and functional blocks, clearly define the different areas but leaving the overall space wide open to the eye. Big rounded skylights, together with the contribute of local vegetation, replace and compensate the lack of windows in this particular location.

On this page, some pics from the official photo set

DA MARIA BALI | 2015/2016 | BALI, INDONESIA WITH: LAZZARINI PICKERING ARCHITECTS

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The main request from the client in the project for his family summer house, was to achieve a new high-end level in a building made of prefab components, therefore we developed a modular system of wall and roof panels, with extraordinary climatic specs and a clean and minimal look on the other hand.

Interiors always play this balance between prefab smooth concrete surfaces and local wood sidings.

On this page, some renderings and pics from building site and the factory where the mechanical facade has been developed.

CIPPONT HOUSE | 2015/2016 | CAPALBIO, ITALY WITH: LAZZARINI PICKERING ARCHITECTS

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The collaboration with Prada Group consists in a 360 degree work that goes from the preliminary design by Studio Baciocchi to the store opening, following and supervising all the following steps: construction drawings, timesheet planning, workers coordination in site, budget control and above all, material and detail analysis of all the furnitures and millwork. The various range of projects from different brands allows face and constantly learn from different issues related to light, color and general ambient feeling. he whole experience is essential to balance the link between project, budget and time.

new openings: Prada, miu miu, church’s stores | 2013/2014 | usa-mexico-brasil with: prada s.p.a.

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Since the last year in High School I figured out I had an easy approach with painting on canvas. The “discovery” of the brush brought me to experiment different figuarative technics from metaphysical to abstract art, always trying to establish a new connection between color and shapes. Following my studies in architecture, obviously also the perspective became an essential component in my way of thinking and representing dimensions happenings around me. Oil, acrylics, stucco, plastic sheets; every material has its own properties that only suit specific subjects, such as landscape, sky, bodies.

selected Paintings on canvas (oil and mixed media) + watercolours

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free hand sketches

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