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APRIL develops the graphic design project for the exhibition Cèleste Boursier – Mougenot ” From here to ear (version 15) and SURASI KUSOLWONG, PING–PONG, PANDA, POVERA, POP–PUNK, PLANET, POLITICS AND P–ART at HangarBicocca producing the invitation and booklet for the event. Publications: Links: www.hangarbicocca.it
GALLERY gfc – Flagship store Padova
APRIL design the first GALLERYgfc, a new concept store in the historic center of Padova.
A large space organized on two levels, for over 650 square metres.
A New Brand project is developed within A2 group.
February 11th, 2011 - Worldwide Retail Store, the company behind the National Geographic Store Project... worldwide is proud to announce that it has been included in Think Londons 100 companies to watch, under the "Industry innovators" category.
October 26th, 2010 - La Repubblica Newspaper - The National Geographic London Store designed by April has been selected by the Oracle World Retail Awards in the category Retail Innovation Award
and also:
FINALIST Retail Week Technology for an award in the "Customer Technology" category 2010
NOMINATED Best Retail Innovation of the Year by the World Retail Awards 2010
NOMINATED Store Design of the Year by the UK Oracle Retail Awards 2010
WINNER of the Retail Destination of the Year by The UK Retail Interiors Awards 2009
SHORTLISTED as Best Retail Restaurant by The UK Retail Interiors Awards 2009
The National Geographic London Store:August 13th, 2011 - AVEDA hadquarters, Milan
July 5th, 2011 - Marisa Merz – Non corrisponde eppur fiorisce / It doesn’t match yet it flourishes
June 14th, 2011 - Rio 2011 – Base Italia*
October 31st, 2010 - REMO SALVADORI – Germano Celant, Book
September 19th, 2010 - Completion of the new Gas Kyoto and Berlin Concept Stores
Ongoing projects / Under construction:Diglipur Eco-Resort (India)
Design for the concept, masterplan and buildings of a 30,000 sqm eco-resort in the Andaman Islands, India. Common facilities and 18 private villas, each designed to provide the guests with a direct intimate relationship with the nature of the Andaman Islands.
Anjuna Flea-Market (India)
An innovative modular concept for the 8,000 sqm Anjuna Flea Market (where the main structure is based on a grid of shipping containers ?), customizable to the clients requirements and flexibility of programs, including a market area with stalls and shops, an events area, a food area and virtual sports arena.
Ca’ Tosate (Italy)
Design and construction development of two private villas and extension/ residential conversion of a preexisting architecture from the 19th century.
The site faces Villa La Rotonda by Palladio located on the Riviera Berica, Vicenza, Italy.
Ape Piaggio / Just Bee (Worldwide)
Design, implementation and customization of the mobile retail system realized through an innovative reinterpretation of the legendary Ape Piaggio Vehicle.
Ottolati (China)
Design development for a 1.000 smq design showroom and its offices in Nanjing, China
Project developed join hands with Arch. Giovanni Cagnato
Aveda (Italy)
Design of the Italian Headquarters of the well-known professional hair and skin care products brand, Milano, Italy
In line with the brand philosophy, the project is developing according to the highest environmental and sustainability standards.
A New Brand ID and retail system
Development of the objectives, theoretical foundations and planning methodology for a “New Brand” Global Store System: an architectural retail system created to represent the creation of a new brand in the world through a network of various structures differing in scale and typology.
A New Brand project is developed within A2 group.
Prada and Miu Miu Fashion Shows 2011
Video documentation of the events. Since 1999 on, APRIL collaborates with AMO, a branch for research and non-architectural projects of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) , on the production and video documentation of all the Prada and Miu Miu man and woman Fashion shows.
Private Villa (Italy)
Extension of a private villa on the hills of Vicenza, Italy.
The restoration of the original villa from and the new building, which are linked internally, is an exciting and intellectually stimulating response to the unique environmental setting. A cultured client has given free reign to the innovation.
October 3rd, 2011 - HangarBicocca Graphics
APRIL develops the graphic design project for the exhibition Cèleste Boursier – Mougenot ” From here to ear (version 15) and SURASI KUSOLWONG, PING–PONG, PANDA, POVERA, POP–PUNK, PLANET, POLITICS AND P–ART at HangarBicocca producing the invitation and booklet for the event. Publications: Links: www.hangarbicocca.it
September 15th, 2011 - GALLERY gfc – Flagship store Padova
APRIL design the first GALLERYgfc, a new concept store in the historic center of Padova.
A large space organized on two levels, for over 650 square metres.
A New Brand project is developed within A2 group.
August 13th, 2011 - GALLERY gfc – Brand Identity
Development of the objectives, theoretical foundations and planning methodology for a “New Brand” Global Store System: an architectural retail system created to represent the creation of a new brand in the world through a network of various structures differing in scale and typology. A New Brand project is developed within A2 group.
July 13th, 2011 - Ape Piaggio / Just Bee for Illy
Design, implementation and customization for Illy Brand of the mobile retail system realized through an innovative reinterpretation of the legendary Ape Piaggio Vehicle.
June 13th, 2011 - Anjuna Flea Market Goa – India
An innovative modular concept for the 8,000 sqm Anjuna Flea Market (where the main structure is based on a grid of shipping containers ), customizable to the clients requirements and flexibility of programs, including a market area with stalls and shops, an events area, a food area and virtual sports arena.
