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Lella Vignelli

Italian architect, designer, and businesswoman (1934-2016) · Italy · On the map · Architects · Died at 82

Lella Vignelli was an Italian architect, designer, and businesswomen. She collaborated closely throughout much of her life with her husband Massimo Vignelli, with whom she founded Vignelli Associates in 1971.

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2016Died22 December 20162011President's MedalAward2004AwardAward2003Lifetime Achievement AwardAwardNational Design AwardsAward1995Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1994Honorary DegreeAward1991Gold MedalAward1982AIGA MedalAwardHonorary DegreeAward1964Compasso d'OroAwardGold Medal for Italian ArchitectureAward1934Born13 August 1934

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Awards

President's Medal2011
Award2004
Lifetime Achievement Award2003
National Design Awards2003
Lifetime Achievement Award1995
Honorary Degree1994
Gold Medal1991
Honorary Degree1982
AIGA Medal1982
Compasso d'Oro1964
Gold Medal for Italian Architecture1964

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She was known for the "spare, elegant style" of her architectural and industrial design work, her management skills and entrepreneurial expertise - as well as her sprezzatura or 'effortless grace'.

Country
Italy
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2016 · aged 82

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