Gio Ponti: 10 Iconic Buildings by Italy’s Most Influential Designer

Giovanni “Gio” Ponti (1891-1979) is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects and designers of all time.

A modern-day renaissance man, his six-decade career was not just confined to buildings, but also encompassed painting, writing, teaching, ceramics, furniture design, toilets, and cutlery. He also fitted out cruise liners, hotels, and universities and founded the still-running design magazine Domus, which he used to promote his work and the work of other