Mario Belini
Mario Bellini was born in 1935 and graduated in 1959 from Politecnico di Milano. He lives and works in Milan. His activities range from architecture and urban furniture and industrial design. His fame as a designer began in 1963. He is recognized internationally as an architect and designer, and is winner of 8 Compasso d'Oro and prestigious architecture awards, including the Medaglia d'Oro given to him by Chairman of Italian Republic.