Interior Design - Studio Art Centers International

Giovanna Bossi (Interior Design)
Education
1990
Professional's Diploma Examination for matriculation
into the Register of Architects of Florence.
1986
Degree in Architecture, University of Florence. Thesis
on: "La Questione dell' abitazione del povero a Firenze
durante il governo di Leopoldo II di Lorena (1824 1859). (Trans : The problem of Housing for the poor in
Florence during the reign of Leopold II of Lorraine.)
Magna cum Laude.
1976
Teacher's Diploma Examination: Qualified Drawing
teacher (architecture and technical drawing) and History
of Art teacher for Italian Upper High School, with
Highest Honors, Florence.
1972
Diploma from Liceo Artistico, Florence.
Research and Teaching Experience
1987-present Instructor of Interior Design at Studio Art Centers
International, Florence.
1987
Gave seminars on the History of Housing in Florence in
the XIX century for planning course taught by M. Coli,
professor in the Department of Architecture, University
of Florence.
l979-80
Volunteer assistant for Prof. Mariani, Department of
Architecture, Planning Department, University of
Florence, for the course "History of Housing in Europe
during the XIX century.
Professional Experience
1986-present Architect.
1978-present Interior designer and decorator of homes, stores,
restaurants, schools, offices, etc. for private clients in
Florence and surrounding areas.
1976-present Professional interior designer for private clients in
Florence and surrounding areas.
1972-present Collaboration with various architectural and engineering
firms in Florence: Adolfo Natalini, Prof. Piero Sanpaolesi,
Alessandra Bossi, Giuseppe Padelaro.
Projects for Public Corporations and Private Clients
2010
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Buiatti Family, Via S.Reparata, Firenze (in
progress; in collaboration).
Architectural renovation and interior design of a building
owned by Mrs. Maria Cristin Schupfer Caccia, Lastra a
Signa (in progress; in collaboration).
2009
Interior design of the showroom and other parts of
leather factory “Leoncini,” Via Pisana, Florence (in
collaboration).
Architectural renovation of first floor for commercial use
owned by Mr. Sbigoli, Via Aretina, Florence (in
collaboration).
2008
Interior design of the leather shop “Leoncini,” Via della
Vigna Nuova, Florence (in collaboration).
Interior design of additional area of Palazzo Alessandri
(18th Century), Via della Stufa, Florence (work in
progress).
2007
Restoration of additional area of Palazzo Alessandri
(18th Century), Via della Stufa, Florence (work in
progress).
Architectural renovation and exterior design of the home
of Mr. Sbigoli, Florence (in collaboration).
2006
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Ms. A. Sanna, Florence.
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Ms. F. Curcio, Reggello, Florence.
2005
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartments of Mrs. G. Leoncini, Florence (in
collaboration).
Atchitectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Mrs. G. Bacci, Florence.
2004
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Mrs. M.Turbanti, Montevarchi, Florence.
Restoration of a façade of Palazzo Alessandri (18th
Century), Via della Stufa , Firenze (work in progress).
Interior design of the SACI Lecture Hall, Via S. Antonino
11, Firenze.
2003
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Mr. And Mrs Gambacciani, Castelfranco di
Sopra, Arezzo.
2002
Interior design of the apartment of Mr. R. Martelli,
Florence.
2001
Interior design of the apartment of Mr. and Mrs.
Maestosi, Florence.
Interior design of the display space of “MamboMBO
Italia” of Ferrara for the men's fashion exhibit "Pitti
Immagine Uomo at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence. (in
collaboration.)
Interior design of the display space of “SONRISA” of
Bergamo for the men's fashion exhibit "Pitti Immagine
Uomo at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence. (in
collaboration.)
2000
Interior design of the entrance hall of "Società Mimosa,
Florence.
Interior design of the new entrance hall of the
restaurant "Za-Za in Palazzo Alessandri, Florence.
1999-present Interior design of the villa and design of the park for Mr.
Alessandro Ciabattoni, in collaboration, Montelupo
Fiorentino.
1998-2000
Restoration of the Private chapel and design of the park
of the villa of Giuseppe Albenzio (historical building,) in
collaboration, Florence.
1997
Restoration and interior design of a building property of
the Russian Orthodox Church of Florence.
1996-present Conservative restoration and interior design of Palazzo
Alessandri (historical building,) Florence.
1995-1997
Project for the restoration and interior design of the new
site of the restaurant "Zà-Zà, Florence.
1995
Feasibility project for the interior design of Pepperdine
University, Florence.
1994-96
Architectural renovation and interior design of the
apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Ceccherini, Via dei
Cappuccini, 15, Florence.
1994
Project of the interior of the dance-club "La Bussola,
Viareggio.
Interior design of the villa of Mrs. M.C. Schupfer Caccia.
Architectural restoration and interior design of the office
of Lisa Chic, Florence.
1993-present Leadership of a group of volunteer architects for the
surveying and reconstruction project of the buildings in
Via Lambertesca, 2-4-6, damaged by the terrorist attack
on Via dei Georgofili on 27 May 1993, for the
Provveditorato alle Opere Pubbliche della Toscana
(Ministry of Public Works). (Invited by the Order of
Architects of Florence, begun June 1993, work in
progress).
Art direction of the exhibit "Tessile d'arredo e biancheria
delle case all'epoca di Lorenzo il Magnifico"
("Furnishings, Fabric, Upholstering and Linens for the
Home at the Time of Lorenzo the Magnificent") for
Promotrade Internazionale Casa at the Fortezza da
Basso, Sala delle Grotte, Pitti Immagine Casa 1993,
Florence.
Interior design of the restaurant Zà-Zà, Piazza del
Mercato, Florence.
Architectural restoration and interior design of Baldini
clothing shop, Borgo San Lorenzo.
1992
Architectural renovation project and interior design of
the bar of Mr. P. Gonnelli in Via dell'Albero 2/r, Florence.
Interior design and decoration of the photo shop of Mr.
M. Agus, Via Palazzuolo 62, Florence.
1990-92
Architectural renovation, interior design and decorating
of part of the residence Villa Il Fico, property of Mr.
Roberto Gucci and Anna Stoylowitz, Florence.
1991
Project of architectural restoration of a building property
of the Russian Orthodox Church, Florence.
Construction of two new structures on the east front of
the Russian Orthodox Church of Florence (Historical
monument).
1990
Interior design of the space Sala dell' Ottagono for the
Centro Tutelo Lino (Italian Linen production
corporation), for the national exhibition of housing
textiles, Pitti Immagine Casa 1990, Fortezza da Basso,
Florence. (Published.)
l987
Interior design of the leather shop Bojola, Florence.
1989
Interior design of the children's shoe shop Il Nido,
Scandicci.
1988-90
Collaboration in the surveying of Palazzo Medici Riccardi,
Florence, for the Province of Florence.
1988-89
Architectural renovation of a building property of Mr.
and Mrs. Casini, Florence.
1987
Interior design of the Iranian carpet shop Elyasy,
Florence.
1985
Architectural renovation and interior design of Zà-Zà
restaurant, Florence.
1981
Technical secretary of the international exhibition
meeting "Consultazione Internazionale per Les Halles di
Parigi" ("International architects' exhibition - meeting on
projects for Les Halles in Paris"), Florence 5-6-7 March
1981, for the Presidency of the Faculty of Architecture of
Florence.
1975-80
Interior design consultant for furniture store, Santiccioli,
Antella, Florence.
1975
Collaboration in the surveying of the Palazzo Strozzi, in
Florence, for its restoration, for I.N.A. (Istituto Nazionale
Assicurazioni) under the direction of Prof. P. Sanpaolesi
of the University of Florence.
Publications
2010-2011
History of Architecture and Interior Design of Palazzo
Lavison and Palazzo Levi (XIX Century), Florence (work
in progress).
2004
History of architecture consultant for the book The XV
Century of the series Art Atlas by Firenze Musei, Firenze.
2003
Art direction of the book 1993- 2003 Uffizi: oltre la
facciata. Il restauro degli edifici pubblici danneggiati
dall'attentato di Via dei Georgofili, Firenze, Edifir, in
collaboration.
1998
Art direction of the book Gli Architetti per la città di
Firenze (...) The Architects for the City of Florence: A
Reconstruction of the State Buildings Damaged by the
Terrorist Outrage in Via dei Georgofili on May 27, 1993,
ed. The Register of Architects of Florence, in
collaboration.
1998
Tri-dimensional rendering of the hypothetical
architecture of the Etruscan temple of Fiesole, based on
the ruins of the archaeological site, published in the new
catalogue of the Museum of Fiesole.
1996
"L'Istituto Demidoff": la questione Torrigiani - Demidoff,
in: I Demidoff a Firenze e in Toscana, Firenze Olschki,
(about a school in Florence in the XIX century).
1994
Art director of the video "Gli Architetti per la città di
Firenze (...)" Architects for the city of Florence. A
Volunteer work for the Reconstruction of the Buildings
Damaged by the Terrorist Outrage in Via dei Georgofili
on May 27, 1993. Editor: Centro Didattico Televisivo,
University of Florence.
1991
"Life and Work of Piero della Francesca", in: Il
Rinascimento della Fantasia. Piero della Francesca e i
tessuti del suo tempo, 1992, second edition, about the
textiles reproduced in his paintings, catalogue of the
homonymous itinerant exhibition which has been in:
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Pecci, Prato, September.
1990
Surveying of Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence,
published in: Il Palazzo Medici Riccardi di Firenze,
Florence.
Articles in "Casa Vogue," April 1990; "Casatessil
Reporter," March 1990; "Arredo," March-April 1990.
1988
"Piero Guicciardini e il progetto 'Case da poveri...' e asili
infantili dell' architetto Francesco Leoni del 1837," in:
Atti del Convegno di Studi su Pier Guicciardini (18081886). ("Piero Guicciardini and Architect Francesco
Leoni's project for 'Housing for the poor...' and childcare
centers in 1837"). Florence, Olschki.
1989
"Il Quartiere di Barbano: genesi del primo quartiere
nuovo a Firenze nel XIX secolo" ("The district of
Barbano: genesis of the first new neighborhood in
Florence in the XIX century), in Storia dell'Urbanistica Toscana II.