Elena Manferdini is the principal and owner of Atelier Manferdini in Los Angeles and Graduate Programs Chair at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). With a body of work that spans public art, architecture and industrial design, her eponymous Atelier has created work that uplifts the human spirit. Her design is known for its vibrant colors, meaningful narratives and its high attention to novel materials and craft. Elena Manferdini has more than 20 years of professional experience and she is a leading voice in contemporary design culture and education. In 2019, Manferdini was honored with the ICON Award as part of the LA Design Festival, which is a prize that recognizes iconic women who have made an indelible mark on Los Angeles, culture, and society in general through their work, character, and creative leadership.
The Rise of the Generalist
Imaginative Architectural Practices in the Age of Digital Technology
It is common for architects to extend their expertise into various design domains like exhibitions, object design, fashion, books, and even mobile applications. While architectural practices have historically been characterized by their expansive and exploratory nature, the current era of rapid innovation and communication has significantly accelerated the push beyond the disciplinary boundaries traditionally associated with the architectural profession. Faced with the demands and opportunities of a dynamic creative economy, architects have broadened their design expertise. Elena Manferdini will lecture on how she has been able to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise within her current professional practice to produce fresh aesthetic solutions. She will lecture on the potential of multidisciplinary and multiscale design practice through the vibrant world of Atelier Manferdini.
Elena Manferdini is the principal and owner of Atelier Manferdini in Los Angeles and Graduate Programs Chair at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). With a body of work that spans public art, architecture and industrial design, her eponymous Atelier has created work that uplifts the human spirit. Her design is known for its vibrant colors, meaningful narratives and its high attention to novel materials and craft. Elena Manferdini has more than 20 years of professional experience and she is a leading voice in contemporary design culture and education. In 2019, Manferdini was honored with the ICON Award as part of the LA Design Festival, which is a prize that recognizes iconic women who have made an indelible mark on Los Angeles, culture, and society in general through their work, character, and creative leadership.
The Rise of the Generalist
Imaginative Architectural Practices in the Age of Digital Technology
It is common for architects to extend their expertise into various design domains like exhibitions, object design, fashion, books, and even mobile applications. While architectural practices have historically been characterized by their expansive and exploratory nature, the current era of rapid innovation and communication has significantly accelerated the push beyond the disciplinary boundaries traditionally associated with the architectural profession. Faced with the demands and opportunities of a dynamic creative economy, architects have broadened their design expertise. Elena Manferdini will lecture on how she has been able to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise within her current professional practice to produce fresh aesthetic solutions. She will lecture on the potential of multidisciplinary and multiscale design practice through the vibrant world of Atelier Manferdini.