Fabrica is a research centre for contemporary communication established in 1994 from a vision of Luciano Benetton and Oliviero Toscani.
With a renaissance-inspired, learning-by-doing approach, Fabrica offers artist-in-residence programs of one year to creative talents under 25 who develop, led by experts, projects in the fields of photography, design, editorial, digital, video and music.
It is based in Treviso, Italy, in a space restored and augmented by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
More info: fabrica@fabrica.it
STUDIO V Architecture is an award-winning, international design firm founded in 2006 by Jay Valgora, FAIA, AICP, LEED AP. Based in NYC, the Studio focuses on both architectural and urban design. The Studio provides designs that reflect the contemporary urban condition at all scales - from ground-up buildings to finely scaled interiors. STUDIO V has an expertise in large-scale urban design and master planning projects that incorporate transit-oriented developments, greenways, public plazas and waterfront parks.
Current projects include arts and cultural facilities, residential buildings, industrial buildings, institutional and educational facilities, urban and waterfront master planning, transportation facilities, mixed-use retail and commercial buildings, restaurants and hospitality design.