Francesca Simen

Born in Milan in 1963, she graduated in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan and she is a member of the Institute of Architects of Milan where she works and lives. In 1990, she began to work for Antonio Citterio Architect, starting a long-term collaboration that continued until 2003. Within Citterio’s practice, she specialised in Interiors, dealing with houses, fashions stores and exhibitions and managing projects all around Europe, United States and Asia. She began to work with Stefano Gallizioli in 2003 when they founded ANG42. The practice specialises in Interiors and works on residential and commercial projects in Italy and abroad. The partnership with Stefano Gallizioli allows for a “broadband” approach to projects, from architectural spaces to custom made furniture design, bringing together their personal experiences in Interior Architecture and also in Production Design. Among the many private residences, that remain their core business, their work includes some major works in the office and hospitality fields. In 2006 they established a branch of their practice in Dublin, Ireland. Among their most important works are the new Headquarter of an Irish global food company in Dublin, Offices in Toronto and Milan, 2 Villas in the Caribbean Private Island of Mustique, West Indies and some residences in Sardinia, Bruxelles, London and San Diego,US. Recently they completed the Interior Design and Furniture for the Club House and its outdoor areas of the Tatoi Club in Athens, an exclusive private space dedicated to sport, food and fitness with several lounge areas, restaurant and bar, spa and leisure activities.