Studio Zanellato/Bortotto

studio zanellato/bortotto is a design practice based in treviso, italy. in 2013, after having completed their degrees at the università iuav di venezia and the ecal de lausanne, giorgia zanellato and daniele bortotto presented their first project at the salone satellite in milan. the collection, going by the name of “acqua alta", pays homage to venice. this moment marked the beginning of their longstanding, constant research into the relationship between places and the passing of time, a connection analysed through the reinterpretation of traditional artisanal techniques. the studio’s works include product design, limited editions for galleries, art direction support for a number of companies, and interior design for the private sector. the studio collaborates with italian and international companies. its works have been displayed in several galleries and institutions such as rome’s maxxi, the triennale design museum, the poldi pezzoli museum in milan, the somerset house, and the a