DEFERRARI+MODESTI | Architecture and Interior Design Studio in Florence

DEFERRARI+MODESTI was founded in Florence by Javier Deferrari and Lavinia Modesti.

Since 2010, we have been engaged in architectural and interior design, focusing our research research on the creation of residential, commercial, exhibition, and hospitality spaces.

Before establishing the studio, we gained various experiences in Italy and abroad, including collaborations with Enzo Mari, Manuel Gausa, and finally with Stefano Boeri and Giovanni La Varra.

They develop projects of different scales and types, each time creating a unique concept with its own distinct poetics for both private clients and important institutions and companies including Le Gallerie degli Uffizi, Museo Archeologico di Firenze, Exenia, Targetti Sankey, Resort Castelfalfi, Castello di Banfi, Ceramiche Marca Corona, Mirage.

Over the years we have received national and international Awards and our projects have appeared in numerous publications including AD, Abitare, Dezeen, Domus, Elle Decor, Frame, Living and Wallpaper.

Since 2017, we have held the roles of academic coordinators and lectures for the Bachelor's Degree course in Interior Design at IED Florence.

TH01 Targetti HUB Allestimento e Interior Design by Deferrari Modesti — TH01 Targetti HUB, Florence

National and international Awards:

2021 | Iconic Awards – Innovative Architecture promoted by the German Design Council | TH01 Targetti Hub | Winner in the Interior and Innovative Materials category.

2021 | Participation in the Italian Pavilion"Resilient Communities", at the Architecture Biennale 2021, in the section curated by Rebel Architette and Alessandro Melis "Detoxing architecture from inequalities: a plural act".

2021 | "Anna Taddei Architecture and Design for Women" Award | TH01 Targetti Hub | Special mention.

2020 | Dezeen Awards | Emerging Interior Designer of the Year | Longlist

2020 | BIGSEE Interior Design Awards | TH01 Targetti Hub | Winner in the “Workplace” category.

2020 | Archilovers Best Projects | TH01 Targetti Hub

2017 | Award IN/Arch Bar Ristoranti Hotel d'Autore | Libreria Brac | Special mention

2017 | Disegnodilegno competitionby Fiemme 3000| Catasta | Third prize

2017 | Participation in the exhibition “Prossimo Futuro. 45 Italian designers under 40” curated by Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi and Monica A. G. Scanu, at the Acquario Romano in Rome.

2015 | ADI Design Index | Xgone produced by MIRAGE GRANITO CERAMICO

2014 | Res_tile Competition by MIRAGE GRANITO CERAMICO | Versatile | Third prize

How we work

We design spaces where people can feel at ease. Fundamental to this is a careful study of the characteristics of the place where we will be working and a deep understanding of how the space will be used and experienced. Our approach, therefore, is inclusive and promotes an active dialogue with our clients, consultants, and collaborators.

We always try to see the design process as a whole, but also in every detail. We try to have a broad and at the same time focused view, developing a project as in a spiral, we move forward and then go back widening the view. A strategy that requires an analytical, pragmatic but also poetic approach.

We consider materials, form, color, and light as architectural elements to be used and combined to create a space that stands the test of time. This requires meticulous attention to detail, research and use of materials, and the functionality of the spaces. To achieve a harmonious interaction between the architecture and the interior elements, we often design custom furnishings and lighting.

We carefully study every technical detail, with the aim of achieving a space that is coherent in its various parts.
We meticulously oversee the material sampling process, working closely with artisan companies to identify the most suitable solutions.

Libreria Brac, Firenze, Interni, bar, ritorante, libreria, progetto Deferrari Modesti — Brac Bookstore, Florence

Lavinia MODESTI was born in Pisa in 1979. She graduated with honors and publication dignity in Architecture from the University of Florence. She began her professional career in Milan, collaborating with Enzo Mari. She continued her experience in Barcelona with Actar-Arquitectura, then again in Milan with the studio of Stefano Boeri. In 2010 she founded the DEFERRARI+MODESTI studio with Javier Deferrari. Over the years she has received awards and Riconoscimenti, including the "Anna Taddei Architettura e Design delle Donne" Award. She participated in the Venice Biennale in the Italian Pavilion curated by RebelArchitette. Since 2017 she has collaborated with IED as coordinator of the three-year degree course in Interior Design.

Javier DEFERRARI was born in Buenos Aires in 1978. He began his studies in Architecture at the Universidad di Buenos Aires. In 2002 he moved to Milan, and in 2006 he graduated in Architectural Science from the Politecnico di Milano. After several professional experiences in Italy and abroad, in 2008 he began collaborating with the studio of Stefano Boeri, which led him to work in La Maddalena on the redevelopment project of the former Military Arsenal in view of the G8 summit. In 2010 he founded the DEFERRARI+MODESTI studio with Lavinia Modesti. Since 2017 he has collaborated with IED Florence as coordinator and professor of the three-year degree course in Interior Design.

THEY HAVE COLLABORATED WITH US

Maria João Aleixo de Barcelos, Ilayda Aşan, Sara Bitossi, Paola Buselli, Dario Calonaci, Jessica Carione, Cinzia Deviti, Francesco Giuffrida, Katerina Margoldova, Oliviero Martini, Robin Muller, Elisa Palaia, Sara Panchetti, Asia Piccinini, Francesca Quaranta, Gioia Romani, Maria Domenica Russo, Lorenzo Saccomando, Michela Tonelli.