Giovanna Bossi (Interior Design) Education 1990 Professional's Diploma Examination for matriculation into the Register of Architects of 1986 Degree in Architecture, University of Thesis on: "La Questione dell' abitazione del povero a Firenze durante il governo di Leopoldo II di Lorena (1824-1859). (Trans : The problem of Housing for the poor in Florence during the reign of Leopold II of Lorraine.) Magna cum Laude. 1976 Teacher's Diploma Examination: Qualified Drawing teacher (architecture and technical drawing) and History of Art teacher for Italian Upper High School, with Highest Honors, 1972 Diploma from Liceo Artistico, Research and Teaching Experience 1987-present Instructor of Interior Design at Studio Art Centers International, 1987 Gave seminars on the History of Housing in Florence in the XIX century for planning course taught by M. Coli, professor in the Department of Architecture, University of l979-80 Volunteer assistant for Prof. Mariani, Department of Architecture, Planning Department, University of Florence, for the course "History of Housing in Europe during the XIX century. Professional Experience 1986-present Architect. 1978-present Interior designer and decorator of homes, stores, restaurants, schools, offices, etc. for private clients in Florence and surrounding areas. 1976-present Professional interior designer for private clients in Florence and surrounding areas. 1972-present Collaboration with various architectural and engineering firms in Florence: Adolfo Natalini, Prof. Piero Sanpaolesi, Alessandra Bossi, Giuseppe Padelaro.
Projects for Public Corporations and Private Clients 2010 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Buiatti Family, Via S.Reparata, Firenze (in progress; in collaboration). Architectural renovation and interior design of a building owned by Mrs. Maria Cristin Schupfer Caccia, Lastra a Signa (in progress; in collaboration). 2009 Interior design of the showroom and other parts of leather factory Leoncini, Via Pisana, Florence (in collaboration). Architectural renovation of first floor for commercial use owned by Mr. Sbigoli, Via Aretina, Florence (in collaboration). 2008 Interior design of the leather shop Leoncini, Via della Vigna Nuova, Florence (in collaboration). Interior design of additional area of Palazzo Alessandri (18th Century), Via della Stufa, Florence (work in progress). 2007 Restoration of additional area of Palazzo Alessandri (18th Century), Via della Stufa, Florence (work in progress). Architectural renovation and exterior design of the home of Mr. Sbigoli, Florence (in collaboration). 2006 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Ms. A. Sanna, Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Ms. F. Curcio, Reggello, 2005 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartments of Mrs. G. Leoncini, Florence (in collaboration). Atchitectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Mrs. G. Bacci, 2004 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Mrs. M.Turbanti, Montevarchi, Restoration of a façade of Palazzo Alessandri (18th Century), Via della Stufa, Firenze (work in progress). Interior design of the SACI Lecture Hall, Via S. Antonino
11, Firenze. 2003 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Mr. And Mrs Gambacciani, Castelfranco di Sopra, Arezzo. 2002 Interior design of the apartment of Mr. R. Martelli, 2001 Interior design of the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Maestosi, Interior design of the display space of MamboMBO Italia of Ferrara for the men's fashion exhibit "Pitti Immagine Uomo at the Fortezza da Basso, (in collaboration.) Interior design of the display space of SONRISA of Bergamo for the men's fashion exhibit "Pitti Immagine Uomo at the Fortezza da Basso, (in collaboration.) 2000 Interior design of the entrance hall of "Società Mimosa, Interior design of the new entrance hall of the restaurant "Za-Za in Palazzo Alessandri, 1999-present Interior design of the villa and design of the park for Mr. Alessandro Ciabattoni, in collaboration, Montelupo Fiorentino. 1998-2000 Restoration of the Private chapel and design of the park of the villa of Giuseppe Albenzio (historical building,) in collaboration, 1997 Restoration and interior design of a building property of the Russian Orthodox Church of 1996-present Conservative restoration and interior design of Palazzo Alessandri (historical building,) 1995-1997 Project for the restoration and interior design of the new site of the restaurant "Zà-Zà, 1995 Feasibility project for the interior design of Pepperdine University, 1994-96 Architectural renovation and interior design of the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Ceccherini, Via dei Cappuccini, 15, 1994 Project of the interior of the dance-club "La Bussola, Viareggio.
Interior design of the villa of Mrs. M.C. Schupfer Caccia. Architectural restoration and interior design of the office of Lisa Chic, 1993-present Leadership of a group of volunteer architects for the surveying and reconstruction project of the buildings in Via Lambertesca, 2-4-6, damaged by the terrorist attack on Via dei Georgofili on 27 May 1993, for the Provveditorato alle Opere Pubbliche della Toscana (Ministry of Public Works). (Invited by the Order of Architects of Florence, begun June 1993, work in progress). Art direction of the exhibit "Tessile d'arredo e biancheria delle case all'epoca di Lorenzo il Magnifico" ("Furnishings, Fabric, Upholstering and Linens for the Home at the Time of Lorenzo the Magnificent") for Promotrade Internazionale Casa at the Fortezza da Basso, Sala delle Grotte, Pitti Immagine Casa 1993, Interior design of the restaurant Zà-Zà, Piazza del Mercato, Architectural restoration and interior design of Baldini clothing shop, Borgo San Lorenzo. 1992 Architectural renovation project and interior design of the bar of Mr. P. Gonnelli in Via dell'albero 2/r, Interior design and decoration of the photo shop of Mr. M. Agus, Via Palazzuolo 62, 1990-92 Architectural renovation, interior design and decorating of part of the residence Villa Il Fico, property of Mr. Roberto Gucci and Anna Stoylowitz, 1991 Project of architectural restoration of a building property of the Russian Orthodox Church, Construction of two new structures on the east front of the Russian Orthodox Church of Florence (Historical monument). 1990 Interior design of the space Sala dell' Ottagono for the Centro Tutelo Lino (Italian Linen production corporation), for the national exhibition of housing textiles, Pitti Immagine Casa 1990, Fortezza da Basso, (Published.) l987 Interior design of the leather shop Bojola,
1989 Interior design of the children's shoe shop Il Nido, Scandicci. 1988-90 Collaboration in the surveying of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, for the Province of 1988-89 Architectural renovation of a building property of Mr. and Mrs. Casini, 1987 Interior design of the Iranian carpet shop Elyasy, 1985 Architectural renovation and interior design of Zà-Zà restaurant, 1981 Technical secretary of the international exhibition meeting "Consultazione Internazionale per Les Halles di Parigi" ("International architects' exhibition - meeting on projects for Les Halles in Paris"), Florence 5-6-7 March 1981, for the Presidency of the Faculty of Architecture of 1975-80 Interior design consultant for furniture store, Santiccioli, Antella, 1975 Collaboration in the surveying of the Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence, for its restoration, for I.N.A. (Istituto Nazionale Assicurazioni) under the direction of Prof. P. Sanpaolesi of the University of Publications 2010-2011 History of Architecture and Interior Design of Palazzo Lavison and Palazzo Levi (XIX Century), Florence (work in progress). 2004 History of architecture consultant for the book The XV Century of the series Art Atlas by Firenze Musei, Firenze. 2003 Art direction of the book 1993-2003 Uffizi: oltre la facciata. Il restauro degli edifici pubblici danneggiati dall'attentato di Via dei Georgofili, Firenze, Edifir, in collaboration. 1998 Art direction of the book Gli Architetti per la città di Firenze (...) The Architects for the City of Florence: A Reconstruction of the State Buildings Damaged by the Terrorist Outrage in Via dei Georgofili on May 27, 1993, ed. The Register of Architects of Florence, in collaboration.
1998 Tri-dimensional rendering of the hypothetical architecture of the Etruscan temple of Fiesole, based on the ruins of the archaeological site, published in the new catalogue of the Museum of Fiesole. 1996 "L'Istituto Demidoff": la questione Torrigiani - Demidoff, in: I Demidoff a Firenze e in Toscana, Firenze Olschki, (about a school in Florence in the XIX century). 1994 Art director of the video "Gli Architetti per la città di Firenze (...)" Architects for the city of A Volunteer work for the Reconstruction of the Buildings Damaged by the Terrorist Outrage in Via dei Georgofili on May 27, 1993. Editor: Centro Didattico Televisivo, University of 1991 "Life and Work of Piero della Francesca", in: Il Rinascimento della Fantasia. Piero della Francesca e i tessuti del suo tempo, 1992, second edition, about the textiles reproduced in his paintings, catalogue of the homonymous itinerant exhibition which has been in: Museo d'arte Contemporanea Pecci, Prato, September. 1990 Surveying of Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence, published in: Il Palazzo Medici Riccardi di Firenze, Articles in "Casa Vogue," April 1990; "Casatessil Reporter," March 1990; "Arredo," March-April 1990. 1988 "Piero Guicciardini e il progetto 'Case da poveri...' e asili infantili dell' architetto Francesco Leoni del 1837," in: Atti del Convegno di Studi su Pier Guicciardini (1808-1886). ("Piero Guicciardini and Architect Francesco Leoni's project for 'Housing for the poor...' and childcare centers in 1837"). Florence, Olschki. 1989 "Il Quartiere di Barbano: genesi del primo quartiere nuovo a Firenze nel XIX secolo" ("The district of Barbano: genesis of the first new neighborhood in Florence in the XIX century), in Storia dell'urbanistica - Toscana II.