italian & unusual

Italians by birth, architects by training and travelers by vocation, Virginia Valentini e Francesco Breganze de Capnist are designers and dreamers. Not only they are a professional duo, but they are also partners in life. As husband and wife, they share a deep creative affinity.

In 2016 they opened their first professional studio in New York and signed several interior architecture projects. The overseas experience stimulated them to develop an unconventional design but the passion for their roots, made in Italy craftsmanship and the rich Italian artistic and architectural heritage constituted an irresistible attraction.

Hence the idea of returning to Italy and founding LATOxLATO, a design workshop that ranges with the same dedication from large-scale architectural design to the most meticulous product detail. LATOxLATO has the main objective of creating contemporary projects with a modern approach through a synergy between the arts and a constant dialogue between art and architecture.

Our eyes are always wide open to the world around us and our minds always ready for new sources of inspiration. Every product we create is the fruit of not only in-depth research and experimentation, but also a will to set aside the usual solutions and a desire to challenge certain conventions.

And this is why, when you come face to face with a LATOxLATO object for the first time, you might be bewildered or you might be instantly fascinated. One thing is certain, however: you will definitely not be left indifferent.

our vision

awards

LATOxLATO - Demetra - Terza Dimensione - ADA award
Awards - ADEX (Award for Design EXcellence) Finalist Best of Products Meridiane Collection 2021
Awards - ARCHITIZER A+Award Finalist best of Products Vestalia Candleholder 2020
Awards - AN - Best of products 2019