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Margherita Menino is the founder of Menino Design Studio, a boutique architecture and design firm known for offering highly personalized services in luxury residential and commercial projects.

With over 16 years of experience, Menino has honed an intuitive understanding of space and aesthetics that has shaped her approach to design.

Her work is deeply influenced by her Italian roots, particularly the art and architecture of her homeland. For Menino, architecture is a lifelong journey that evolves constantly as new ideas and innovations emerge. She believes that being an architect is not something you can fully learn in a single day but rather something that grows throughout your career, with infinite progress and continuous discovery.

Menino strives to develop a clear conceptual thread in every project, always aiming to express each space’s highest potential. For her, a successful design is more than just functionality; it is an emotional connection with the people who use it. This connection is what drives her design philosophy, blending beauty with practicality to create spaces that resonate deeply with their inhabitants.

Menino draws much of her inspiration from the great modern Italian designers, including Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, and Carlo Scarpa. Their belief that design should be a complex and multidimensional process deeply resonates with Menino. For them, architecture and design were not merely about form and function; they were about the delicate balance between the two. This idea has greatly influenced Menino’s work, and she strives to imbue every project with the same sense of timeless elegance and functional artistry. Her designs showcase sleek lines, a refined color palette, and a harmonious balance between aesthetic appeal and practicality.

Having established herself in New York’s vibrant architectural scene, Menino is now poised to take her work to even greater heights.

Her travels around the world have also played a crucial role in shaping her worldview and design sensibilities. "When you travel, you truly understand yourself and the world," she reflects. This global perspective has enriched her understanding of design, enabling her to merge different cultural influences while maintaining a distinctly Italian flair.

Menino’s work has earned recognition for its ability to blend modern Italian design principles with a sense of innovation and craftsmanship. Her projects focus on creating spaces that are not just functional, but also emotionally engaging and visually striking. As she continues to grow in her craft, Menino looks forward to exploring new design possibilities in the future.