Andrea Branzi (1938- ) was born in Florence, where he also graduated in architecture in 1966. Currently he lives and works in Milan, where he moved in 1973. From 1964 to 1974, he was member of the group Archizoom Associati. Branzi has collaborated with the principal brands of Italian Design and is the recipient of the Compasso d'Oro award for his career.
Founded in 1921, Alessi has always stood out for the high quality of its products. In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading "Factories of Italian design", capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types.