Chandelier model "Geometric"
Manufactured by Artemide
Italy, c. 1988
Lacquered metal

Measurements
60 x 60 x 100h cm
23,6 x 23,6 x 39,4h in

Provenance
Private collection

Literature
Charlotte Fiell, 1000 Lights, Taschen, 2005, vol. 2, p. 584
Thomas Häusermann, Mario Botta. Architecture 1960–1985, Electa, Milan, 1986
A. Branzi (ed.), Artemide: Domestic Light, Electa, Milan, 1996

Biography
Mario Botta (Swiss, b. 1943) is a prominent architect and designer recognized for his bold geometric forms and rationalist approach. Born in Mendrisio, Switzerland, he trained as a technical draftsman before studying at the Liceo Artistico in Milan and later at the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia, where he studied under Carlo Scarpa and Giuseppe Mazzariol. Early in his career, Botta worked with iconic architects Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, experiences that deeply influenced his architectural language. His design work often blends monumental presence with rigorous attention to materiality, particularly in brick and concrete. Beyond architecture, Botta has created furniture and lighting for major manufacturers such as Artemide, Alias, and Alessi. His projects include churches, museums, and public buildings across the globe. In 1996, he founded the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio. Botta's work is part of numerous public collections and has been widely exhibited internationally.