Bio
Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò are architects, designers and independent curators. Their experimental approach takes shape through design practice, theoretical research, and critica
In 2002, they founded BRH+, a studio based in Turin, Italy, operating through a broad and cross-disciplinary understanding of architecture as an open field of convergence between different disciplines. Within this framework, design is seen as a synthesis of functional and speculative dimensions – at once a poetic statement, a cultural act, and a strategic tool for positive social transformation.
Active internationally, the studio develops projects and consultancy work for both public and private clients across a wide range of scales. Each commission is approached through tailored creative strategies, shaped by the integration of diverse advanced skills in design and communication, resulting in distinctive and highly specific outcomes.
Working across multiple fields – including architecture, interior design, exhibition design, product design, graphic design, and art direction – BRH+ has developed projects for, among others, Dedimax, Max Mara, Balestra, Adidas, Florim, LAGO, Listone Giordano, Visionnaire, Fondazione La Quadriennale di Roma, Intesa Sanpaolo – Gallerie d’Italia, Museo Nazionale del Cinema di Torino, Camera di Commercio di Torino, Fondazione Torino Musei, Exposed Torino Photo Festival, Unipol, Subsonica, Marlene Kuntz, Vivienne Westwood, Sony Music, Warner Music, and Epic Records.
Alongside their design practice, Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò have developed an extensive curatorial activity, conceiving numerous exhibitions and editorial projects. They are also among the founders of IN Residence, a non-profit cultural association dedicated to supporting research in contemporary design, talent scouting, the education of young designers, and the promotion of design culture through interdisciplinary dialogue.
In 2014, at the invitation of Hans Ulrich Obrist, IN Residence participated in the Swiss Summer School programme at the Swiss Pavilion in the Giardini della Biennale, during the 14th Venice Architecture Biennale.
Their curatorial work is complemented by a structured editorial practice, conceived as a tool for research, documentation, and dissemination of contemporary design thinking.
Through the series they have conceived and curated, their publications present the work of both emerging and established international designers, positioning themselves as a critical platform dedicated to the evolution of contemporary design culture.
The IN Residence monographic volumes published by Corraini and Quodlibet were included in the ADI Design Index (in 2014 and 2024 respectively), and subsequently nominated for the Compasso d’Oro in the category of theoretical, historical, and critical research and editorial projects.
Since 2026, Barbara Brondi has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione per l’Architettura di Torino, and she previously served on the Grand Jury of the FRAME Awards in 2022.
Marco Rainò is Artistic Director of IAAD – Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, a higher education academy with campuses in Turin and Bologna, as well as Strategic Director of the Interior Design programme at the same institution.
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Publications
Libreria Internazionale Luxemburg. Le 20 librerie da vedere almeno una volta nella vita
Domus Web, Italy, 2026
In dialogo con Luca Molinari per l’allestimento della 18a Quadriennale d’arte di Roma
EXIBART, Italy 2025
Apartment SL by BRH+. Contemporary Interior within a Historical Shell
PLATFORM, Italy 2025
Apartment SL. A Torino, un appartamento storico è oggetto di un attento lavoro di recupero, rivitalizzato da colori audaci
Pianetadesign, Italy 2025
Simbolismo scultoreo. MOSTRO, una collezione in edizione limitata disegnata da BRH+
Contract Network, Italy 2025
A Torino, la nuova sede della Libreria Luxemburg ospita la caffetteria letteraria più piccola d’Italia
AD Italia, Italy 2025
Apartment SL
Living Corriere, Italy 2025
Rinasce la Libreria Luxemburg, in collaborazione con Mutina e disegnata da BRH+
Domus Web, Italy 2025
La storica libreria Luxemburg di Torino trasloca. Ora c’è anche la caffetteria di design
Artribune, Italy 2025
Ferréol Babin, la complessa semplicità del fare tra ragione e sentimento. Una conversazione con Barbara Brondi e Marco Rainò
Cieloterradesign, Italy 2025
Bounty Hunters’ Annual Graphic Design Archive
Bounty Hunters, UK 2024
The List: Residenze d’Artista
DOOR La Repubblica, November Issue, Italy 2024
Maneggiare con cura. In dialogo con Barbara Brondi e Marco Rainò sulle tracce del pensiero di Umberto Galimberti
Interni November Issue, Italy 2023
Cascina Elena Winery
Costruire in Laterizio, Italy 2023
From Italy. A celebration of creativity from Italy, compiled and published by Counter-Print.
Counter-Print, UK 2023
I libri di ottobre
10 books to read this summer
Matières en transition
‘Design in Metamorphosis’: Audrey Large and Théophile Blandet’s paradoxical creations
Le metamorfosi del design in mostra in Svizzera al CAC di Ginevra
Design in Metamorphosis
Les Bains se rafraîchissent pour l’été
Un duo de jeunes designers explore la métamorphose
Metamorphosis
Design is a metamorphosis: the manipulation process of Audrey Large and Théophile Blandet
In-between design & art: the sinister sci-fi of Audrey Large & Théophile Blandet
Explorations esthétiques de l’éphémère: L’art d’Audrey Large et Théophile Blandet
Le metamorfosi di Large e Blandet
Le possibili evoluzioni del design al Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève
Design in Metamorphosis, by Audrey Large and Théophile Blandet
La mansarda torinese
Pisos pequeños: un ático abuhardillado de 80 m2 donde se aprovecha hasta el último milímetro
Un pequeño departamento con toques minimalistas hecho a la medida
Quello che ti sei perso: 7 letture per il fine settimana
La mansarda torinese cucita su misura che sfrutta lo spazio fino all’ultimo centimetro
A Torino, una mansarda si trasforma in un appartamento su misura
An organic Italian winery is updated with sustainable style
Brh+ Cascina Elena Winery. Rocchetta Belbo
BRH+ complete eco-friendly winery in Alta Langa
Vino e architettura, binomio in crescita
Cascina Elena, BRH+, Rocchetta Belbo (CN)
BRH+ Cascina Elena Winery
Le ragioni del design: intervista a Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò
A Torino si viaggia con i Beatles nell’India psichedelica
Nothing is real. Quando i Beatles incontrano l’oriente
The new simplicity in graphic design
Stuart Tolley, Thames & Hudson, UK, 2016: p.52
Praestigium Italia II – Contemporary Artists from Italy
Luca Beatrice, imago mundi FABRICA, Italy, 2015: p.70-71
Studio Sights
Huan Hsu, in Mac Guffin n.2 - The Life of Things, The Netherlans, 2015: p.44
Time for School
Valentina Croci, in Interni n.1/2, Italy, 2014: p.74>77
Curare il design
Marco Petroni, in Flash Art n.302, Italy 2012: p.2>5
Five Loveable Cities
David Plaisant, in Monocle n.55, UK, 2012: p.244
Architettura degli interni e progetto dell’abitazione
Simona Canepa e Marco Vaudetti , UTET, Italy, 2011: p.190
International Fashion Wellness Space
Ivailo Mihailov, Design Vision International Publishing Co., Hong Kong, 2011: p.104>109
Nuova architettura italiana: 5 punti per un linguaggio comune
Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi, The Plan issue 40, Italy, 2010: p.24-25
Italian Interior Design
Michelle Galindo, BRAUN Publishing, Switzerland, 2010: p.110>113
Progetti di giovani architetti italiani
Luca Paschini, UTET, Italy, 2010: p.122>129
Le terme in casa. A SPA in the comfort of your own home
Francesca Tagliabue, in DHD n.22, Italy, 2009: p.182>185
Spa for Well Life
Shin Jihye, in Bob n.64, South Korea, 2009: p.160>163
We can work it out
Merel Kokhuis, in Frame n.62, The Netherlands, 2008: p.61
011+ Architetture made in Torino
Davide Tommaso Ferrando, Mondadori Electa SpA, Italy, 2008: p.28>37
Design And Dialogue. Interview with 127 interior designers
Collectif Liaon, Liaoling Publishing, China, 2008: p.92>97
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Premi e Riconoscimenti
Apartment SL
ArchdailyBuilding of the Year Awards 2026
Nomination
Apartment SL
Selected as one of the Best Projects 2025 by Archilovers
Apartment SL
Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2025Category Best Residential Renovation Interior Design
Winner
Cascina Elena Winery
Architetture Rivelate 2025Category New construction and re-use
Mention
Metamorphosis Signals
ADI Design Index 2024
Cascina Elena Winery
Premio IN/ARCHITETTURA 2023 Regione PiemonteWinner
Cascina Elena Winery
Architizer A+Awards 2023, category Architecture +FacadesNomination
Cascina Elena Winery
ArchDaily Building Of The Year Awards 2023Nomination
Cascina Elena Winery
The Plan Award 2022Finalist
Cascina Elena Winery
Dezeen Awards 2022Longlisted
Cascina Elena Winery
BigSEE Tourism Award 2022Winner