Editor in chief speech - Italian Villas Edition

November 21, 2023

A Tribute to Italian Villa Architecture and Cultural Collaborations 

Amir Abbas Aboutalebi, editor-in-chief of Villa Magazine, has released the latest issue dedicated to Italian villas. This culturally rich and informative edition explores the history, evolution, and contemporary significance of villas in Italy, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their architectural and cultural essence.

The issue presents a chronology of Italian villas, inviting architects and researchers to examine their enduring influence on modern architecture. Readers will also find interviews with Italian critics, writers, and designers, which illuminate various dimensions of villa history, life, typology, ideology, culture, purpose, form, and symbolism.

Highlighting 14 contemporary Italian architecture offices and showcasing 27 diverse projects across Italy, this edition promises to captivate architectural enthusiasts worldwide. Villa Magazine’s simplicity-driven design approach also introduces an upcoming Prop-Tech startup in the villa industry, signaling innovative developments within the architectural landscape.

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Amir Abbas Aboutalebi's Speech

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Allow me to begin by expressing my condolences for the recent passing of Andrea Branzi. His loss, just days before sending this issue to print, leaves us reflecting on the unfinished conversation my colleague and I shared with him during our interview for Villa Magazine.

I am sincerely grateful for the exceptional efforts of the Villa Magazine team. Their dedication has been instrumental to this issue’s creation. I would also like to thank the cultural section of the Italian Embassy in Tehran, Ambassador Mr. Giuseppe Perrone, and Dr. Michaela Pacher for their unwavering support.

My own journey in architecture began after an inspiring interview with Dr. Ken Yeang in Malaysia in 2005. There, I delved into Eastern architectural wisdom, drawing inspiration from figures like Kenzo Tange. I am honored to welcome the Japanese Ambassador today, and I look forward to collaborating with the Japan Foundation in next year’s MA Exhibition in memory of Arata Isozaki.

Villa Magazine No. 15 is dedicated to Italian villas, serving as a cultural and scientific resource. This issue traces the history and evolution of the Italian villa, complemented by a chronology that encourages ongoing research and dialogue. We feature three in-depth interviews, 14 contemporary Italian architecture studios, and showcase 27 villa-related projects—including modern villas, solo houses, pavilions, experimental works, and prototypes.

Our cover emphasizes a simplicity-driven design, while the back cover announces our upcoming Prop-Tech startup in the villa sector.

It is my hope that readers will find in this issue a comprehensive and inspiring monograph on Italian villas. I am confident that this publication will serve as a valuable reference for architectural firms, scholars, and the global design community.

Thank you for your presence and continued support.

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Special Issue Annual Edition 2023
Vol. 15
© All rights reserved. Villa Magazine 2015-2026
ISSN: 2981-197X (EN)
ISSN: 2981-1961 (FA)
Registration No. 74246
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