Philippe Bestenheider
Bio
Born in 1971 in Sion, Switzerland, Philippe Bestenheider earned a degree in architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He has worked for architecture studios in Switzerland and the United States. In 2000, he received his Master in Industrial Design degree from Domus Academy in Milan.
From 2001 to 2006, he served as senior designer in Patricia Urquiola’s office in Milan. In 2006 he was invited to take part in the Promosedia International Chair Exhibition. In 2007, he opened his own studio, working between Switzerland and Milan.
In June 2010 Philippe received the Italian national award for innovation, Premio dei Premi, for the Nanook chair, which he designed for Moroso. He is currently designing for Moroso, de Sede, Pallucco, Fratelli Boffi, Varaschin, Frag and Nilufar Gallery.
Compasso D’Oro | Alumni winners
Congratulations to our former students Defne Koz, Marco Susani and Francisco Gomez Paz, winners of the prestigious design award.
Domus Academy at Milano Moda Graduate
Domus Academy will participate to Milano Moda Graduate, one of the most important appointment aimed at supporting the education of Italian fashion.
Noel Braganza won the Red Dot Award
Domus Academy is delighted to announce that its former student Noel Braganza won the prestigious Red Dot Award.
Master’s in Product Design Alumna won the Silver Pentaward
Master’s in Product Design Alumna won the Silver Pentaward