Books published & Editorials publications:
He is author of three books on the history of design regarding the transportation design "Veicoli a motore" 2006 , history of 2CV Citroen published by Edizioni Gribaudo-Feltrinelli 2009 (Italy) and "Homes on the move - Mobile Architecture" , published by Ullmann 2010 (Germany).
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Parallel whit the work of professional designer for multinational companies, he is active in research and development of projects that explore future scenarios, taking part in international events and design competitions. His research explores the themes of the smallest spaces both in transport and in the domestic interiors. Research activities, projects and experimentation of new concepts of contemporary living, and nomadic life are synthesized in the book published by Donato Nappo "Homes on the Move" edited by ULLMANN.
Summary : From tents to legendary, eternally popular accommodationon wheels such as caravans and campers; from trailer homes to state of the art mobile structures for events or emergency situations, to the use of containers as ready-mades for contemporary pre-fab architecture: cheap, easy to build and environmentally-conscious. You will and all this and more in this fascinating, original book, with beautiful colour images and detailed information on some key projects and creations in the multifaceted world of mobile accommodation. This absorbing journey started at the beginning of the last century, with the Far Westpioneers and their wagons, precursors of modern caravans, up to the advent of the rst caravans pulled by motor vehicles. We explore the 30s, with the first pre-fabricated wooden houses, then the 60s, and the Utopian constructions of the Drop City hippy commune in Colorado, before coming to the present day, where practicality is combined with respect for nature and the use of materials of low environmental impact.T his book is a must for all those who succumb to the appeal of mobile accommodation, but also for those who design and construct homes on wheels, as anessential source of reference. More informations: buy The book "Homes on the Move" by Donato Nappo edited by Ullmann. |
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The book "2CV" by Donato Nappo edited by Edizioni Gribaudo-Feltrinelli (Italy)
FOREWORD
Flaminio Bertoni, designer at Citroèn from the Thirties to the Sixties, reckoned that cars had to "set trends, not follow them". There is no doubt that the 2CV perfectly encapsulates this phenomenon. With over 5 million cars produced between 1948 and 1991, the 2CV spanned an era that goes from the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin wall, remaining true to its mission. The pared-down utility of the first prototypes in 1936, together with the curved 'egg' shape, made the 2CV a consummate blend of design and technology concentrated in a precise area, but timeless and unique in the car industry. The 2CV has been the car of choice for rich and poor youngsters, snobs and intellectuals, traditional types and revolutionaries, thus embodying a way of life and an institution. The 2CV retains the same cheeky verve that has made it the car with the greatest number of round-the-world trips under its belt, and now gives rise to clubs that attract thousands of enthusiasts. Not bad for this immortal 'cross between Pegasus and a mincer...'.
Walter Brugnotti Former PR and Press Director for Citroèn Italia
More informations: buy The book "2CV" by Donato Nappo and Stefania Vairelli edited by Gribaudo-Feltrinelli.
FOREWORD
Flaminio Bertoni, designer at Citroèn from the Thirties to the Sixties, reckoned that cars had to "set trends, not follow them". There is no doubt that the 2CV perfectly encapsulates this phenomenon. With over 5 million cars produced between 1948 and 1991, the 2CV spanned an era that goes from the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin wall, remaining true to its mission. The pared-down utility of the first prototypes in 1936, together with the curved 'egg' shape, made the 2CV a consummate blend of design and technology concentrated in a precise area, but timeless and unique in the car industry. The 2CV has been the car of choice for rich and poor youngsters, snobs and intellectuals, traditional types and revolutionaries, thus embodying a way of life and an institution. The 2CV retains the same cheeky verve that has made it the car with the greatest number of round-the-world trips under its belt, and now gives rise to clubs that attract thousands of enthusiasts. Not bad for this immortal 'cross between Pegasus and a mincer...'.
Walter Brugnotti Former PR and Press Director for Citroèn Italia
More informations: buy The book "2CV" by Donato Nappo and Stefania Vairelli edited by Gribaudo-Feltrinelli.
The book "veicoli a motori - Transportation design" by Donato Nappo edited by Edizioni Gribaudo-Feltrinelli (Italy)
Book on the history of design of transport from 1886 until 2005, from cars to motorcycles, from trucks to buses, told through the description of more than 150 models of particular significance. Short curiosity, features and insights for any motor vehicle within each tab.
More informations: buy The book "veicoli a motore" by Donato Nappo and Stefania Vairelli edited by Gribaudo-Feltrinelli.
Book on the history of design of transport from 1886 until 2005, from cars to motorcycles, from trucks to buses, told through the description of more than 150 models of particular significance. Short curiosity, features and insights for any motor vehicle within each tab.
More informations: buy The book "veicoli a motore" by Donato Nappo and Stefania Vairelli edited by Gribaudo-Feltrinelli.
Editorials publications:
Donato Nappo same time as the University of Architecture and Design in Milan in 1992 began working as an illustrator and journalist for the magazine Tuttotrasporti - Editoriale Domus.
Download interview Giorgetto GIUGIARO project IVECO serie "Euro">>
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Download interview CENTRO STILE BERTONE project SCANIA serie "4">>
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