Paolo Rizzatto (born 1941 in Milan, Italy) graduated with a degree in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. In his studio he works in the field of architecture, interior design and design. He has held courses and conferences in various Universities; his works have been published in magazines and catalogues in Italy and abroad; his projects have been presented at seminars, architecture and design exhibitions and are included in the permanent collections of many museums and foundations. He has received numerous awards, including five "Compasso d'Oro" awards in 1981, 1989, 1995, 2008, and 2011