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Patricia Urquiola
Material and gesture meet every day.
Patricia Urquiola and Olivari: from Conca and Lucy to the tactile exploration of Magma, presented in 2026.
01 / Biography
Patricia Urquiola
Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola graduated in Milan in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni. After working with De Padova and Piero Lissoni, she opened her own studio in 2001. Her practice spans furniture, interiors and objects. Olivari’s archive credits her with Conca, Conca L, Lucy and Adamant; Magma joined the range in 2026.
Our perspective
Touch completes the visual experience
A handle’s surface changes with light, but the hand also informs the choice. Compare Conca’s cavity with Magma’s texture and Lucy’s profile. Our reading sees these as different ways of experiencing detail. Coordinate the door, handle and nearby metal elements together, using finish codes and technical sheets as the references for an order.
02 / Selected works
Three designs to explore
Diamond · Molteni&C · 2005
The table introduces a relationship between top and structure. An editorial reference from Olivari’s archive.
Selected work, presented as an editorial reference.
Salinas · Boffi · 2014
The kitchen shifts attention to systems and the composition of materials. Olivari archive.
Selected work, presented as an editorial reference.
Belt · Moroso · 2016
The sofa is selected as a comparison between enclosure, volume and comfort. Olivari archive.
Selected work, presented as an editorial reference.
Complete related catalogue
All related products
Conca L Olivari Cremone Window Handle
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Conca L Olivari DK Window Handle
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Conca L Olivari Door Handle
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Lucy Olivari Cremone Window Handle
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Conca Olivari Cremone Window Handle
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Adamant Olivari Cremone Window Handle
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Olivari “Conca” Left-Hand Half-Handle
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Lucy Olivari DK Window Handle
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LUCY – Olivari Door Handle
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Conca Olivari DK Window Handle
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CONCA – Olivari Door Handle
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Adamant Olivari DK Window Handle
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ADAMANT – Olivari Door Handle
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From inspiration to a quotation
- Open a product page or collection to identify the required item.
- Check the mounting type, dimensions, finish and quantity.
- Where available, select the options and add the item to your quotation list. Review the list before submitting your details.
If you are unsure, share the product link, a photograph and the dimensions of the installation area.
Are all the selected works available to order online?
Selected works illustrate the designer’s approach. Use the linked product pages to check options and request a quotation; contact us for collections without a product page.
Sources and credits
Biographical and project information follows the linked sources. Editorial interpretation by Virgin Architects. Images: Olivari designer archive; credits as indicated for each work.
