The research work of Pier Luigi Nervi was born from the shock received by observing the
photographs illustrating the work of the great structural engineer and the finding that
most of his accomplishments concern currently in a state of semi-abandonment.
The structures designed and made by him are a unique example for the architecture of this
kind, and for this shall be documented.
I started work in 6x6, the Lingotto, and then I continued mainly in 6x12, and 6x9.
I am carrying out this project in parallel with colleague Mark Menghi, from December 2014.
Matteo Cirenei was born in 1965 and lives in Milan. He graduated in Architecture at Milan’s Polytechnic and collaborates with architecture, design and fashion publications including Interni, Style, Domus, and with major fashion and furniture companies. In the early ‘90s, he began his photographic research in black and white on Architecture, while shooting extremely particular cuts of outstanding buildings in Milan and other European capitals boasting famous architectural works of art.
Awards 2016 Finalist at Next Landmark 2016 Award, Floornature International Architecture and Photography Contest
2016 Double Honorable Mention at Black & White Spider Awards, 11th Edition
2016 Honorable Mention at PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
2015 Honorable Mention at Black & White Spider Awards, 10th Edition
2015 Honorable Mention at IPA (International Photography Awards)
2015 Double Honorable Mention at PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
2014 Third Place in “Architectural Photography” and Honorable Mention al Black & White Spider Awards, 9th Edition
2014 “Premio Celeste 2014”, selected for final in the “Project” contest
2014 Honorable Mention at IPA (International Photography Awards)
2013 Nominee at the Black & White Spider Awards, 8th Edition
2013 “Premio Celeste 2013”, second prize in the Photography & Digital Graphics contest
