Born in Italy, Massimo Castagna graduated from the Politecnico di Milano and began his professional career in 1986, founding the AD Architettura studio. His work unfolds at the intersection of architecture, interior, and product design, through an integrated and coherent design approach.

Over the years, his contribution has shaped the evolution of contemporary design, through a refined balance of form, material, and craftsmanship. A design philosophy that celebrates the culture of making and the authentic essence of Made in Italy.

The studio operates internationally in product design for leading Italian companies, as well as in interior and residential architecture.
Castagna’s projects have received awards and have been showcased by prestigious institutions such as the Saatchi Gallery in London, MoMA in New York, and the Triennale di Milano. Since 2000, he has been the creative director for several major Italian design brands.

In 2024, the collaboration with Falper begins, built on a shared vision of material elegance, attention to detail, and design authenticity.