On the occasion of Design Week 2026, Villa Borsani opens its doors to the public with a special installation featuring historical documents from the Archive Osvaldo Borsani, designed to engage in dialogue with the villa’s architecture, history, and the modernist vision of its designer.

The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the FAI Delegation of Monza, demonstrating a shared commitment to the protection and enhancement of the area’s cultural and architectural heritage. An unmissable opportunity to rediscover Villa Borsani in a new light, where past and present meet through the lens of design.

Contribution-based admission is by reservation, with the possibility of joining on-site subject to availability. Reservations can be completed at the following link FAIprenotazioniENG for the English-language tour and at the following link FAIprenotazioniITA  for the Italian-language tours.

A new book, Osvaldo Borsani – architect, designer, entrepreneur, written by Giampiero Bosoni, will be published by Skira and launched during Salone del Mobile 2018. At over 600 pages and illustrated with 1500 images, this extensive volume with contributions by Norman Foster, Arnaldo Pomodoro and Joseph Rykwert amongst others, is an in-depth review of the complete works of Borsani from 1925-1985.

The Archivio

Osvaldo Borsani announces the first retrospective exhibition of the life and work of an architect, designer and visionary. ‘Osvaldo Borsani’ – from 15 May to 15 September 2018 – is curated and designed by Norman Foster and Tommaso Fantoni. The exhibition traces the arc of Borsani’s career from the 1930’s until 1985; presenting over 300 objects, from unique pieces to industrial icons, alongside an incredibly rich array of archival materials including drawings and photographs.

For inquiries on the exhibition please contact info@osvaldoborsani.com.