
Riccardo Robustiniarchitect and founderof Breath Design
Riccardo Robustini is an architect and the founder and director of Breath Design, the architecture and interior design studio based in Milan and Dubai, included in the AD100 2026 list by Architectural Digest Middle East.
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Founder and Director Riccardo Robustini distills a profound academic background into the architectural philosophy of Breath. He holds a Postgraduate degree in Smart Cities from MIT and a Master’s in Advanced Architecture Design for Collective Housing from UPM and ETH Zurich. Riccardo earned his degrees in architecture and engineering at the University of Bologna, complemented by two years at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. His professional journey includes pivotal roles at Juan Herreros Arquitectos in Madrid and OBR in Italy. Before founding his practice, he served as Design Director for the Office of H.H. The Crown Prince of Dubai and Projects Director at X-Architects, contributing to major international landmarks. His work seeks a balance between the primordial and the modern, where human-centered innovation meets natural inspiration to serve contemporary aspirations.

Work
Under his direction, Breath Design designs residences, towers and resorts in Dubai, Bali and Italy, including EK Mansion 05 in Dubai, AYA Tower and Villa Orizzonte in Ferrara, nominated for the ArchDaily 2024 Building of the Year Awards.
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Riccardo Robustini cofounded THE LINE with Francesco Librizzi, a cultural platform for design and art. Its inaugural exhibition, 7+1 Acts of Survival, took place during Milan Design Week 2026.
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