Giorgio Palù is an award-winning architect and designer based in Cremona and Milan, where he co-founded the firm Arkpabi. Since graduating from the Politecnico di Milano, he has distinguished himself through a design philosophy centered on morphological experimentation and material innovation. Driven by the desire to create "total projects," his work seamlessly spans architecture, interior design, and product design, delivering innovative solutions for luxury hospitality, residential complexes, and public spaces. His early success was solidified with the DelleArti Design Hotel, which won the Best New Hotel award in London in 2002.
A defining pillar of Palù’s career is his profound expertise in designing spaces for music and culture. His masterpiece, the Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium within the Museo del Violino, was awarded the prestigious 24th ADI Compasso d’Oro in 2016, recognizing the project as a harmonious fusion of architecture and lutherie. This dedication to acoustic excellence continues internationally, notably with the Queen Silvia Concert Hall in Stockholm (inaugurated in 2022) and ongoing collaborations with the renowned Nagata Acoustics for new concert halls in Italy and abroad.
Beyond architecture, Palù maintains a deep dialogue with the art world, creating site-specific urban sculptures and solo exhibitions that explore the relationship between matter and form. Today, he continues to manage significant interventions globally, ranging from exclusive private residences in Monte Carlo and Ibiza to major urban regeneration projects, always ensuring a balance between technical precision, artistic emotion, and the context.
Awards

XXIV COMPASSO D’ORO ADI
AUDITORIUM GIOVANNI ARVEDI for having realized with beauty and elegance the concept of harmony comparable to a great musical instrument
14/06/2016
Nordic Lighting Design Award
Queen Silvia Concert Hall, Sweden was announced as the winner of the Nordic Lighting Design Award 2024 in Oslo at Lysets dag November 13th. With a very low budget, the lighting designers have succeeded extremely well to achieve a lighting solution which not only enhances the architecture, but also meets the high demands regarding acoustics and flexible use of the space. This fantastic experience has been prompted by extensive preliminary studies. The luminaires were not only tested and chosen regarding light quality, but also noise tested for not disturbing the acoustics and quality of sound which is of the utmost importance in the hall. Wherever you look, you experience a glare free lighting environment. At the same time it fulfills all the needs to make unique and various lighting solutions for the different events which occur in the hall. The user-friendly control system gives staff the ability to transform the hall as desired. With the push on a button, a functional lit classroom will be transformed into a stylish lit concert hall. A hall with a special, emotional and colorful lighting gives the audience the possibility to experience the special scenic atmosphere of this amazing concert hall.
13/11/2024
DROTTNING SILVIAS KONSERTSAL, STOCKHOLM
In Sweden on Thursday, September 7, architect Giorgio Palù won The Light AWARD - Interior 2022 - for his design of the Queen Silvia Concert Hall.
06/09/2023
RECORD INTERIORS AWARD 2023 - ARCHITECTURAL RECORD
Queen Silvia Concert Hall designed by Architect Giorgio Palù. It also honored it with the Record Interiors award 2023
01/09/2023
THE PLAN AWARD 2017
HONORABLE MENTION, VILLA WADIA
17/05/2017
ECCELLENZA DELLA LOMBARDIA 2016
AUDITORIUM GIOVANNI ARVEDI
24/06/2016
ECCELLENZA DELLA LOMBARDIA 2015
RICONOSCIMENTO, ECCELLENZA DELLA LOMBARDIA per Giorgio Palù
05/10/2015
ADI - ASSOCIAZIONE PER IL DISEGNO INDUSTRIALE
per la qualità dimostrata nel progetto di un importante luogo della cultura e per l'efficace valorizzazione delle qualità del territorio
16/12/2014
1ST PRIZE: BEST COMUNICATION STAND FOR “MADE IN STEEL”
M&M FORGINGS
05/04/2014
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS for “Dellearti Design Hotel”
Best new Hotel for “Dellearti Design Hotel”
10/10/2002