In this Architonic Talk at ISH 2025, Armando Bruno, partner at Milan-based architecture firm Studio Marco Piva, takes the audience on a visual journey through the history of the bathroom. Using cultural and historical milestones, he illustrates how the function, design, and societal significance of the bathroom have evolved from antiquity through the Middle Ages to the present day. Bruno blends architectural insight with practical design – from Roman baths to Victorian hygiene standards and today’s smart bathrooms. He highlights the cultural depth behind bathroom design and how historical concepts are being reinterpreted in contemporary ways.
Armando Bruno...
...is a partner at the renowned Studio Marco Piva in Milan, an interdisciplinary office for architecture, interior, and product design. He teaches at several international universities, including the Politecnico di Milano. His work combines research, cultural awareness, and aesthetic clarity. Especially in the fields of hospitality and residential design, Bruno sets benchmarks – always with an eye on innovative materials, sustainable systems, and the human experience at the core of every concept. With his culturally informed approach, he is helping to redefine how we think about spaces like the bathroom today.
This talk was supported by ARCHITONIC.
