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The Italian Cultural Institute is located at 1023 Hilgard Avenue in a beautiful 1950s Angelino-style building in Westwood Village, designed by Robert E. Alexander, partner of Richard Neutra.
A special logo for the Los Angeles office was designed in 1985 by Walter Landor, who also created the Alitalia logo.
One of the most elegant neighborhoods of Los Angeles, Westwood Village is the home of important museums and theaters such as the Armand Hammer Museum and the recently restored Geffen Playhouse.
Located near the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the building originally housed the UCLA International Student Center and was acquired by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993. Today it has become a privileged meeting place in the Village, due to the quality of the cultural activity and Italian hospitality

Furniture

• Gio Ponti
• Mario Bellini
• Vico Magistretti
• Tobia Scarpa
• Achille Castiglioni
• Paolo Piva
• Enzo Mari
• Aldo Rossi
• Cini Boeri
• Elena Manferdini
  

The Institute has several multi-purpose areas:

• Sala Rossellini: dedicated to the great master of Neorealism, it is used for conferences, lectures, screenings, theater pieces and concerts. The hall holds up to 128 people and houses the prestigious Fazioli piano.

• Spazio Italia: the gallery of the Institute, housing art, photography, architecture and design exhibitions.

• Library: with more than 5,000 volumes, and with a video library of more than 1,500 films and documentaries in VHS and DVD, it is of interest to students and scholars as well as to the public at large. Newspapers, magazines and journals (Domus, Abitare, etc.) are also available for perusal;and the library is equipped with a Sony 42’ television with satellite connection and RAI International.
  

• Kitchen: designed and donated by Poliform Italia, it hosts food and wine events of the highest level, including cooking courses and organic wine and regional food tastings.
  
  

• Patio Mariotti: made entirely of travertine from Tivoli, this internal garden is used to host outdoor concerts and receptions. It also houses the sculpture Tondo, donated by the Tuscan artist Mauro Staccioli a large work by Giò Pomodoro in fiberglass entitled Folla

• Sculpture Garden: this garden is situated on the back of Sala Rossellini and it is used to host reception and parties.
  
  

Fotografia	Descrizione
	Facade of the Institute, designed by Robert E. Alexander and Richard Neutra Logo by Walter Landor (1913-1995), who also created the logo for Alitalia
	Indoor patio with the sculpture Il Tondo by the Tuscan artist Mauro Staccioli
	Indoor patio with the sculpture Il Tondo by the Tuscan artist Mauro Staccioli and the sculpture La Folla by Gio' Pomodoro
	Gallery Spazio Italia Exhibition by Mariella Bettineschi May 15 - August 19 2006
	Gallery Spazio Italia Photo exhibit by Federico Fellini, curated by Istituto Luce and Cinecitta`, 2005
	Fully-equipped kitchen for eno-gastronomic courses
	Entrance of the IIC New chairs by Architect Aldo Rossi

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