Mario Marenco, who was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Foggia and died March 17, 2019, in Rome, was a multifaceted figure on the Italian cultural scene, best known for his career in comedy and radio. However, beyond his humorous streak, Marenco had an important career as an architect and designer, a field in which he showed great creativity and originality. Marenco graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Naples, then furthered his education in Stockholm at the Scandinavian School of Design, an experience that profoundly influenced his approach to design. He later worked at several architecture and design firms, gaining extensive experience in the field of design.
