Fondazione Minoprio at Orticolario 2025

Fondazione Minoprio at Orticolario 2025: The Official Presentation

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM, Fondazione Minoprio ITS Academy hosted the official presentation of its participation in Orticolario 2025.

The meeting took place at the historic Villa Raimondi in Vertemate con Minoprio, near Como.

Orticolario, the international event combining horticulture, art, design and landscape culture, was scheduled to take place from October 2 to 5, 2025, at Villa Erba in Cernobbio, on the shores of Lake Como.

The theme of the 2025 edition was Eden, while the botanical focus was on wild edible plants, traditionally used as a valuable food resource.

For Fondazione Minoprio, which has long promoted landscape conservation and biodiversity, the event represented an important opportunity to strengthen its role in education and professional development.

A Long-Standing Partnership with Orticolario

Fondazione Minoprio has been involved in Orticolario since its very first edition.

Over the years, the Foundation has actively contributed through the participation of students and teachers.

In particular, their involvement has included the creation of installations and exhibition spaces, organisational support and participation in the technical jury.

Moreover, this long-standing partnership highlights the Foundation’s commitment to training future professionals in horticulture, landscape design and environmental management.

Thanks to these experiences, students have the opportunity to connect with leading figures in landscape architecture and design.

A Unique Educational Opportunity for Students

For students at Fondazione Minoprio, Orticolario offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities.

During the event, they can work alongside internationally recognised designers and gain practical experience in different stages of project development.

These activities include concept creation, installation, construction and dismantling.

As a result, students develop both technical skills and a deeper understanding of professional landscape projects.

A central role in the 2025 edition was played by former students Matteo Pellicanò and Jonathan Arnaboldi.

They designed the DZONOT Central Pavilion, a project supported by Fondazione Banca Popolare di Milano, with a contribution from STIHL.

Their participation also demonstrated how the Foundation’s educational programmes can lead to professional opportunities in landscape architecture and creative design.

Programme of the Official Presentation

The meeting featured presentations and discussions about the Foundation’s involvement in Orticolario 2025.

2:30 PM – Welcome remarks by Elias Bordoli, President of Fondazione Minoprio.
2:45 PM – Introduction to the 15th edition of Orticolario by Moritz Mantero, President of Orticolario.
3:00 PM – Presentation of Fondazione Minoprio’s participation by Giancarlo Introzzi.
3:15 PM – Presentation of the DZONOT project by Jonathan Arnaboldi and Matteo Pellicanò.
3:45 PM – Presentation by Central Park about the Folia project and the relocation of plants after the event.