BRAC University hosted a lecture by Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre – known for projects including the Lamborghini Museum and the AC Milan headquarters. Novembre founded Novembre Studio in 1994. His studio has created designs for global brands including Kartell, Stuart Weitzman, Cappellini, and Driade.

Named “Ambassador of Italian Design for Bangladesh in 2026”, Novembre engaged with leading institutions and industries in Dhaka from March 30 to April 2 as part of the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka’s observance of Italian Design Day 2026.

The lecture marked the 155th event of BRAC University’s Angan Lecture Series and was organised by the Department of Architecture under the School of Architecture and Design, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, Dhaka.

Presenting his work to students, Novembre spoke about how design can convey feelings, stories, and human identity. He encouraged students to develop their own design thinking, not to be discouraged by setbacks, and to draw inspiration from personalities they admire.

He said that every person had unique qualities, emphasising that educational institutions should identify and support those strengths so that individuals can flourish.

Addressing the event, Ambassador of Italy to Dhaka Antonio Alessandro said the Italian Design Day initiative highlights design and architecture as tools to help address challenges related to the environment, transportation systems, and cities.

Earlier, Novembre and Alessandro toured BRAC University’s sustainable campus and described its architectural design as “groundbreaking”. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Syed Ferhat Anwar shared the university’s mission and vision, including its aim to become one of the leading universities of the Global South.