NEW YORK, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BY LISSONI, a full-service strategy, design and project management firm, announces a strategic partnership with RIOS ICP, forwarding the design and brand advisory company's continuing efforts to expand and extend its global reach to Brazil and beyond. With unique exposure and access to markets worldwide, RIOS ICP will assist BY LISSONI in bringing their customized lifestyle solutions to clientele all over the world.

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BY LISSONI offers a 360-degree approach that unifies fully-integrated planning, architectural and interior design, concept development, space programming, project management and creative services under a single umbrella.  And with a brand partner portfolio that includes Maserati, Michelin star-rated chef Davide Oldani, and San Lorenzo Yachts, BY LISSONI grants unparalleled access to the top names in Italian design and service. Its relationship with RIOS ICP will enhance the firm's global visibility, establishing BY LISSONI as an internationally recognized name and business.

"We are thrilled to begin working alongside RIOS ICP, and embark on our inaugural trip to Brazil with them this May," said Piero Lissoni, architect and founding partner of BY LISSONI.  "With a network spanning five continents and a unique understanding of our personal vision, RIOS ICP is ideally-suited to building our international presence and identity. We are confident that our partnership with RIOS ICP will raise our global profile, making BY LISSONI an ubiquitous presence in the design world."

ABOUT RIOS ICP

RIOS ICP, launched in June 2009 by Robson Zanetti, was founded as a global capital sourcing and advisory firm focused on emerging market ventures. RIOS ICP offers the dual advantage of locals-only access to developing economies and a vast international network of contacts.

RIOS ICP is headquartered in New York, at 2073 Eighth Avenue. Visit www.riosicp.com for more details.

ABOUT BY LISSONI

BY LISSONI was launched in May 2010 by Italian designer Piero Lissoni and his partner Nicoletta Canesi, in association with Boffi spa. BY LISSONI provides real estate developers in both the hospitality and residential sector with complete lifestyle solutions from concept to implementation.

BY LISSONI is headquartered in New York, at 142 Greene Street. Visit www.bylissoni.com and www.lissoniassociati.com for more details.

For additional information:

Alicia Sellitti
(917) 822-9010
alicia.sellitti@riosicp.com

SOURCE Rios International Capital Partners