PROFILE I am an architect/designer with a strong interest in alternative ways of conceiving architecture, integrating sustainable technologies, vernacular forms, local knowledge and community inputs. After graduating with a master degree in Sustainable Architecture at the University IUAV of Venice, I worked for few years at the Dutch/Nigerian architectural firm NLÉ. During my studies and early work he developed a particular interest in the architectural possibilities offered by developing countries and cities, different ways of living such as costal communities and ingenious adaptation strategies to the changing climate. More recently I tried to explore the critical boundary condition between urban, rural, and “natural environment” and to experiment how design could blend those conditions and address issues related to it. I’m interested in how design for humans relates to biodiversity, ecosystems and conservation.
CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Date of Birth: Origin: Languages: Contact:
Marco Cestarolli 6th April, 1987 Trento, Italy Italian (mother-language), English (C1), French (B1), notions of German (A2) marcocestarolli@gmail.com| +393808997383
Education 2006 – 2009 2007 – 2008 2010 – 2012
Bachelor degree in Science of Architecture, at IUAV, University of Venice Graduation mark: 100/110 Erasmus Project, Rennes, France. Ecole Superieure d’Architecture du Bretagne Master degree in Sustainable Architecture, at IUAV, University of Venice Thesis: Development strategies for the floating settlements of Ganvié, Benin
Professional Experiences 2018 Projects:
OrtiKa, Design with a and for biodiversity: Founder, Architect and Designer
2016-2017 Projects:
Studio FH, Kampala, Uganda: Architect, Project Architect
2016-2017 Projects:
KTK Belt project: Architect, Project manager
2016
Studio FH, Kampala, Uganda: Architect
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Biodiversismo. Land art installation in Puglia, Italy (completed 2018) Seeding biodiversity. a portable seed bank (2018 -to date) Naturally fallen forniture (2018-to date) Grain jewellery (2018-to date) The biodiversers (2018-to date)
Our Lady of Victoria Monastery (2017-to date) Katyri House renderings Ziranumbu House renderings Batwa pygmy community center (completed 2017)
Pragati Chowk Learning ground (completed 2017) Kurule Tenupa campus (under construction) Design of KTK Belt Campuses Support to various initiatives of the project (graphic design, research, implementation, education, foundraising)
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Projects:
2013 – 2016 Projects:
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2009 Projects:
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Quality Hill Shopping mall and Restaurant, Kampala (Completed 2016) ISU- UP Agricultural training center, Kamuli, Uganda (Completed 2018)
NLÉ, The Netherlands/Nigeria: Architect a. b.
Serpentine Summer House, London (2016 Completed). Chicago Architecture Biennial, Rock & the Bean Exhibition, Chicago (2015 Completed) c. Rock, Chicago Lakefront Kiosk, Chicago (2015 Completed) d. Black Rhino Academy, school campus, Karatu, Tanzania (2014-under construction) e. Bonny Kingdom Masterplan, Bonny Island, Nigeria (2014) f. Surulere residential development, terrace housing, Lagos, (2014-date) g. Afaraline and Zline, furniture design, 2014 h. Vitra museum, Making Africa. A continent of contemporary design exhibition. (2015) i. Uneven Growth MoMA exhibition, New York (2014) j. CDL Microfinance bank headquarter, Lagos (2014 – under construction) k. Chicoco Radio (2013- to date) l. Xylo Office building, Ofiice renovation (2013 – 2015) m. 21st Century Technologies Park (2013-under construction) n. ‘African Water Cities’ Research Project (2013-date) a. b.
Green Line Art Center, Chicago (2015) 22 July memorial , Oslo (2013-2014)
Atout African Arch: Collaboration a.
Renovation of “EPP Dowa Center” School, Cotonou, Benin (Completed 2013)
International cooperation, ISP, Uganda: Project Architect a.
Agro-forestal project for the Karamoja Region, Uganda (2010), Including: Creation of rainfall harvesting systems for schools, renovation of wells and solar pumps, Project for underground tanks, School’s kitchens renovation.
Internship at CM3, Venice: Designer a.
Line of indoor and outdoor furniture (2009)
Competitions 2012
Venice International Atelier, China/Korea/France/Italy Parasite architecture for Venice
2011
Le Briccole di Venezia Competition for the reuse of the wooden poles of Venice as interior furniture
2010
New York City Theatre Competition for the design of a new City Theatre in New York
2007
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Redesign of highways service areas based on the concept of “accessibility for all” Workshops 2013
Gira (sole : sonnen) blumen. Urban regeneration project in Bolzano, Italy
2009
Multipurpose Center for Gando, Burkina Faso. Design workshop with Diebedo Francis Keré
2008
Center for cooperation at S. Potito , Napoli, Italy. Traditional and Innovative technologies for curves shaped buildings for the south of the world
2008
A Mosque for Venice. Design Workshop with IND, International Design, Rotterdam
2007
Facilities for Tourism In Jeju Island, Korea. Design workshop in collaboration with University of Architecture of Seul, South Korea.
Links Online portfolio, (Issuu) Thesis Project, (Issuu) Postcards from Nowhere, (Graphic project)
Skills Softwares: Office package: Word, Excel, Power point. Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere 3D & 2D modeling: Archicad, SketchUp, Autocad, Rhino (Basic) Rendering: Artlantis Environmental Analysis : Ecotech (Bascic) Manual and other skills: Jewelry making Basic electronics and circuits design Carpentry and furniture making Interior and product design Hand and digital drawings Digital and analogic photography Knife making and design
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