Architect with a Master’s Degree in Building Architecture from Politecnico di Milano, graduated with honors. Passionate about innovative design and urban regeneration, with experience in international projects and academic collaborations. Skilled in combining technical expertise and creative vision to deliver impactful solutions.
EDUCATION
- Politecnico di Milano | Sep 2022 - Dec 2024
MSc in Building Architecture Grade: 110/110 cum laude
Thesis: Ex Mira Lanza - Identity Between Memory and Transformation of an Industrial Complex in Rome
- Politecnico di Milano | Oct 2019 - Sep 2022
BSc in Architectural Design Grade: 110/110
Thesis: Hybrid Buildings - A Response to the Dynamics of Contemporary Urbanism
Architectural design studio III - Politecnico di Milano
Support in teaching activities and the review’s of student’s projects at the BCs in Architectural Design, Polimi.
- Internship | Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
Donaire Milans Arquitectos, Madrid
Developed two preliminary residential projects. Managed client presentation materials, physical models, site surveys and project coordination.
- Intership | Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
casatibuonsante architects, Milan
Contributed to the restoration of a historic villa in Faugeres, France; including model-making at a 1:20 scale, cost estimation, and client presentation materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Exhibition Fondazione Renzo Piano | Sep 2024
“New Times for New York”, a lesson with Renzo Piano
- Competition | May 2023 - May 2023
“The Golden Sand Waterfront”, TerraViva Competitions
- Competition | Sep 2023 - Nov 2023
“Weihai Shandong Art Museum”, YAC
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Admission to Renzo Piano’s Course | Nov 2023
Winner of the Competition for Admission to the “Laboratorio Arte del Costruire” course with Renzo Piano
- Merit-based Scholarship | Mar 2024
Winner of the Politecnico di Milano’s Academic Excellence Scholarship 2022/2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
supervisors: arch. Renzo Piano,
supervisors: prof. Stefano Guidarini, prof. Christian Campanella
supervisors: prof. Jesus Donaire, prof. Francesca Di Gennaro, arch. Campo Baeza
supervisors: prof. Cristina Tedeschi, prof. Paolo Gasparoli, prof. Domenico D’Uva
supervisors: prof. Stefano Guidarini, prof. Chiara Smerzini, prof. Marco Gianinetto
supervisors: prof. Stefano Guidarini, arch. Marco Graber, arch. Thomas Pulver
NEW TIMES FOR NEW YORK 01
COURSE: DESIGN STUDIO
“L’ARTE DEL COSTRUIRE”
SUPERVISORS: ARCH. RENZO PIANO, RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP
The intervention for the New York Times focuses on the Rooftop, currently occupied by utility systems, with the aim of making it both livable and functional. The new Rooftop will become an inviting space for gathering and attraction, highlighting the most scenic sides: the east, where the sun rises, and the west, where it sets. This Rooftop will offer the opportunity to immerse oneself in the city’s changing colors through an elevated Pavilion, providing a wide, light, and transparent view that enhances the panorama.
Among the challenges faced, the first was the wind, given the height of the structure. However, thanks to the planned screens, the space remains comfortable, and the open sides allow for air circulation that helps reduce the temperature. The effect of the sun was also examined, both in terms of lighting and radiation. The west side, where the Pavilion is located, presents the challenge of low-angle sunlight, which leads to significant solar radiation. A central aspect of the project is therefore balancing the transparency for the view with the need to reduce radiation.
Percorso solare
The facade is one of the key elements of the project. A double-layered glass solution was chosen, with the layers connected by transparent elements. This configuration reflects solar radiation while ensuring the desired transparency.
Another crucial aspect is the assembly process. Given the unique nature of the “construction site,” the entire assembly was designed to be dry-installed, using guided and simplified connection systems, with modular components that are easily transportable.
SECTION B-B’| West Side
MAQUETTE| Rooftop 1:100
MAQUETTE | Construction Details of the Facade 1:20
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC| Structural elements
EXHIBITION “LABORATORIO ARTE DEL COSTRUIRE” | Fondazione Renzo Piano, POLIMI
COLLECTIVE MIRA 02
COURSE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO FOR TRASFORMATION OF COMPLEX CONSTRACTIONS
SUPERVISORS: PROF. S. GUIDARINI, PROF. C.CAMPANELLA, PROF. L. JURINA, PROF. G. PAGANIN, PROF. D. PALMA
The redevelopment of the former Mira Lanza industrial complex aims to reintegrate the area into the surrounding urban fabric, reestablishing a meaningful connection with the rest of the city. The project focuses on two main aspects: creating accessible and inclusive spaces by reintroducing the urban street network and designating areas for communal use that strengthen the cultural identity of the neighborhood.
The initial phase of the project involves addressing the ground-level intervention of the complex, with the goal of making the area publicly accessible and establishing
a direct visual and physical connection to the street. Additionally, the creation of flexible internal spaces is planned to accommodate various activities, including a Fab Lab, a thematic library in collaboration with the Educational Hub, and a Food Hall that will serve as a focal point for activating the area.
The interventions are designed to be interconnected through external areas that function both as filters and auxiliary support spaces, facilitating interaction and cohesion among the different elements of the project.
URBAN
HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The project draws on the collective imagination associated with the former industrial district, linking it to the exhibition spaces to tell the story of the place. Various types of public spaces have been designed to activate the area, along with cultural and creative spaces to create an urban laboratory that stimulates imagination and enhances the sense of belonging to the place.
RENDER | Immersive Pavilion
MAQUETTE | Immersive Pavilion
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC | Thematic Library
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC | Pedestrian cycle bridge and Immersive Pavilion
The design for the existing structures consists of two primary elements. The first is a steel frame inserted within the existing building, featuring a sleek design that accentuates the robust masonry. The second element is the roof, which is elevated above the facade, creating a lifting effect.
The new structure follows the original structural grid, aligning with the existing traces while remaining detached from the masonry. The floors are designed as mezzani-
ne levels, similarly distanced from the old masonry. As a result, the perimeter walls are “preserved,” and the entire new construction rests on a structural frame that hovers above the existing building, partially reinforcing it through specific anchoring points.
The solution involves connecting the structural elements using pre-welded pockets, guiding and facilitating the assembly process, with the structural grid dictated by alignment with the old structure.
CONSTRUCTION
Zinc-titanium cladding (Zintek), thickness 7/10 mm, with a double standing seam system
Roofing sandwich panel, 100 x 300 cm, thickness 80 mm
Polonceau truss in steel
Electronically operated pivot skylight in aluminum, dimensions 1000 x 1200 mm
Corrugated sheet metal with a thin dovetail profile
U-shaped steel pocket, pre-welded to the tubular column, 5 mm thickness
Recycled plastic formwork for reinforced ventilated crawl space
Suspended ceiling made of rectangular-section extruded aluminum slats
Molo 3 is an innovative urban redevelopment project for the former Porta Romana railway yard, designed to reconnect two distinct parts of the city. Rooted in a reinterpretation of the area’s focal points, the project unfolds as a provocative and evocative masterplan conceived as an “urban sea”. This symbolic “sea” is formed by large water basins, each dedicated to different functions, serving as both an identity marker and a multifunctional landscape that caters to the needs of the community.
At the heart of this masterplan lies a Hybrid Building, a concept that integrates various urban functions within a single cohesive structure that absorbs the city’s dynamic flows. The building’s design is articulated in two distinct parts: a substantial base and a slender, lighter tower. The base, positioned directly alongside the water, anchors the structure architecturally and functionally. It hosts large-scale public amenities, including scientific laboratories and research studios that interact directly with the waterfront, as well as officies, cinema, sport courts and an underground auditorium for cultural and community events. The base is conceived as a solid, “full” architectural element, giving visual and structural support to the tower above.
The tower, in contrast, is designed to convey a sense of lightness and transparency, achieved through a double-skin glass facade that reflects and interacts with its surroundings. Within the tower, a diverse range of both public and private functions are accommodated. Public facilities, such as libraries, exhibition spaces, and restaurants, are interwoven with private spaces, including hotels and residential units, providing a versatile environment that enriches the local community.
Molo 3 is a bold exploration of densification, aiming to bridge the Ripamonti overpass with the surrounding masterplan and create a dynamic urban landmark. The combination of water basins, a dense public base, and a light tower structure fosters a contemporary urban habitat that merges architecture, and public life, providing new opportunities for social and environmental integration within the city.
PROGRAM
URBAN DYNAMICS
POLARITY
TOWER
17. Archive
18. Library: Video library Periodicals library
19. Offices
20. Study rooms
21. Art gallery
22. Hotel: Rooms Apartments Gym Spa Game room
Video room Music room
23. Winter garden
24. Restaurant
TERRACE
LEVEL 1
7. Physics laboratories
8. Chemestry laboratories
9. Classrooms
10. Offices
11. Conference room
12. Meeting room
13. Technical room
14. Water treatments plants
15. Refrigerators
16. Storage room
LEVEL 0
1. Cinema
2. Book shop/Cafè
3. Auditorium access
4. Basketball courts
5. Locker rooms
6. Tennis court
PLAN | Hotel type 1
PLAN | Art dresser
PLAN | Library and offices
RENDERED | Front view
RENDERED | Tower attachment
DELTA 04
COURSE: FINAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LAB
SUPERVISORS: PROF.
CRISTINA TEDESCHI, PROF. PAOLO GASPAROLI, PROF. DOMENICO D’UVA
The project involves constructing a protective cover over the archaeological site at Isolino Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It features a hyperbolic paraboloid structure made of a steel and wood composite, supported by only two ground plinths to minimize disturbance to the archaeological remains below.
LEGEND
DIDACTIC PANEL
1. entrance to the archaeological area
2. Bronze Age excavations
3. teaching area
4. internal excavation area
5. hypothesis of dating of findings
6. Neolithic excavation
7. stratigraphic reconstruction
8. villa bridges
9. bald cypress
10. early neolithic excavations
The main beam resting on the plinths also supports a walkway that crosses the excavation area, providing access for both visitors and operators. This design allows guests to observe the site while preserving its historical significance. Overall, the project aims to integrate modern architecture with the preservation of cultural heritage, balancing accessibility with the protection of valuable archaeological resources.
TERRITORIAL FRAMEWORK
Age from the early Neolithic to the Bronze Age
AREAS
SIDE ELEVATION | Coverage 1:100
FRONT ELEVATION | Coverage 1:100
LONGITUDINAL SECTION | Footbridge 1:50
FRONT SECTION
1. Cladding: Board: Solid fir wood panels attached to the bidirectional frame. Waterproofing layer: Liquid polyurethane waterproofing membrane. Stamped roofing system: Roofing made of profiled aluminium sheets, joined by overlapping and folding the edges (stamping). Wooden laying surface.
2. Bidirectional frame: 10 cm x 15 cm laminated wood beams with a constant pitch, placed orthogonally to each other. These elements are presented in thickness and are connected to each other through steel angles and bolts. The entire frame is attached to the main beams through U-shaped steel profiles.
3. Main beams: IPE steel profiles with customized configuration. They are inserted into the foundation plinths and have a “cutted” IPE configuration that starts from the plinths with an IPE 450 profile and then tapers to the top of the roof with an IPE 300 profile.
4. Calendred arch: IPE 300 steel profile. It rests on foundation plinths and supports the walkway-bridge through a system of tie rods. The arch has a curvature created in the factory thanks to machinery that allows the cambering of large profiles. Curvature radius R 30 m.
5. Chain: This element serves to ensure stability to the calendered arch: it is inserted into the foundation plinths and discharges the compressive forces exerted on the arch. It is made up of post-tensioned steel cables and subsequently covered with concrete.
6. Arch-bridge anchorage: system of tie rods that are attached to the calendered arch by means of a bolted joint to the arch itself. The tie rods are subsequently attached to the bridge with plates equipped with a constraint and welded to the head of the wings (tapered beams).
7. Bridge structure: the bridge consists of a central HEA 180 beam to which wings (tapered beams) are attached by steel angles and bolts.
8. Foundation plinth: the foundation plinths are made of vibrated reinforced concrete and are sized according to the characteristics of the structure. They are laid dry on a previously cast concrete subfloor.
MAQUETTE | Coverage, footwalk 1:100
MAQUETTE | Coverage, footwalk 1:100
THE LINE 05
COURSE: DESIGN STUDIO FOR STRUCTURES AND INFRASTRUCTURES FOR THE LANDSCAPE
SUPERVISORS:
PROF. STEFANO GUIDARINI, PROF. CHIARA SMERZINI, PROF. MARCO GIANINETTO
The “The Line” project originates with the intent to bring Parco Nord and the city of Sesto San Giovanni closer together, establishing a strong and direct connection from which its name is derived. It is a pathway that crosses Viale Fulvio Testi, linking existing pedestrian and cycling routes and sustainably integrating new land uses in relation to mobility.
The “The Line” axis is enhanced by the main activities in the area, such as the “Città della Salute,” healthcare facilities, buildings within the park, and the educational complex along Viale Fulvio Testi. This last element is particularly significant, situated next to the new bridge, where the project includes the redevelopment of the spaces around its entrance, creating a new gathering point.
To reinforce this connection, new structures have been added to host various activities in coordination with existing services in the Sesto neighborhood. The design is rooted
in simplicity, adding value that respects both the Parco Nord environment and the buildings of Sesto San Giovanni. The newly conceived pedestrian and cycling bridge is structured as a network-like form, almost like an open box that allows views of the surroundings, giving it a sense of lightness while traversed by the new pedestrian and cycling path, giving the area a renewed character through the expressive impact of its structure.
The access towers, oriented towards Milan, serve as entry points from the city and as a border towards Monza, almost representing gateways. Their slenderness enhances their visibility, transforming them into landmarks within the area. The single unifying element along the entire route, providing a sense of continuity, is the handrail flow – “the line.”
GENERAL AXONOMETRY
of new infrastructures
CONTAINER Spatial quality defined by the structure
A ROOF
1. Hot-rolled hollow section beam
300 x 200 / th. 10 mm
2. Hot-rolled hollow section joists
150 x 100 / th. 10 mm
3. Hot rolled hollow section joists
150 x 100 / th. 10 mm
4. Stainless steel grinded suspended ceiling th. 50 mm, a x b 11 x 60
B BRIDGE STRUCTURE
1. Hot-rolled hollow section top beam
500 x 300 / th. 10 mm
2. Hot-rolled hollow section secondary beam
300 x 300 / th. 10 mm
3. Handrail diameter 0,30 mm
4. Stainless steel grating flooring th. 50 mm, a x b 11 x 60
C PYLON
1. Reinforced concrete beam
300 x 200 / th. 10 mm
2. Freyssinet system
3. Reinforced concrete pylon diameter 0,30 mm
A ROOF
1. Perforated sheet metal cladding
2. Hot-rolled hollow section joists
200 x 200 mm / th. 10 mm
3. Bracing ties
B TOWER STRUCTURE
1. Perforated sheet metal cladding
2. Hot-rolled hollow section columns
180 x 180 mm / th. 10 mm
3. Hot-rolled hollow section beams
180 x 130 mm / th. 10 mm
4. Bracing ties
C STAIRCASE
1. Walkway connecting the bridge and the tower th. 10 mm, a x b 11 x 60
2. Handrail diameter 0,30 mm
3. Stainless steel grating flooring th. 50 mm, a x b 11 x 60
4. Steel staircase
A ROOF
B. BRIDGE
STRUCTURE
A ROOF
C PYLON C STAIRCASE
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B. TOWER STRUCTURE
MAQUETTE | Bridge, footwalk 1:200
MAQUETTE | Bridge, footwalk 1:50
ZURICH-HUB 06
COURSE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO FOR COMPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS
SUPERVISORS: PROF. STEFANO GUIDARINI, ARCH. MARCO GRABER, ARCH. THOMAS PULVER
ZuricHub is a Community Hub dedicated to urban regeneration, with the goal of promoting social inclusion through the exchange of ideas and practices. The project involves creating spaces and facilities for the community, including public welfare services and high-impact social activities. These spaces also serve as access points for services, supporting the creation of businesses and providing environments where artisans, young creatives, startups, social cooperatives, and coworking spaces coexist.
Located within the old SBB railway complex, ZuricHub aims to breathe new life into the existing industrial structures through an “adaptive reuse” strategy with compatible functions. The new buildings are designed to establish a direct dialogue with the city, hosting cultural, creative, artistic, work, and entertainment activities, all in close contact with the community.
The urban axis of Hohlstrasse, characterized by its fragmented appearance, is
being transformed to present a cohesive urban frontage. New constructions along this axis, including a linear residence and a gym, are designed to align in height with existing structures, creating a closer dialogue and strengthening the connection between the area and the adjacent neighborhood. On the other side, a local pathway contributes to this strengthening by incorporating various activities and services.
To enhance the connection between historic buildings, an additional pathway has been designed to link two cultural hubs: a newly built multifunctional space and a library/mediateca located in two historic warehouses. These pathways intersect with the flow from bus stops and points of interest on the opposite side of the street. Each intersection features open spaces designed to support the activities of adjacent buildings, with diverse characteristics that make the entire area more dynamic.
SCHWARZPLAN | New Interventions
| ZuricHub, Former SBB Industrial Distrt, Zurich
Identification of Key Issues: Recharacterization of the Urban Front: New Relationships with Existing New Connections with the City:
Facing Hohlstrasse, this linear building redefines the fragmented street frontage, enhancing the connection between the surrounding area and the previously isolated zone.
The project features two main blocks: a lower block aligned with the existing structures and an upper block, set back and rising four stories higher. The lower levels accommodate commercial activities and offices, while the upper floor contains shared residences, and the upper floors offer various housing solutions.
The treatment of the facades highlights the building’s division into two blocks, emphasizing the alignment of the elevation. The lower block features a Grit Blast finish, while the upper block has a Smooth finish. The chosen materials reflect the industrial character of the old neighborhood, translating it into a Hi-tech language.
The project, located in the northeast area of the Masterplan and overlooking one of the three large open spaces, is designed to dominate this hub while also activating the area with commercial activities, restaurants, and public services due to its strategic position.
In this context, the treatment of the ground level is crucial: at level zero, which is twice the height of the other floors, serves as a filter between public and private spaces. It ensures a private access for residents while remaining open to the urban space, partially integrating the bike path at the rear and allowing public access to the two upper floors designated for offices.
CYCLE LANE
bistro
ELEVATION | South Side, Residential Tower
1. Subframe: Spruce wood subframe, 120x200 mm.
2. Awning:Technical fabric vertical drop awning on stainless steel cables and retractable in a sealed box, dimensions 2900x3000 mm, fabric color: light gray RAL 7035, box color: telegray 2 RAL 7046.
3. Sliding Door: Double-leaf sliding aluminum door, 2900x3000x120 mm, color: light gray RAL 7035, dry glazing, glass 551-14-551, thermal insulation-Uf: 1.3 W/ m²K, thermal insulation-Uw: 0.82 W/m²K, air tightness: class 4, water tightness: class 9A.
4. Threshold: Natural stone threshold, thickness 25 mm, natural color, bedding mortar with 1.5% slope, minimum thickness 10 mm.
5. Waterproof Membrane: Bitumen distilled and APP elastomeric polypropylene mix, polyester reinforced-stabilized reinforcement, thickness 3 mm, color: gray.
6. Rigid Thermal Insulation:Cellular glass insulation, 450x135 mm, type: FOAMGLAS.
7. Thermal Insulation: Extruded polystyrene foam boards, thickness 60 mm.
8. Thermal Insulation Joint:Thickness 80 mm, type: Schock Isokorb T KL-M2-V1-REI120-CV1-H200-6.0.
9. Bidirectional Slab:Reinforced concrete slab C32/40, cast in place, thickness 300 mm.
10. Railing:Aluminum extrusion profiles 22x22 mm, color telegray 2 RAL 7046.
11. Curtain Wall: Continuous façade, 6300x3000x120 mm, color: light gray RAL 7035, dry glazing, glass 551-14551, thermal insulation-Uf: 0.8 W/m²K, air tightness: 1200, water tightness: 1200.
