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Extensive project management experience in relation buildings and bridges projects. Throughout his career Alberto worked in many fields of civil engineering as buildings, highways, railways, fire safety, hydraulics, playing different roles as structural analyst, project director, site director and manager. Specialist knowledge in relation to structural and facades engineering. He is also a specialist for complex shells and high-rise building; furthermore has large experience in the structural renovation of existing buildings. Actually, he is the founder, managing director and technical leader of FACES ENGINEERING, local partner of RAMBOLL for all the activities in Italy on building sector and he coordinates the design process for all the multidisciplinary services provided, leading in structural and facades engineering disciplines.

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Graduated in Architecture at University of Genoa in 1995, he has been qualified to practice the profession since 1996.

After experiences as a freelancer and in the commercial area of Multinational Companies in the construction world, since 2006 he is in charged in PICHLER, as sales manager for the Italian market, focused on architectural projects in Milan.

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Structural civil engineer specialized in the detailed design and construction management of steel structures. Throughout her career she developed extensive experience working with steel fabrication companies, acquiring advanced expertise in the detailed and construction design of complex civil and industrial steel and composite steel–concrete structures.

She has been involved in significant projects such as long-span roofs, stadiums, multi-storey buildings, airports, towers, bridges, and viaducts, acquiring strong skills in static, dynamic and fatigue design of steel structures. Her areas of expertise also include structural dynamics, stability and vibration analysis, as well as vulnerability assessments and seismic retrofitting and strengthening design of existing buildings.

Member of the Board of the Italian Steel Technicians Association (Collegio dei Tecnici dell’Acciaio) and of Disciplinary Council of the Order of Engineers of Verona. She currently works as a consultant for Faces Srl, local partner of Ramboll UK in Italy.

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Saverio is Head of Façades at Skanska U.K., a leading construction company and developer. He provides building envelope technical leadership while overseeing and coordinating the façade package management on all projects.

Three decades of varied experience in the facade industry are supported by an MSc in Façade Engineering.

Saverio is the Chairman of the CWCT, he is a Chartered Engineer with CIBSE of which he is a Fellow, and he is also a Fellow the SFE of which he has been Chairman.

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Since joining the global, award-winning engineering design firm Eckersley O’Callaghan in 2014, Alessandro has been pivotal in the firm’s growth, helping set up the Milan office which he now leads.

With a strong multidisciplinary background, he has amassed extensive experience in facade engineering with a portfolio of clients and projects across the world. His approach to design is underpinned by a passion for sustainability and attention to technical detail, allowing him to operate successfully across different markets and sectors.

Chartered as an Architect and Engineer in the UK (MCIBSE), he is also member of the Order of Engineers in Italy. Alessandro has published several research papers and presented at international facade and glass conferences. He currently leads the research and development stream for the practice’s Facade Engineering group, promoting a strong focus on innovative construction technologies, circularity and low carbon facade design.

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Born and raised in Milan, Marco joined the studio in 2000 and became partner in 2017. Marco has worked as leading architect on several ACPV ARCHITECTS urban-scale programs, including the redevelopment of San Babila square in Milan. His most recent works include the new RAI offices in Rome and MilanoSesto Unione 0 regeneration project in Sesto San Giovanni.

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Paolo is a façade engineer and project manager specialized in technical and computational design of complex façade systems. Experienced in building envelopes, project management for all design phases and technical review of construction documents. He specialises in façade design, 3D modeling, computational and parametric design. Skilled in energetic-environmental analysis using computational and parametric tools and softwares with regards to building envelopes and urban context. He has high capabilities in modelling complex geometries and surfaces and is currently working as Project Manager, Façade Engineer and Computational Designer at FACES ENGINEERING, local partner of Ramboll UK for all the activities in Italy.

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Filippo has worked with Zaha Hadid since 2002. In these years he has specialized in transportation buildings design, contributing to some of the most significant achievements of the office. His key projects include the Naples-Afragola High-Speed Train Station, the Riyadh KAFD Metro Station, and the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Responsible for ZHA's development of innovative design solutions with Hyperloop Italia and NatPower-H Hydrogen refuelling stations, he has been project director for the winning scheme of New Chongqing 3b Satellite and for the New Riyadh Airport and Shenzhen Xili Transport Hub competitions.

His expertise spans also across different fields with the Guangzhou Opera House and the Reggio Calabria Museum of Mediterranean. Filippo has been teaching Architectural Design at the Florence University of Architecture and Construction Technology at the Milan Politecnico, for a number of years. As a researcher he's been part of the Italian Digital Avant-garde. His pioneeristic vision on sustainable cities and self growing materials has been exhibited in different events including the Venice Biennale and the London Architectural Association.

Prior to join ZHA, passionate for the exploration of a contemporary approach to the cultural heritage preservation, Filippo started his professional career as a member of the internal design team at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, working on the museum’s new Entrance Facilities and Services and the restoration of Rembrandt and Caravaggio suites.

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She graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, specializing in urban design. In 2004, she began collaborating with Nemesi and became an Associate Partner in 2008. At Nemesi, she oversees Communication, Development, and External Relations strategies, including internationalization processes, and has managed the strategic and operational aspects of multiple projects.

As Project Manager, she coordinates some of the studio’s most notable works, including the Italian Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 and the Eni Headquarters in San Donato Milanese, alongside complex projects for offices, residences, cultural centers, railway and airport terminals, and urban masterplans.

Through her work at Nemesi, she explores the structures underlying contemporary dynamics, examining their impact on the languages of Architecture and Communication, and actively contributes to the professional discourse in the field.

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Marlice is an architect who graduated from Roma Tre University in 2017. She began her professional career in Rome at Luca Peralta Design & Consulting, where she worked on design competitions and public tenders for educational buildings, as well as high-end residential projects.

Since joining One Works in 2019, she has been involved in the development of urban and architectural analyses for large-scale real estate projects, primarily within the office and residential sectors. Her work focuses on regulatory compliance, planning strategies, and authorization processes for new developments, renovations, and adaptive reuse, in close coordination with public authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

She has contributed to projects across all design phases, from concept to execution, and has supported artistic site supervision for major institutional and urban regeneration projects in Italy.

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Alessandro Massarotto is a Chartered Civil Engineer and founder of Frame Projects, a multidisciplinary façade and structural engineering consultancy. With over 12 years of international experience, he has led the design and delivery of complex architectural envelopes and curtain wall systems across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

His background spans façade consultancy, structural engineering and project delivery, having held senior roles on the consultancy and contracting side, working closely with architects, developers and contractors on high-profile projects.

Through Frame Projects, Alessandro provides turnkey engineering solutions for bespoke façade systems, combining technical excellence, design sensibility and strong understanding of materials, manufacturing and site coordination. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Member of the Society of Façade Engineering.

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Alessandro Terzi is a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture with extensive international experience across commercial, workplace, cultural, and mixed-use developments in China, Europe, the Middle East, and Japan. He leads design on complex projects, shaping vision and architectural concepts from early stages through delivery. Most recently, he led the design vision for PLP’s competition-winning proposal for the new headquarters of Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security in Rome.In the UK, he contributed to the design and strategic development of a luxury hotel integrating a Victorian manor in the Surrey Hills. In Azerbaijan, he played a key role in shaping the design vision for Tabriz Street, Baku, and the Baku Waterfront Yacht Club. In China, he co-led the concept design for Kunming Mix-C and worked on Vanke Foshan Central Avenue, Foshan IFC. In Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, he has helped define design direction on major masterplanning and mixed-use projects.

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Matteo joined ESA Engineering in 2024 and today leads the Facade Engineering Department, guiding the firm’s technical development and international activities. He graduated from the University of Pisa with a thesis on the facades of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2015, creating the foundation for his specialization in building envelopes. As a Chartered Engineer in Italy and NFRC Certified Simulator, Matteo has worked across several companies on iconic international projects, including the Columbia Business School and the American Museum of Natural History in New York, as well as major developments in the USA, UK, Middle East, and Italy.

He is also involved in European research initiatives focused on integrating innovative facade products and technologies, reinforcing his commitment to advancing high‑performance, sustainable envelope design.

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Gabriele Zorino has over 15 years of experience in the field of architecture and design, developed through a high-profile international career. For 12 years, he led and coordinated complex projects in Asia, working in multicultural and highly competitive environments where he built strong technical, design, and interpersonal skills. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with architectural firms, developers, and construction companies, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from concept design to execution. He is recognized as an expert in materials and innovative solutions, with a strong focus on technical performance, sustainability, and architectural integration. He currently serves as Technical Commercial Manager at Dottor Gallina, where he leverages his expertise to support architects, clients, and partners in the development of tailored solutions, actively contributing to brand growth and fostering dialogue with the world of contemporary architecture.

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Athanasia Varela is an Architect holding the position of Technical Sales Engineer at Elval Colour.

As a member of the specification team of the company, she promotes and supports the application of etalbond® on facades for different typologies of buildings, commercial and residential buildings, but also infrastructure and sports facilities in Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece.

Athanasia holds a master’s degree in Architectural Design from the University of Florence and she has been involved in analyzing technical specifications on projects as an architect and 3D modeler for several years.

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Alberto, with a degree in Public Relations and a Master in Business Administration, has worked in the commercial and marketing fields at international manufacturing companies in Italy, Belgium and Turkey. In the multinational group Sisecam, he is the Architectural Projects Manager for the Flat Glass division in the area West Europe. Among the various management activities of the Project Sales department, there is the promotion of all Sisecam Glass Solutions products and services to the stakeholders of the projects.