Architect since 1987 as a freelance designer
and as a technical manager in national italian companies for some years.
My main strenght is design. My works are original and innovative.
I can manage projects of different entities in architecture, design and interiors.
I always work with a strong feeling of responsibility towards the task I'm given.
My keen desire is to professionally grow in a dynamic, stimulating, and efficient working environment in order to express ad develope the creative and "poetical" skills I've acquired in so many great working years.
My expertise: Architecture and interior design, Furniture design, Graphic design, Lighting design, Sustainable Buildings technique (Bio-Architecture), Brand positioning & marketing oriented projects.
Mother language Italian, I speak fluently english; simple French and Spanish.
Professional Experience
• 1987 - present - Freelance designer: numerous projects of construction, renovation and interiors of private houses, shops, offices, factories for private, public and business clients, International competitions ; both as an independent practitioner and as a design team component (read the attached list of project and works);
• 2012 - present - furniture and lighting designer as consultant for Zen kitchen, L3D technology:
• 2007 – 2012 - volunteer in international cooperation and development projects in Kenya with DEEDNET (Development Empowerment Dandora Network)
• 1994 – 2010 - Service Designer for PRO.BOX (co-owner) in planning and organizing events, infrastructure, communication and material components of the “audio-video product area” (for example Bari Hi-End International venue 1994 - 1910) - Reason for leaving: So much time (16 years) has changed visions in me and in my partners
• 1989 - 1993 - Technical Manager for "SITA autotrasporti" Gruppo Trenitalia, Ferrovie dello stato (Italian railways) in the design of new locations for headquarters, offices, ticket offices, travel agencies etc. Reason for leaving: the company has splitted in two companies (SIta Sud and Busitalia) and changed his visions.
• 1992 - 1993 - Technical Manager for automotive technique for the IsoRivolta (ISOBUS) in the project for the construction of bus bodies. Reason for leaving: It was a newco with a old and important brand in luxury cars.
The project was big .. with a bug. They closed 2 years after opened but the experience was great.
• 1987 - 1989 - Assistant Professor: Industrial design class , University of Chieti, Department of Architecture of Pescara Prof. Arch. Paolo Bettini
Education
• 1986 - Architecture degree - University of Chieti, Department of Architecture of Pescara
• 1987 - Architect Professional Licence
• 1996 - Bio-Architecture course - National Institute of Bio-Architecture (INBAR) Eco-sustainability master: energy consciousness buildings, bio-architecture, eco-compatible materials and plants.
Technical skills
2Dcad (Powercadd) 3Dcad (Archicad, Revit, Rhinoceros), presentation sw (Illustrator, photoshop, indesign), office suite, semi-professional photography, painting, freehand sketching. I’m very technology inclined. Mac Osx preferred.
Personal skills
Natural talent to communicate with stakeholders (written, verbal and non-verbal comunication), talent to work as a team, organizational skills; an insatiable desire to learn; time management natural inclination, work flexibility opened.
Musician (jazz, pop ... ), tireless traveler (Greenland, Africa, Amazon ...)
Notes
From 2007 to 2012 I lived in Africa for some international cooperation experiences “not architecture or building related”: projects with local NGOs for the self-determination of young people and women in Nairobi slums.
I am very happy about my choice to spent these years in such meaningful and important life opportunities; in the meantime I’m conscious that the long interruption of professional contacts resulting from this choice, is requiring a major professional effort but I think that the huge growth in personal training that i earned from this experience, certainly represents the “inner engine” that today leads me towards new important horizons.
For interviews, works samples and photos call or write +393386848719 – [email protected]
L3D Technology, Salerno, IT, Design Manager
Design projects on new led products for street lighting.
My own Architectural practice, Castellana Grotte, IT, Architect
numerous projects of construction, renovation and interiors of private houses, shops, offices, factories for private, public and business clients, International competitions ; both as an independent practitioner and as a design team component (read the attached list of project and works);
Pro.Box, Putignano, IT, Service Designer
Service Designer for PRO.BOX (co-owner) in planning and organizing events, infrastructure, communication and material components of the “audio-video product area” (for example Bari Hi-End International venue 1994 - 1910)
Reason for leaving: So much time (16 years) has changed visions in me and in my partners.
ISO RIVOLTA, Castellana Grotte, IT, Technical Manager
Technical Manager for automotive technique for the IsoRivolta (ISOBUS) in the project for the construction of bus bodies.
Reason for leaving: It was a newco with a old and important brand in luxury cars.
The project was big .. with a bug.
They closed 2 years after opened but the experience was great.
SITA autotrasporti" - Gruppo Trenitalia,, Firenze, IT, Technical Manager
technical manager of the estate area of a national coach transportation company for the design of new locations for headquarters, offices, ticket offices, travel agencies etc.
Reason for leaving: the company has splitted in two companies (SIta Sud and Busitalia) and changed his visions.
Istituto Nazionale di Bioarchitettura - INBAR, Bari, IT, Masters, Eco-sustainability master
Eco-sustainability master - energy consciousness buildings, bio-architecture, eco-compatible materials and plants.
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti - PescaraPescara, National Qualification to Practice as an Architect
National Qualification to Practice as an Architect
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti - Pescara, Pescara, MArch, Architecture Degree - 5 years
Architecture Degree - 5 years