Carolina holds a double Master’s in Sustainable Architecture from the Politecnico di Torino and Politecnico di Milano, and a Master’s in Strategic Design of Space from the IE School of Architecture and Design. She has studied and worked in the USA, Spain, Lebanon and France, gaining experience in several fields.
Traveling the world, she realized how culture, physical space, and everyday life impact one another. She strongly believes in the power of urban planning – leveraging data and technology – to provide a more sustainable and equitable future.

Barone is an architect based in the Netherlands. After commencing his architectural studies in Rome, he went on to earn a master’s degree in Architecture from TU Delft, with a thesis centering on the exploration of novel urbanization models. Francesco started his professional career in Paris and currently holds the position of Senior Project Leader at MVRDV Architects in Rotterdam. At MVRDV, he specializes in managing complex, large-scale projects that span both architectural and urban scales.

Chantal Vos is an associate partner and interior architect at Kraaijvanger Architects, a well-established firm based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With a focus on public buildings, heritage preservation, and interior design, Chantal leads a dedicated department within the company, overseeing numerous large-scale architectural ventures.
Throughout her career, Chantal has demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between interiors, architecture, and the surrounding environment. Her expertise lies in the creation of spaces that seamlessly blend functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Chantal firmly believes in the transformative power of architecture to shape communities and enhance quality of life.
Chantal’s portfolio encompasses a diverse range of projects, including commercial spaces, residential developments, educational institutions, and cultural venues. Her designs are characterized by a blend of innovative concepts, attention to detail, and a keen awareness of the clients’ needs and aspirations.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Chantal engages in architectural education, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring architects. She graduated from the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Willem De Kooning Academy, where her work received multiple nominations. Later in her career, projects undertaken at renowned design agencies led to international awards.
Chantal is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of architectural design and creating spaces that inspire and enrich the lives of those who experience them.

Paolo is the Director of Master Planning at L22. His experience is wide ranging and international having worked for over 15 years in renowned international architectural practices. Paolo has led complex urban and infrastructural projects in France, Italy, Albania, China and the UK. His approach is centred on the relationship between human and natural environments, focusing on the delivery the optimal balance to minimise environmental impact and maximise positive social change. Paolo combines his professional practice with research and teaching engagements to ensure an inclusive approach to knowledge and design, as well as the ability to remain aware and engaged with the most pressing issues that society faces.
Paolo lectures regularly in London, Paris, Milan and Tirana where is currently visiting Professor at the UMT.
Since 2020 Paolo has been part of Circuit a Research Programme investigating the potential of Circularity in the Design and Construction industry in Collaboration with the GLA, Imperial College, RE:London and the UKGBC.
He is currently developing a new research project exploring the relationship between Analogue and Digital Mindsets and its impact on design at all scales.
Paolo has studied in Italy, Finland, the UK and Switzerland completing a Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Territorial Planning at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio.

Alessandro Fisalli is an architect with international experience gained across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Since 2018, he is working as a senior architect for MAD architects, first in Beijing and then in Rome. He has been involved in some of the most recognizable MAD projects, such as: Shenzhen Bay Culture Park, Quzhou Sports Park, Jiaxing Civic Centre and Fenix Museum of Migration.

Mattia Santi is the co-founder and director of SASI Studio, an architecture and design office based in London. He previously worked as a Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, after having worked in many international practices including Farshid Moussavi Architects in London and Alvisi Kirimoto & Partners in Rome.
Mattia Santi is Lecturer at the Architectural Assocation and he has been teaching with many international institutions. He has been an invited speaker in several public events such as Beyond BIM, London Build, Teulo Talks, etc..
Mattia holds a MArch in Architecture and Urbanism (DRL) from the Architectural Association and an MEng in Architectural Engineering with honours from University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Mattia is also co-founding director of the digital magazine Data Aided Design.

Ignasi Fontcuberta Gutiérrez is a licensed architect, graduated with honors in 2011 from the School of Architecture in the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (UPC- ETSAB). He was a visiting student at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) during the school semesters of 2009/2010, and intern at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM Chicago) until the spring of 2011. In 2012 he joined the Office of Architecture in Barcelona (OAB) as an architect, where he developed and led multiple national and international projects and competitions in places such as Barcelona, Ibiza, Miami, Los Angeles, Turkey, Norway or Germany. In 2016 he pursued a master’s degree in Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction in the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (UPC- ETSAV) and in 2017 co-founded Estudi biga, which became an associated architectural studio of OAB. Since 2013 Ignasi has combined architectural practice with university teaching. That year he joined the International University of Catalonia (UIC) as a Design Studio associate professor. In 2018 he also joined the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (UPC- ETSAB) as an Architectural Technology associate professor, specialized in dry and prefabricated construction. In 2022 Ignasi co-founded ELIA, a sister company of OAB, with the mission to meet the new needs of society, especially in KSA. ELIA brings to its projects innovation, technology, sustainability, technical services and multimedia, among others. Ignasi currently is ELIA’s Head of Design.

Ondrej Chybik (*1985, Brno, the Czech Republic) studied architecture and urban planning at the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic, at TU Graz, Austria, and at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, where he studied urban strategies for the Indian megapolis of Mumbai and the Brazilian mining town of Parauapebas. The work was subsequently exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York as part of the collective exhibition Uneven Growth. During his studies, he also worked in several domestic studios and the Vienna-based PPAG collective.
In 2010, together with Michal Kristof, he founded his own studio CHYBIK + KRISTOF (CHK). Significant projects include the Czech Pavilion at the World EXPO in Milan, the Lahofer Winery in Dobsice near Znojmo, the renovation of Mendel’s Greenhouse, and the Gallery of Furniture in Brno, for which the studio received the Grand Prix OA award. Currently, together with the studio, he is working on his own projects and works as the chief architect of Valasské Mezirici. He regularly sits on juries of architectural competitions and is a guest critic at domestic and foreign universities (TU Liberec, Politecnico di Milano in Italy, etc.)

Francesco Simonin completed his studies at the Sapienza University of Rome, where he gained a solid foundation in architecture. Subsequently, he continued his academic journey at the Polytechnic University of Milan, obtaining a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design, which allowed him to refine his skills and expand his professional perspective. During his academic journey, he had the opportunity to work as an intern at Archea Associati – MC&P, a valuable learning experience where he collaborated with established professionals and contributed to projects focused on sports facilities.
After graduating, he embarked on his career as an architect at Archea Associati – MC&P, where he had the honor of being involved in large-scale international projects. Working on mixed-use projects, Simonin had to demonstrate a broad vision and the ability to address complex requirements from international clients.
Fransesco’s professional path reached another significant milestone where he was appointed as the point of contact for French projects at the firm. Following this opportunity, he relocated to Paris and established the studio’s branch dedicated to the development of projects in France. This new challenge allowed him to further enhance his project management skills and collaborate with talented professionals in the industry.

Paolo Mazza is an architect, and partner of the Milan-based architecture and interior design practice ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel.
Graduated in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano) in 1998, he began collaborating with the firm in 2000, becoming a partner in 2017.
In addition to leading the design teams on some of the most important projects of the practice – including the adaptive reuse of the former De Sonnaz barracks for the new Turin headquarters building of Italian consulting firm Reply, the interiors of the premium passenger lounges and facilities at the Doha international airport, and the new post-office concept for Poste Italiane – Paolo Mazza heads ACPVLab, the firm’s in-house R&D department, which explores new ways of designing the built environment through a data-driven approach.
ACPV works worldwide, developing complex projects and ranging in various scales of intervention, in synergy with a qualified network of specialists.