Profession: Architect
City: Rome
Country: Italy

What inspired you to want a life in Architecture and the creative industries?:
I was drawn to architecture not by buildings, but by the lives they shape. I’ve always been fascinated by the silent power of space — how it can include, exclude, inspire or numb. I chose this field because it sits at the crossroads of systems and emotions, politics and light. For me, architecture isn’t about iconic objects, but about the possibility to intervene, question, and improve the ordinary. That tension between beauty and responsibility is what keeps me here.

Who inspired you in finding your path to Architecture/Film and the creative industries?:
Rather than a single figure, I’ve been inspired by fragments — the radical clarity of Anne Lacaton, the narrative atmospheres of Wim Wenders, and the quiet dignity of everyday vernacular buildings in Southern Italy. My path was shaped by observing how people inhabit spaces with ingenuity, even when resources are scarce. It made me realise that creativity in architecture isn’t about invention alone, but about listening carefully — to context, to needs, to silence.

How you unlock obstacles and overcome bias in your work?:
By approaching every obstacle as a question rather than a barrier. I break down complexity into small, practical steps, often reframing the issue from another discipline’s perspective — engineering, sociology, even fiction. As for bias, I challenge it by staying radically open: listening, documenting, questioning my own assumptions, and letting evidence and empathy shape decisions. Bias is rarely loud — it’s quiet, structural — so I try to spot it in what’s missing rather than what’s visible.

What improvements do you feel are required to promote effective change in the academic and working environment?:
We need to dismantle the myth of individual genius and replace it with models of collaborative intelligence. In both academia and the workplace, change begins by making room for failure, non-linear paths, and voices that don’t usually get heard. This means rethinking evaluation systems, promoting interdisciplinary education, and ensuring mentorship is about growth — not conformity. Effective change won’t come from more rules, but from more trust and structural accountability.