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.