Architect and Architectural Association graduate with 10+ years experience in the field | Offering support for Architecture students at all levels (Part 1, 2, and 3)

Find out more about Carlo

• Can you tell us about the first time you realised you were interested in architecture?

  The spark came at the beginning of my last year of high school. I had to figure out what I wanted to do
  after I graduated. I love travelling and I’ve always been fascinated by the variety of architecture around the
  world. That’s when I decided to study architecture.

• 2) What is the building/construction that marked you most and what will be, in your eyes, a turning point in this field?

  There are countless buildings and projects which I keep close at heart, every time I fall in love with a
  different one. Among these, the 30th St Mary Axe building in London by Foster and the MAXXI Museum
  by Zaha are two of the ones I personally feel more attached to.

• 3) Explain your expertise, your interest in it and, more broadly, its importance in the architecture realm.

  Architecture surrounds us everywhere, everyday. No matter our age, our nationality, our preferences,
  Architecture is one of those things which is always present. It is part of our culture as human beings and is
  a fundamental part of society.

• 4) Do so-called ‘Starchitect', such as Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingles, among many others, inspire you or do you have other role models?

  Starchitects are always the people us - young architects and students - look up to and get inspired by their
  uniqueness. Each one has it’s own style and personal touch, something that distinguishes him or her from
  the rest of the crowd. Looking at others’ work is one of the best ways to improve one’s work.

• 5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  Throughout the many years architecture school, I have spent countless nights working on my projects. ‘Allnighters’ are kind of a initiation rite for all students in the field. Despite not enjoying going to sleep an
  hour at 7AM to present a project at 9AM, I never regretted choosing this path as I love what I do.

• 6) What would you say to a person in front of a modern building who says that “I prefer more traditional architecture”?

  Just like art, there are many different styles and typologies. Preference is completely personal, no one has
  to justify it! Many times I think of buildings as if they were artworks in a huge museum which we call ‘city’. It
  is very unlikely that you’ll love every single painting in a museum; variety is a good thing.

• 7) What are your other passions, related or non-related to architecture?

  I enjoy working in many fields related to the architecture realm, many times utilising the skills I obtained in
  architecture school for other purposes such as graphic design and digital fabrication. As a matter of fact,
  aside from being an architectural designer, I work as a freelance graphic artist and also teach digital
  fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing, here on Superprof.

• 8) What makes you a Superprof in architecture?

  I would refrain from defining myself as a ‘Super’-prof, as I still have a long way to go (haha). However I can
  say I love to include other people and share my passion with them, utilising my knowledge to inspire
  others and help them achieve their goals.