The "Sloppy Studio" focuses on architectural design methods in the age of artificial intelligence. The project relies on a conceptual scaffold: designing for a specific character, drawing from a specific collection and intervening in a specific place.

The project is located in a 1950s building opposite the Pinacoteca di Brera, on the former site of the Palazzo di Pio IV de' Medici, which is projected to reopen as a luxury hotel. We were challenged to reimagine typologies like rooms, suites and spas by drawing inspiration directly from the Pinacoteca. Its collection acted as a literal dataset of styles, textures, and atmospheres, allowing us to develop a "conscious bias" and prompt the model away from the generic.

Driven by the image generation model of Gemini, Nano Banana, we designed a room embodying Special Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks. The challenge lay in abstracting his rigorous yet surreal psychology into pure architectural vocabulary, including lighting, proportions and materials. By merging these spatial parameters with the classical textures of the Pinacoteca, we guided the AI to generate a space that implicitly captures his essence.

The project, titled "The shape of time", explores the theme of traces. This concept actively guided our photographic eye, pushing us to capture the physical marks of passing time, ephemeral urban transitions and the silent residues of human presence. During the masterclass, we experimented with a hybrid approach to photography: some images were captured using a traditional large format camera and later developed in a darkroom, while others were taken with a digital camera. This visual research unfolded across various significant locations in Milan, with a particular focus on the spaces of Fondazione Prada and Ex Macello.

This thesis, titled "The Unité d'Habitation and the collective dimension: The key role of toit-terrasse", examines Le Corbusier's revolutionary architectural proposal that redefined the concept of modern urban living. It explores the "vertical city" envisioned as a "machine for living", a self-sufficient microcosm integrating housing, commercial facilities and community services within a single structure.

Central to this study is the innovative role of the toit-terrasse (roof terrace), conceived not merely as a technical element but as a suspended public square, an urban oasis in the sky, designed to foster social interaction and physical well-being. The analysis delves into key architectural principles including the use of pilotis to liberate the ground level, the duplex configuration of apartments to optimize space and the application of the Modulor proportional system based on human measurements. By examining the five realized Unités d'Habitation in Marseille, Nantes-Rezé, Berlin, Briey-en-Forêt and Firminy-Vert, the thesis evaluates how these "concrete sculptures" balanced rational order with the complexities of collective life.

A significant contribution of this research is the inclusion and study of original drawings and archival documentation obtained directly from the Fondation Le Corbusier, which provided a unique and rigorous basis for analyzing the sculptural and functional dimensions of the project.

Developed within the context of the Housing and Neighbourhood Studio, this project tackles the critical issue of homelessness in the city of Milan. As a provocative and conceptual starting point, the research began with a comprehensive mapping of all the bridges across the urban fabric, recognizing them as both physical and symbolic shelters for the unhoused.

This spatial investigation was strictly tied to an in-depth analysis of current Italian and European housing policies. Building upon these urban, political and social insights, the final architectural proposal draws inspiration from successful international case studies, aiming to provide a critical and tangible response to the contemporary housing crisis.

Developed within the context of the Urban Development and City Planning course, this project originated from a strategic territorial analysis of Nacka Municipality, specifically focusing on the suburban area of Älta, situated approximately 10 kilometers from central Stockholm. This project proposes a biophilic transformation of Fläderparken in Älta, acting as a green gradient between the urban center and the natural landscapes of Ältasjön.

Grounded in the pillars of resilience, community and connectivity, the plan utilizes "Sponge City" strategies, such as rain gardens and bioswales, to manage stormwater and protect local biodiversity. To enhance liveability, the design introduces natural soundproof hills and vegetation barriers to mitigate noise from the nearby highway. The social fabric is revitalized through community gardens and a preschool dedicated to outdoor pedagogy, ensuring that nature is woven into daily education and interaction. Furthermore, the project redefines local mobility by turning Flädervägen into a curbless "living street" that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists over cars. Finally, the plan integrates 200 to 250 new housing units featuring green roofs and "mountain-dwelling" terraces to ensure sustainable growth without sacrificing the area's essential green character.

The genesis of this project lies in a comprehensive territorial analysis of the Milanese suburban rail network, specifically focusing on the final five stations of the S9 line. Following this macro-scale evaluation, the research shifted its focus to a singular, strategic site: the station of Trezzano sul Naviglio. This location was selected as a primary case study to demonstrate how a localized architectural intervention can mend a fragmented urban fabric.

For decades, the train tracks acted as a physical barrier, effectively bisecting the city and isolating its neighborhoods. In this project, these same tracks become the structural foundation for a new inhabited bridge that links the disparate parts of the urban environment.

By building directly above the railway, the project unlocks the potential for a vertical green connection. Utilizing the principles of the Sponge City, the design incorporates permeable surfaces and innovative water management systems, transforming the transit corridor into an ecological filter that mitigates the heat island effect and manages rainwater. This intervention enables the seamless integration of commercial spaces and public services around the bridge, creating a dynamic mixed-use hub.