Architecture is made of things, objects that have a strong impact on people's lives.

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), we are more and more surrounded by technological devices exchanging information, managing processes, and influencing our daily experiences. Whichever the scale of the project, we believe in a human-centered approach and in the important role architecture has. From the door handle to the neighbourhood, ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’ are the pillars of our creative process aimed at improving users’ quality of life, while respecting the environment and society we live in.

Matteo Brancali

Founding partner

Graduated in architecture in 2011 at “Sapienza Università di Roma” with a thesis on the renovation of former industrial area of calcium carbide in Papigno (Terni). After different working experiences in Rome in 2013 he moved to London where he collaborated for 5 years with the studio Aukett Swanke specializing in executive design for luxury hotels and having a relevant role in projects as Ten Trinity Hotel, Sanderson Hotel and St. Martin Lane Hotel. In 2018 he moved back to Italy finding his new home in Turin where he started to collaborate with an important studio as project architect for different projects; from private apartments to boutique hotels with a high level of detailing involved.

Graduated in architecture in 2011 at “Sapienza Università di Roma” with a thesis on the renovation of former industrial area of calcium carbide in Papigno (Terni). After different working experiences in Rome in 2013 he moved to London where he collaborated for 5 years with the studio Aukett Swanke specializing in executive design for luxury hotels and having a relevant role in projects as Ten Trinity Hotel, Sanderson Hotel and St. Martin Lane Hotel. In 2018 he moved back to Italy finding his new home in Turin where he started to collaborate with an important studio as project architect for different projects; from private apartments to boutique hotels with a high level of detailing involved.

Gianluca Discalzi

Founding partner

Graduated in 2012 at “Politecnico di Torino” with a thesis on the renovation of an informal settlement in Instanbul. After graduation he moved to Cairo where he collaborated with one of the most interesting architectural firm of the Middle East.
In 2015 he came back to Turin where he started to collaborate with different firms. He had the chanche to travel to Panama where was involved in several projects as a designer and site supervisor. In Turin he joined one of the most growing architectural firm as project architect and he has been involved in several projects: offices, hotels and real estate development.

Graduated in 2012 at “Politecnico di Torino” with a thesis on the renovation of an informal settlement in Instanbul. After graduation he moved to Cairo where he collaborated with one of the most interesting architectural firm of the Middle East.
In 2015 he came back to Turin where he started to collaborate with different firms. He had the chanche to travel to Panama where was involved in several projects as a designer and site supervisor. In Turin he joined one of the most growing architectural firm as project architect and he has been involved in several projects: offices, hotels and real estate development.

Salvatore Risafi

Founding partner

Graduated in 2012 at “Politecnico di Torino “with a thesis on urban regeneration of the Ex-Scalo San Paolo, a railway station area in Turin. In 2014 he attended the “Designing the Smart City” Master of Science at Università degli Studi di Firenze, graduating the following year with a research on unused public spaces in Europe.
Member of the OAT since 2013, he has collaborated over the years with numerous studios in Turin and Milan, such as Metrogramma, De Carlo Gualla and GAA. In 2022 he is a member of Polito studio group for projects in South America with the Javeriana University of Bogotà.

Graduated in 2012 at “Politecnico di Torino “with a thesis on urban regeneration of the Ex-Scalo San Paolo, a railway station area in Turin. In 2014 he attended the “Designing the Smart City” Master of Science at Università degli Studi di Firenze, graduating the following year with a research on unused public spaces in Europe.
Member of the OAT since 2013, he has collaborated over the years with numerous studios in Turin and Milan, such as Metrogramma, De Carlo Gualla and GAA. In 2022 he is a member of Polito studio group for projects in South America with the Javeriana University of Bogotà.

Francesco Cavoto

Structural engineer

Francesco Cavoto graduated in construction engineering in 2013 from the Polytechnic University of Turin with a thesis on ‘Energy benchmarking in healthcare facilities’. He qualified as a professional engineer in 2014 and is duly registered with the Asti order of engineers. Since 2015 he has been qualified as Fire Safety Engineer and since 2020 as Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator during the design and construction phases of the works. He has collaborated with several engineering firms specialising in the design and supervision of works on reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures.

Francesco Cavoto graduated in construction engineering in 2013 from the Polytechnic University of Turin with a thesis on ‘Energy benchmarking in healthcare facilities’. He qualified as a professional engineer in 2014 and is duly registered with the Asti order of engineers. Since 2015 he has been qualified as Fire Safety Engineer and since 2020 as Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator during the design and construction phases of the works. He has collaborated with several engineering firms specialising in the design and supervision of works on reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures.

Guido Chiappa

Architect

Graduated from the University of Miami with a Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism. He also earned a Master of Architecture for Sustainable Design and a Bachelor of Architecture and Engineering from the “Politecnico di Torino”. Mr. Chiappa collaborated with international design firms before joining the financial side of constructions; previously involved in underwriting and acquisition he switched in marketing and tech to promote and valorize real estate developments with a visionary approach. He developed go-to-market strategies for residential and commercial projects of different sizes, working side by side with renowned developers, investment funds, brokerage companies and architecture firms, all over the United states and central America. Mr. Chiappa is a valuable partner of AOT, enriching the team with real estate knowledge and overseeing international business development.

Graduated from the University of Miami with a Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism. He also earned a Master of Architecture for Sustainable Design and a Bachelor of Architecture and Engineering from the “Politecnico di Torino”. Mr. Chiappa collaborated with international design firms before joining the financial side of constructions; previously involved in underwriting and acquisition he switched in marketing and tech to promote and valorize real estate developments with a visionary approach. He developed go-to-market strategies for residential and commercial projects of different sizes, working side by side with renowned developers, investment funds, brokerage companies and architecture firms, all over the United states and central America. Mr. Chiappa is a valuable partner of AOT, enriching the team with real estate knowledge and overseeing international business development.

Lorenzo Piotto

Energy consultant

Graduated in 2012 at the “Politecnico di Torino” with a thesis on improving the forecasting of energy consumption by correlating energy saving with the interaction between users, the building and the mechanical systems. After graduating, he worked as consultant with several studios before starting his own practice in 2014. In addition to the activity of energy certification, energy diagnosis of existing buildings, forecasting consumption and economic return of retrofit interventions, he is an expert in the design of the building envelope and HVAC systems. In 2019 he specialized in fire protection design applied to both residential and non-residential buildings.

Graduated in 2012 at the “Politecnico di Torino” with a thesis on improving the forecasting of energy consumption by correlating energy saving with the interaction between users, the building and the mechanical systems. After graduating, he worked as consultant with several studios before starting his own practice in 2014. In addition to the activity of energy certification, energy diagnosis of existing buildings, forecasting consumption and economic return of retrofit interventions, he is an expert in the design of the building envelope and HVAC systems. In 2019 he specialized in fire protection design applied to both residential and non-residential buildings.

Consultants.

ACU.TO studio
Arch. Enrico Barbera
I.D. Alice Bellini
Arch. Alessio Borghesi
Geom. Gabriele Corradino
Arch. Lorenzo Fante
I.D. Diana Ferretti
G*AA
Geom. Giuseppe Lantano
Arch. Alberto La Porta
Ing. Fabio Mosca
Geol. Andrea Piano
Arch. Sarah Elena Pischedda
Rolla Elettroprogetti
TSD Impianti
Arch. Chiara Vittone

Collaborators.

Rai Bernal
Sara Giudice
Erica Iarrera
Shadi Hamedbaghi
Sara Manganelli
Chiara Marra
Alessandro Monaldi
Alessandro Nanni
Merve Tatli

Partners.

AMIC costruzioni
Casaoikos
Casa delle Lampadine
Castagna&Revello
Christian Serramenti
Condobox
Edil Soleti
Edil Vita
Falegnameria Petruccelli
Fissore
Impresa Seminara
Traiano Luce