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ORIGIN

"Staying...everything starts in that moment, when after your escape you choose the island and decide to sail together, realizing common dreams towards a better future." 

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Federico, founder of the studio, was born in Alghero in 1992. He began his studies at the Department of Architecture of the University of Sassari based in Alghero, enriching his studies with experiences in Istanbul, Faculty of Architecture (İTÜ); Amsterdam, Academy of Architecture (AHK); Copenhagen, Royal Danish Academy; Hong Kong, University of Architecture (HKU); Madrid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura (ETSAM).


After completing his studies, he had several equally formative professional experiences, starting from Patagonia Argentina, General Roca in the HCAT studio, to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City at Vo Trong Nghia (VTN Architects), to Hong Kong in the Rural Urban Framework (RUF) studio, before returning to Sardinia where he worked for a short period at the Pixel studio in Alghero.

 

The studio operates today throughout the territory of Sardinia, with operational offices and active projects between Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia. It is an interdisciplinary reality, composed of a network of freelance professionals - architects, designers and specialized technicians - who collaborate permanently in an associated form. Its research focuses on experimental architecture, capable of combining tradition and innovation, reinterpreting materials, knowledge and techniques of the past in a contemporary way.

 

The studio promotes a neo-humanist design approach, based on sensitivity, humanity and the centrality of matter, in constant dialogue with the needs and technologies of the present.

VISION

We imagine an architecture that is both experimental and deeply human, capable of blending tradition and innovation to create spaces that dialogue with the territory and the people.

 

Our goal is to redefine the concept of living through an experimental, material design language rooted in local culture, carrying forward a neo-humanist architecture we seek the value in the humanity of all the people involved in the project, in environmental ethics and in the sensitivity and uniqueness of our Sardinian and Mediterranean tradition.

We design spaces that tell stories, balancing craftsmanship and innovation, tradition and experimentation. We collaborate with local professionals and artisans to create architecture that engages in dialogue with both the territory and those who inhabit it, respecting and enriching its context.

Each project is an opportunity to explore new material languages, reinterpret forms, and make architecture accessible, sensory, and meaningful.

We believe in a neo-humanist architecture capable of generating emotions, connections, and a strong sense of belonging — returning to the community authentic, timeless spaces.

MISSION

Meet the Team

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Associate Designer

Fabrizio Carboni

A key figure in the studio, he combines technical and artistic versatility with meticulous attention to detail, turning each project into a tailor-made space where aesthetics and functionality coexist in perfect balance.

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Architect

Aurora Masia

Collaborates in the development of projects with a focus on detail, integrating digital skills, spatial sensitivity, and an interest in modeling

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    Junior Architect

    Roberto Goddi

    Contributes to the development of projects with a passion for architectural and construction details, considered essential elements in transforming an ordinary project into a work of quality, combining technical precision with a deep passion for architecture.

      Network of Professionals

      The studio relies on a network of independent professionals with whom it collaborates synergistically, combining specialized expertise to deliver integrated solutions.

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      Surveyor

      Marco Frigau

      Expert in building permits, land registry procedures, and bureaucratic requirements, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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      Agronomist

      Marco Polese

      Specialized in the environmental and agronomic aspects of outdoor areas, enhancing each space with harmonious and eco-friendly landscape solutions.

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      Engineer

      Vincenzo Cumbo

      Expert in systems design, fire protection, and civil works, ensuring integrated solutions in full compliance with safety regulations.

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