Gennaro Cassiani, PhD architect and professor.
Italian Design Ambassador 2019
Rome, 11th February 1969
Education:
- Laurea (B.A.) in Architecture, 110/110 (La Sapienza University, Rome);
- PhD in Theory of Architecture Design (La Sapienza University, Rome);
- “Suficiencia investigadora” (Research Aptitude) at Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arcquitectura de Madrid;
- Master in Urban Design at Oxford Brooks University (prof. Ivor Samuels).
Research activity:
- as part of the research activity of the DAAC (Dipartimento di Architettura ed Analisi della Città -Department of Architecture and City Analysis) of Faculty of Architecture of Rome “La Sapienza”, contributes to the organization of the following activities:
1. conference on Ludovico Quaroni, realizing an interview with Prof. Arch Vittorio Gregotti;
2. investigation on renovation, reuse and enhancement of architectural artefacts in historical urban settings;
3. intervenes at the conference entitled: Rome. Possible identities, illustrating a project for the urban and architectural reorganization of the Esquilino neighbourhood in Rome, held at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Project published in Rome 3° millennio, le identità possibili, Palombi editore Roma, 2003.
- is appointed as member of the juries for architectural competitions;
- is co-supervisor of several degree thesis in architectural design;
- is among the organizers of an international conference entitled: “Ancient and Modern. Transformations in progress in the main European cities “
- thanks to an Aga Khan Foundation grant, participates at two workshops in Istanbul, aimed at the recovery of Istanbul historical Peninsula and at the reconstruction of Mostar in former Yugoslavia;
- takes part in a workshop organized by AES (t) OP at the Technische Universität in Berlin for the redesign of Alexander Platz;
- Participates to an exchange with Aachen University for the project of a cultural centre on the Spree Island in Berlin;
- Appointed as Italian Design Ambassador and curator at Mumbai design Week (march 2019);
- Is appointed as Italian Design Week in Mumbai 2019 Curator https://www.facebook.com/IDD2019Mumbai/?modal=admin_todo_tour;
- As part of the curatorial activity for the Italian Design week in Mumbai, realized an interview with Architect Doshi (Pritzker Prize 2018) in his office in Ahmedabad. Available on YouTube at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9dWW_qfYFo
Teaching activity:
- Invited to give masterclasses at Mumbai design Week (march 2018);
- Invited to give a masterclass at Sir J.J. College of Architecture in Mumbai;
- Adjunct professor at Henan Polythecnic University (annual seminars since 2015);
- Visiting professor at China Jiliang University (annual seminars since 2015);
- Adjunct Lecturer at La Sapienza University in Rome, teaching architecture and urban design courses.
In the belief that the wealth in teaching and research also depends on the practice of architectural design, both dedicated to architectural competitions and professional assignments, below some of the projects are briefly listed:
- Restoration of an ancient village partially destroyed by earthquake. The construction of a single-family house, to be built up on the ruins of an ancient stable, is also part of the project. Villetta Barrea (L’Aquila);
- Restauration of an important historical building (Palazzo Lancellotti) in Piazza Navona, in the Centre of Rome;
- Eolie and Nebrodi’s Airport, in Messina Province. Sicily;
- Renovation and extension of an old rural house in the countryside of Velletri in Rome Province;
- Design of a green area within Tor Vergata University in Rome;
- Railway station Portus, in the Municipality of Fiumicino, Rome;
- Collaborates with Planning department of Fiumicino’s Municipality, participating in the project of eight Social housing urban projects;
- Project of a family tomb in the non-Catholic cemetery of Rome;
- Renovation of Clay Theatre in Rome;
- In collaboration with Studio De las Casas of Madrid, develops the following projects: Health Sciences Faculty at La Coruña University. Galicia, Spain; Istituto Hispano-Luso Rei Alfonzo Enriques. Zamora, Spain; Centro de Auditorio, Palacio de Congresos y Expociciones. Pontevedra, Spain;
- In collaboration with Michele De Lucchi Milan design office, develops the renovation project of the Ala Mazzoniana of Termini Rome Central Station;
- In addition to the projects mentioned above, has been involved in the renovation of several apartments and the design of several furniture currently on the market.
Main competitions:
- Design of Campus de la Justicia de Madrid. Spain. Madrid, Madrid’s justice complex;
- Design of Santa Marinella (Rome) New Town Hall;
- Urban design definition of Ferial Almanjayar area in Granada, Spain, “. Awarded project;
- Design of Isola Maggiore’s Natural Park in Sevilla. Spain;
- Design for a new social housing neighbourhood in Guadalajara, Madrid, Spain;
- Design of a new Cultural Centre in Santa Pola, Alicante. Spain;
- Project of a new urban development model in Toledo’s suburbs;
- Participates as co-designer at the restricted competition for the design of new ENEL Group (Ente Nazionale per l’energia Elettrica). Italy;
- Transformation and urban renewal of S. Lorenzo neighbourhood in Rome. Competition banned by the Roman Constructors Association, Great Works S.P.A;
- Design of a pedestrian bridge (Ponte della Musica) to be built on the River Tiber, between in Rome. Awarded project;
- Competition project for the Concert Hall in Sarajevo, organized by the Municipality of Rome and Kanton Sarajevo; Awarded project;
- In collaboration with Manuel de Las Casas Architecture Office based in Madrid, participates at the Architecture Competition “Edifici Mondo” aimed at the recovery of the historic centre of Salerno, Italy. Winning project;
- Exhibition pavilion at bologna SAIE (Salone Internazionale dell’Industrializzazione Edilizia) Awarded project;
- Waterbus station on Tiber river in Rome. Competition banned by the Civil Engineers. Awarded project;
Main publications:
- Urban design definition of Ferial Almanjayar area in Granada (Spain) published in AREA N. 71 International Architecture Magazine;
- Design of Santa Marinella (Rome) New Town Hall published in the Catalog of the competitions organized by Order of Architects Association of Rome and it’s Province;
- Design of a Pedestrian bridge (Ponte della Musica, in Rome), published by Architecture Competition Office of Rome Town Hall;
- Design for New Sarajevo Concert Hall, published by Architecture Competition Office of Rome Town Hall;
- Intervenes at the conference entitled: Rome. Possible identities, illustrating a project for the urban and architectural reorganization of the Esquilino neighbourhood in Rome, held at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Project published in Rome 3° millennio, le identità possibili, Palombi editore. Roma
- Project of Edifici Mondo aimed at the recovery of the historic centre of Salerno, Italy. Competition, winning project, published on the international Architectural reviews Abitare and Casabella ( n. 667);
- Design of Auditorium of Pontevedra, Galicia. Spain. Published on number 77 of El Corquis international architecture review and on ;
- Design of Health Sciences Faculty at La Coruña University. Galicia, Spain. Published on number 77 of El Corquis international architecture review;
- Degree thesis: Planning at Fiumicino. Contributions to the architecture of Rome on the water. Project published by the Department of Architecture and Analysis of the City, “La Sapienza” Rome University, Architecture Faculty; (Publication used as support book at last year Design Course);
- Project of Istanbul historical Peninsula recovery, published on Architectural Heritage Today. Istanbul-Sulymanye & Mostar. Program Report. Published by Istanbul Institute of Islamic Culture;
- Project for the post-war reconstruction of the city of Mostar, published on Architectural Heritage Today. Istanbul-Sulymanye & Mostar. Program Report. Published by Istanbul Institute of Islamic Culture;
- Design of a Waterbus station on Tiber River in Rome. Awarded project published on the cathalog of the exposition staged at Palazzo Ruspoli in Rome and in the international Architectural reviews Controspazio (title of the article: about the urban design project);
- Eight projects for Spree Island in Berlin, published by the publisher Clear of Rome;
- Social Housing in Piazzale Tiburtino in Rome, a three year educational experience Published by University of Rome “La Sapienza”;
- Three Apartment renovations in Rome, Published in Casa Viva, interior design magazine.
Main expositions:
- Exposes in Como, L’Aquila and Naples, the competition project awarded with an honourable mention for a residential neighbourhood in the area called Ferial Almanjayar of Granada (Spain), as part of the initiative New Italian Blood;
- Exposes the project of a glass exhibition pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale;
- Exposes the project for a pedestrian bridge over the Tiber River and the project for the arrangement of the Aventine Avenue axis in Rome as part of an exhibition organized by the Architecture Competition Office of the Municipality of Rome at the Acquario Romano building;
- Exposes the project for the Serayevo Concert Hall at the Biennial of Young Artists of the Mediterranean organized by the City of Rome;
- Exposes the project for a Waterbus station on Tiber River in Rome at Palazzo. Organized by the Faculty of Architecture of “La Sapienza” University of Rome;
- Exposes in the The cities of third millennium at the Grenoble Institute of Naples.
