Architect and BIM Coordinator at Mario Cucinella Architects, Valerio Recchioni graduated with honours and special mention from the University of Ferrara.

He honed his personal architectural language and design expertise working with internationally recognized architectural studios in Italy and abroad. His experience encompasses the use of advanced architectural software. He has also took part in numerous design competitions and artistic events that have further enriched his academic and professional experience.

He is the author of 'Genius Disloci', a series of architectural illustrations that have been published in major magazines such as 'Casabella' and 'Domus'.

Committed to continuous learning, he furthered his expertise by pursuing a Master's degree focused on BIM, equipping him with the technical skills to navigate the entire BIM process.

Currently, as a designer and BIM Coordinator, he contributes on several fronts, not considering the disciplines as autonomous, but rather as a single, complex whole.

Giacomo Righi Grimaldi works as an Engineer and Computational Design Expert at Mario Cucinella Architects.

He graduated in Building Engineering - Architecture at the Faculty of Bologna with a master’s thesis entitled 'Tubular assemblage', an architectural system based on a self-organized assemblage of adaptive tubular elements, that recreates architecture by condition of growth. His designs were shown at the exhibition 'This 1s n0t 4rchitecture' and published in the related publication. He also worked as an academic tutor at the Alma Mater Studiorum in Bologna, in the Architectural Composition III workshop.

During his studies, he worked as an intern for a famous Italian 3D printing company, pioneer of the architectural scale of 3D printing technologies.

He participated to the 2020 edition of digitalFuturesWORLD workshop series, organized by the forefront figures of computational design. Since 2020 he has been working at Mario Cucinella Architects as a computational design expert and BIM specialist.

Marika Andrea Siviero is an architect at Mario Cucinella Architects.

Specialized in 3D modeling and architectural design, she graduated in 2022 in Architecture from the University of Ferrara. Her thesis focuses on the design and engineering of a therapeutic complex for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent psychiatric pathologies.

Before joining the MCA team, Marika Andrea worked at various studios, gaining experience in architectural and urban design, from the creation of concepts to the development of executive details. From her thesis to her subsequent experiences, she has delved into topics related to the technological aspects of design and projects of various scales, with a particular focus on sustainability.

He has been part of the MCA team since 2023.

Beatrice Vara works as an Architect and Computational Design Expert at Mario Cucinella Architects.

Leveraging strong technical expertise in 3D modeling and parametric design, she demonstrates a continuous commitment to professional development, resulting in a proven track record of success in national and international design competitions across diverse scales and typologies.

Beatrice studied Architecture and Building Engineering at the University of Bologna and has enriched her education at the University of California in Los Angeles, where she completed the first year of the Master of Architecture.

Before joining the MCA Team, Beatrice was an intern for a renowned firm of 3D-printing at architectural scale, where she developed her knowledge in 3d printing and cutting-edge building construction technologies.

Beatrice is also deeply committed to research and teaching; she began her academic career at the Architecture and Urban Design Department of UCLA, where she filled the role of Teaching Assistant and Technical Instructor and in the JumpStart Summer Institute, giving software tutorials as well as assisting in architectural studio reviews. Currently, she is permanent Teaching Assistant for the course “Architectural Composition Studio III” at the University of Bologna.

Anna Yachaya works as an architect at Mario Cucinella Architects.

A native of Pavia, Italy, she completed her secondary education at a classical high school. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, followed by a Master of Science in Architecture named "Built Environment and Internals" from the same institution in 2020. Her academic pursuits were further enriched by an exchange program at Kea University in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she studied Sustainable Architecture and Industrial Design.

An urban design and sustainable architecture enthusiast, her professional experience includes research activities and teaching support for the Politecnico di Milano. From 2020 to 2023, she further expanded her expertise by collaborating with a Milanese design studio, gaining valuable experience in interior design.

She has been part of the MCA team since 2023, investigating projects at large and small scale, in pursuit of social, economic and environmental welfare.

Augusta Zanzillo works as an Architect and BIM Coordinator at Mario Cucinella Architects.

Born in Naples, she achieved her master's degree in Architecture at the University of Naples ‘Federico II’ in 2016 with a thesis on Architectural Design and urban strategy development on the area of the Vele di Scampia. She began her career working on major redevelopment projects of abadoned areas, maturing technical and design skills in both the architectural and urban fields.

She began her collaboration with MCA in 2018 working mainly on the executive phases of projects. Here she improves her BIM skills as BIM Coordinator on both international and Italian projects, along all design phases and on medium and large scale projects and of different nature, such as schools, hospitals, residences and accommodation facilities. As a BIM Coordinator she works transversally on the project, managing both architectural and technical aspects together with teams and consultants of different disciplines.

An expert in designing architectural and functional solutions integrated with different disciplines, she obtained ICMQ Certification as BIM Coordinator in 2024.