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We are two architects who share an approach focused on contextual integration and sustainability. We believe that every project should establish a coherent relationship with its architectural and cultural surroundings, enhancing their qualities without altering their identity.

In renovation work, we pay particular attention to the preservation of existing heritage, intervening in a targeted and respectful way, adapting buildings to current needs without compromising their historical value.

Material selection is a central aspect of our practice: we prioritise natural, low-impact materials assessed across their entire life cycle, from extraction to processing, up to reuse or disposal, to ensure quality and durability.

Our design objective is to reduce a building’s energy demand, improving efficiency and comfort through simple, effective strategies that make optimal use of local resources.

Partners
Gianmarco Maina
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2024

2023

2023

2022 - 2023

2021 - 2022

2021

2020 - 2021

2020

2017 - 2019

2014 - 2017

2013

2009 - 2013

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Partner at Maina Architetti, Lugano

Permaculture Design Course, Noosa Forest Retreat, Australia

Architect and builder by Viva Living Homes, Australia

Architect on road, New Zealand and Australia

Architect by SQUADRAT Architekten, Zurich

Freelancer, Tanzania

Architect by SQUADRAT Architekten, Zurich

Volunteer for NGO C-re-aid, Tanzania | Freelancer, Agno

Architect by Steib-Gmür-Geschwentner Architekten, Zurich 

Bachelor of Architecture, SUPSI-Lugano

Draftsman by BASSICARELLA architectes, Geneva

School of Arts and Crafts SAM, Lugano

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Giulia Spazzini
Giulia Spazzini | old doors new ways

2024

2023

2023

2022 - 2023

2021 - 2022

2021

2018 - 2021

2017 

2014 - 2017

2013 - 2014

2008 - 2013

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Giulia Spazzini | old doors new ways
Giulia Spazzini | old doors new ways

Partner at Maina Architetti, Lugano

Permaculture Design Course, Noosa Forest Retreat, Australia

Architect and builder by Viva Living Homes, Australia

Architect on road, New Zealand and Australia

Architect by ROSSETTI + WYSS Architekten, Zurich

Freelancer, Tanzania

Architect by ROSSETTI + WYSS Architekten, Zurich

Architect by Celoria Architects, Balerna

Bachelor of Architecture, SUPSI-Lugano

Trainee by AMPROGETTI, Bellinzona | Trainee by Dotta&Bulloni, Caslano

Scientific Bilingual High School, Italy

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