Senior Associate
B.Arch, ARB
London, UK
Cristina Capanna
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
City Life Milano Residential Complex
Cristina first worked on the CityLife Residences in Italy before relocating to London in 2013. She manages international interdisciplinary teams of designers and architects, overseeing all components of project delivery and liaising with clients and consultants across design and business aspects.
Prior to joining ZHA, Cristina gained valuable experience working with emerging and experimental architectural practices in Italy. With strong communication skills and patience, she navigates complex challenges with a proactive problem-solving attitude and fosters collaboration and understanding between internal and external teams.
Photograph by Michele Natasi
City Life Milano Residential Complex
Featured Projects
From a new Science Centre informed by the natural landscape of Singapore’s Jurong Lake Gardens, to residences is within the CityLife masterplan that has redeveloped Milan’s abandoned trade fair grounds following the fair’s relocation to Rho Pero in 2005, discover highlights of Cristina's notable projects at ZHA.
Render by Negativ
Outdoor Activity Plaza of the new Science Centre - A venue for Placemaking and Community Events. Render by Negativ. The image is an artist’s impression, and final design may be subject to changes.
Cristina earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Gabriele d'Annunzio University in Italy.
Cristina’s background as a volleyball player has shaped her collaborative approach to architecture. At home, she enjoys cooking, hosting dinners, and spending time with friends, family, and her cat Naomi.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Cristina has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Render by Negativ
Waterfront view of new Science Centre. render by Negativ. The image is an artist’s impression, and final design may be subject to changes.
Culture
Singapore’s New Science Centre will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences.
Render by Specto-Digital
Culture
Heritage + Regeneration
Meaning ‘inheritance passed down through generations’, Asaan will be an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating this rich heritage, in addition to promoting creativity and knowledge sharing.
Photograph by David Bombelli
City Life Milano Residential Complex
Residential
The Residential plot is composed of 7 linear buildings set along a continuous path around two land areas: Rc1, including buildings C1- C2-C3 and Rc2 with buildings C4-C5-C6-C7. The land areas are divided by a strip of public park.
Hospitality
Residential
Located in Kodra e Diellit, the fastest-growing district of Tirana, the Nest and Cascades are new additions to the community. Renowned for its colourful post-communist architecture and vibrant café culture, Tirana is the capital of Albania with almost one million residents living within its greater metropolitan region. Progressing rapidly towards European Union membership, the Albanian economy is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years—with Tirana as the centre of its growth.
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