Paolo joined ZHA in 2001 to work on the Salerno Maritime Terminal in Italy, marking the beginning of his continuous contribution to the practice. He has since played a key role in major projects, including the Napoli Afragola High-Speed Train Station, MAXXI Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome, and CityLife Residences and Shopping District in Milan. Most recently, he oversaw the design and construction of Western Sydney International Airport in Australia.

Paolo’s early work on the Generali Tower in Milan was instrumental in pioneering the use of Revit for complex, non-planar structures. He and his team pushed the software’s capabilities to streamline rationalisation processes, enhance cost efficiency, and improve quality control — setting a benchmark later adopted across the industry.

Before joining ZHA, Paolo ran his own practice while pursuing research and teaching during his PhD. He has worked as an Autodesk-certified technician and consultant and has designed the Forlì University Campus project, converting a historic city hospital into an educational hub and aligning the development with the city’s masterplan.

Paolo received his Bachelor of Architecture and PhD in Architectural Theory and Design from the Sapienza University of Rome in Italy, with his research focusing on the influence of digital tools in the design process. He has taught design and AutoCAD courses at universities in Rome and Venice.