Associate Researcher
BArch, MArch, ARB, RIBA
London, UK
Tommaso Casucci
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Photograph by Lue Xiang
With over 15 years of experience in research-driven architectural practice, Tommaso has worked across a wide spectrum of projects, including technology demonstrators, residential and office developments, tall buildings, transport infrastructure, and masterplans.
His research focuses on architectural geometry, geometry processing, numerical methods for design and optimisation, and digital and robotic fabrication. More recently, his work has expanded into applied research on high-performance façades, leveraging computational geometry, innovative materials, and emerging fabrication technologies.
Before joining ZHA, Tommaso led a research-based practice, Synthetic Morphologies, which specialised in applied computational design research in architecture. He has also collaborated with Studio Roland Snooks, SPAN Architects, Co-de-iT, and GPA Partners.
Photograph by Luke Hayes
Thallus White in The City 4-9 April 2017
Research
Optimising design and construction processes via the development of bespoke technologies.
Photograph by Luke Hayes
Tommaso holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Florence.
Tommaso is a lecturer on the MSc/MRes Architectural Computation (B-Pro) at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL) in London. He has taught in several workshops and academic courses in collaboration with the Bartlett School of Architecture, the Architectural Association (AAVS programme), Tongji University (Digital Futures), Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna, University of Bologna, and University of Genova, among others.
Outside of work, Tommaso enjoy traveling, hiking and staying active with sports. He has a passion for making, bringing ideas to life across the physical and digital worlds.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Tommaso has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Render by Atchain, courtesy of ZHA
Transport + Infrastructure
The three new stations (Teatralna, Tsentralna and Muzeina) designed by ZHA will connect the residents, businesses, cultural and academic institutions in Dnipro’s eastern districts with the city centre and the Dnipro-Holovnyi railway terminus.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Offices
Mixed Use
Infinitus Plaza is the new global headquarters of Infinitus China. Incorporating work environments designed to nurture connectivity, creativity and entrepreneurship, the new headquarters also includes the group’s herbal medicine research facilities and safety assessment labs as well as a learning centre for conferences and exhibitions.
Render by Tecma Solutions
Transport + Infrastructure
The world’s first green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the recreational boating industry will be initiated in 25 Italian marinas and ports with stations designed by ZHA.
Courtesy of Studio Naaro
Striatus 3D Printed Concrete Bridge
Installations + Pavilions
Striatus is an arched masonry footbridge composed of 3D-printed concrete blocks assembled without mortar or reinforcement. The first of its kind, the project is a collaboration between the Block Research Group (BRG) at ETH Zurich and ZHA Computation and Design Group (ZHACODE), in collaboration with incremental3D (in3D), made possible by Holcim.
Culture
Located on a narrow strait, separating continental Italy from Sicily, the Regium Waterfront marks the city of Reggio Calabria as a Mediterranean cultural capital. Drawing inspiration from the radial symmetry of the starfish, the structure, housing museum and performing arts centre, stands as a beacon visible from land and sea.
Courtesy of ZHA, render by MIR
Start-up exhibition and conference centre
Masterplans
A mixed-use masterplan for 70,000 researchers, office staff, residents and visitors, Unicorn Island has been designed to enhance the well-being of its community; its design influenced by principles within the region’s historical natural engineering projects.
Photograph by Luke Hayes
Education
Culture
Mathematics: The Winton Gallery brings together remarkable stories, historical artefacts and design to highlight the central role of mathematical practice in all our lives, and explores how mathematicians, their tools and ideas have helped build the modern world over the past four centuries.
Render by X Universe
Civic
The international competition to design Malpensa Hospital (Grande Ospedale della Malpensa) has been awarded to ZHA in partnership with RINA (team leader), Studio Plicchi, WSP, STI Engineering and BC Building Consulting.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Grand Canal Gateway Bridge
Transport + Infrastructure
Uniting cultural heritage with 21st century engineering and recyclable materials, the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge is both sculptural and sustainable, designed for longevity with minimal environmental impact.
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