Giacomo Tonolini is an Italian architect and interior designer based in Berlin, working across architecture, music, and contemporary culture. Educated at Politecnico di Milano and TU Berlin, his practice combines conceptual design with hands-on execution across residential, commercial, and cultural projects. He has collaborated with studios such as Studio Karhard on projects including the Sony Music Headquarters in Berlin, and has designed private living and studio spaces for artists, including a project for Caterina Barbieri. His independent work also includes retail concepts such as the JUSTA bakery in Berlin. His approach focuses on atmosphere, materiality, and the relationship between space, sound, and identity.

Giacomo Filippo Tonolini

Giacomo Tonolini is an Italian architect and interior designer based in Berlin, working across architecture, music, and contemporary culture. Educated at Politecnico di Milano and TU Berlin, his practice combines conceptual design with hands-on execution across residential, commercial, and cultural projects. He has collaborated with studios such as Studio Karhard on projects including the Sony Music Headquarters in Berlin, and has designed private living and studio spaces for artists, including a project for Caterina Barbieri. His independent work also includes retail concepts such as the JUSTA bakery in Berlin. His approach focuses on atmosphere, materiality, and the relationship between space, sound, and identity.

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Giacomo Tonolini is an Italian architect and interior designer based in Berlin, working across architecture, music, and contemporary culture. Educated at Politecnico di Milano and TU Berlin, his practice combines conceptual design with hands-on execution across residential, commercial, and cultural projects.

He has collaborated with studios such as Studio Karhard on projects including the Sony Music Headquarters in Berlin, and has designed private living and studio spaces for artists, including a project for Caterina Barbieri. His independent work also includes retail concepts such as the JUSTA bakery in Berlin.

His approach focuses on atmosphere, materiality, and the relationship between space, sound, and identity.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Architekt at Schmitt von Holst Architekten GbR
May 1, 2019 - Present
Neubau Mehrfamilienhäuser im Denkmalsschutzgebiet; Konzept- und Entwurfsplanung; Vorbereitung Bauantrag; Koordination der Fachplaner; Ausführungsplanung – Innenarchitektur; Firmenkontakt; Entwicklung zukunftsorientierter hybrider Holzbausysteme; 40 Wohnungseinheiten; Passivhaus-Bilanz.
Grafiker, Projektleiter at Jonglierkatakomber GmbH / Zirkusschule Katakids
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Grafiker, Projektleiter und Betreuung des Web- und Printmarketings; Leitung Zirkussworkshops; Kundenberatung; Lagermanagement; Mitarbeit an der Ausstellung RC_2015 (Fuori Salone del Mobile Milano 2010).

Education

Master of Architecture (MA Arch.) at Technische Universität Berlin
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture (BA Arch) at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Allgemeine Hochschulreife at Liceo Scientifico Ettore Majorana Desio, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Praktikum at Politecnico di Milano (DATSU)
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Architecture (MA Arch.)
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture (BA Arch)
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Allgemeine Hochschulreife
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Praktikum (Städtebauliches Projekt)
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services