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I'm Giorgio Dal Soglio, an architect and interior designer with international experience designing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Shanghai, Milan, Berlin, and New York. I blend Italian design heritage with cross-cultural insight to deliver cohesive concepts from concept through construction, always mindful of budgets and timelines. I'm passionate about collaborative, hands-on leadership—building multi-disciplinary teams, developing brands and spaces that marry aesthetics with function, and pursuing crossover projects from dining concepts to boutique hotels and urban renovations.…I'm Giorgio Dal Soglio, an architect and interior designer with international experience designing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Shanghai, Milan, Berlin, and New York. I blend Italian design heritage with cross-cultural insight to deliver cohesive concepts from concept through construction, always mindful of budgets and timelines. I'm passionate about collaborative, hands-on leadership—building multi-disciplinary teams, developing brands and spaces that marry aesthetics with function, and pursuing crossover projects from dining concepts to boutique hotels and urban renovations.

Giorgio Dal Soglio

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I'm Giorgio Dal Soglio, an architect and interior designer with international experience designing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Shanghai, Milan, Berlin, and New York. I blend Italian design heritage with cross-cultural insight to deliver cohesive concepts from concept through construction, always mindful of budgets and timelines. I'm passionate about collaborative, hands-on leadership—building multi-disciplinary teams, developing brands and spaces that marry aesthetics with function, and pursuing crossover projects from dining concepts to boutique hotels and urban renovations.…I'm Giorgio Dal Soglio, an architect and interior designer with international experience designing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Shanghai, Milan, Berlin, and New York. I blend Italian design heritage with cross-cultural insight to deliver cohesive concepts from concept through construction, always mindful of budgets and timelines. I'm passionate about collaborative, hands-on leadership—building multi-disciplinary teams, developing brands and spaces that marry aesthetics with function, and pursuing crossover projects from dining concepts to boutique hotels and urban renovations.

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I’m Giorgio Dal Soglio, an architect and interior designer with international experience designing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Shanghai, Milan, Berlin, and New York. I blend Italian design heritage with cross-cultural insight to deliver cohesive concepts from concept through construction, always mindful of budgets and timelines.

I’m passionate about collaborative, hands-on leadership—building multi-disciplinary teams, developing brands and spaces that marry aesthetics with function, and pursuing crossover projects from dining concepts to boutique hotels and urban renovations.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Data Visualization

Intermediate

Language

Italian

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English

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Spanish; Castilian

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German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at GDS Architecture and Interior Design

June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023

Developed and implemented cohesive interior design concepts for the Chinese market across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Managed 10–15 projects annually, supervising concept development, sourcing, budgeting, contract negotiations and construction oversight to ensure on-time delivery and high quality. Coordinated with clients and vendors and maintained alignment with budget constraints and timelines.

Founder and Creator at Ugly Gelato Brand

August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019

Created and developed brand identity and design for a hand-crafted gelato brand with a flagship location in Shanghai. Built visual concepts to captivate consumers, achieving revenue milestones in the first months, and negotiated the sale of the business to a commercial developer with a stake in future brand development.

Founder and Designer at Mito Restaurant

May 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016

Led interior design and visual identity for an Italian restaurant concept in Shanghai. Invested funds and resources, managed weekends operations to support peak periods, and contributed to profitability within the first year. After three years of operation, the venue was sold for capital and experience.

Project Coordinator and Business Developer at Studio Marco Piva

February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013

Supported an award-winning Italian design firm in China, managing client relationships and ensuring studio standards during sourcing and construction. Facilitated communication between the Italian team and Chinese clients and represented the studio publicly at events and ceremonies.

Project Architect at Logon

September 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011

Led a team focused on urban planning, landscape concepts, and façade design for mixed-use projects, renovations and public buildings, ensuring cohesive project execution and high design standards.

Architect and Designer at PEi’s P&D INC China Office

January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010

Contributed to the development of residential, commercial, and public projects in China, coordinating design and planning across disciplines and supporting urban-scale interventions.

Costume Designer at SOTU Productions

November 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010

Costume/sculpture design for a commercial project in collaboration with award-winning photographer Ted Sabarese; project recognized with a Gold Medal by Swiss Art Directors Club.

Architect and Designer at LOT-EK

April 1, 2013 - Present

Worked with the international award-winning firm on mixed-use and public projects, contributing to concept development and façade design while engaging in cross-border collaborations.

Intern at ZEIDLER PARTNERSHIPS ARCHITECTS

April 1, 2013 - Present

Internship involving floor plan drafting for a new expansion of Christliches Kinderhospital Osnabrück (Germany).

Project Coordinator and Business Developer at Studio Marco Piva

February 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013

Supported an award-winning Milan-based design firm in the Chinese market; managed client relationships, ensured studio standards during sourcing and construction, and represented the studio publicly at events.

Project Architect at LOGON

February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013

Led a team in a German-Chinese architectural firm focused on urban planning, landscape, and façade design; oversaw project cohesion across mixed-use, renovation, and public-building concepts.

Costume Designer at SOTU Productions SOTU

November 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010

Costume/sculpture design for a commercial project in collaboration with award-winning fine art photographer Ted Sabarese; GOLD MEDAL award in Swiss Art Directors Club.

Architect and Designer at LOT-EK

January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006

Contributed to international award-winning projects including open school designs and façade-focused work; collaboration across urban-scale concepts and public installations.