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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.

About

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.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Other

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Work experience· 13 roles

Founder and Creative Director · GDS Architecture and Interior DesignJun 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

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 · Ugly Gelato BrandAug 2016 – Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos

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 · Mito RestaurantMay 2013 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos

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.

Intern · ZEIDLER PARTNERSHIPS ARCHITECTSApr 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 8 mos
Architect and Designer · LOT-EKApr 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 8 mos
Project Architect · LOGONFeb 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Project Coordinator and Business Developer · Studio Marco PivaFeb 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Project Architect · LogonSep 2010 – Feb 2011 · 6 mos

Education· 12

Master's Degree in Architecture · Politecnico di Milano Leonardo2006 – 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Sciences · Politecnico di Milano Bovisa2002 – 2006
Exchange Program · FADU (Facultad de Diseño y Urbanismo) Buenos Aires2005 – 2006
Erasmus Program · TU Berlin2002 – 2003

Certifications and awards

Gold Medal Award2030 – 2026

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