Hi, I’m Riccardo, an Architect and 3D Visualiser with more than 10 years of international experience between the UK and Australia. Based in Melbourne, I lead design and technical drawing efforts for temporary structures, fit-outs, and architectural visuals, collaborating with event agencies, retail brands, and large infrastructure projects. My hands-on approach covers masterplanning, shop drawings, permit submissions, and on-site supervision, delivering practical, field-ready solutions. Over the years I’ve worked with Open Air Events, OPS, Engineered Events, and global brands such as Chanel and Calvin Klein, building a track record of reliable design delivery and 3D visualization. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, buildable designs while keeping timelines and budgets in check.

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Hi, I’m Riccardo, an Architect and 3D Visualiser with more than 10 years of international experience between the UK and Australia. Based in Melbourne, I lead design and technical drawing efforts for temporary structures, fit-outs, and architectural visuals, collaborating with event agencies, retail brands, and large infrastructure projects. My hands-on approach covers masterplanning, shop drawings, permit submissions, and on-site supervision, delivering practical, field-ready solutions. Over the years I’ve worked with Open Air Events, OPS, Engineered Events, and global brands such as Chanel and Calvin Klein, building a track record of reliable design delivery and 3D visualization. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, buildable designs while keeping timelines and budgets in check.

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Hi, I’m Riccardo, an Architect and 3D Visualiser with more than 10 years of international experience between the UK and Australia. Based in Melbourne, I lead design and technical drawing efforts for temporary structures, fit-outs, and architectural visuals, collaborating with event agencies, retail brands, and large infrastructure projects. My hands-on approach covers masterplanning, shop drawings, permit submissions, and on-site supervision, delivering practical, field-ready solutions.

Over the years I’ve worked with Open Air Events, OPS, Engineered Events, and global brands such as Chanel and Calvin Klein, building a track record of reliable design delivery and 3D visualization. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, buildable designs while keeping timelines and budgets in check.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Designer, Draftsman (Freelance) at The Hype Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead 3D design and preparation of shop drawings for bespoke event builds; involved in seasonal furniture and Frontshop design updates for Chanel Australia.
Architect, Draftsman (Freelance) at DesignA
September 1, 2020 - Present
Design car park spaces; coordinate with engineers and other specialists (electrical and civil drafting) on large-scale projects including Western Sydney Airport, Brisbane Airport, PAC Fair, Melbourne Olympic Park and City of Perth Parking.
Draftsman (Freelance) at Engineered Events
September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2024
Drafting and design for temporary structures and events; contributed to technical drawings and permit submissions; supported COVID-19 related hospital and vaccination centre setups in Victoria.
Architect, 3D Visualiser, Site Supervisor at Open Air Events
January 1, 2018 - Present
Masterplans, Building Permits, exterior/interior and industrial design; designed and manufactured two modular temporary structures and supervised on-site installations.
Architect, Draftsman (Freelance) at OPS Office Interiors Fit-outs
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2024
Mapped as-builts, designed and planned office fit-outs; collaborated with design firms on large commercial projects including Frankston Hospital, Cabrini Hospital, 839 Collins St ANZ Offices, AFP.
Architect (Freelance) at MerryGalelli
February 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Produced technical and installation drawings and 3D visuals for food and drink campaigns across the EU; provided visual materials used in toolkits and Metaverse projects.
Architect (Employed) at Common Ground Workshop
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019
Diverse projects from new dwellings to renovations; formative experience in architecture and design.
CFD 3D Modeler (Freelance) at WSP
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Developed existing and proposed 3D CFD models for wind and daylight assessment.
Architect, 3D Visualiser (Freelance) at Calvin Klein
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Created toolkits to update and refit over 200 shops across Europe and Middle East for upcoming collections.

Education

Master Degree in Architecture at University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
September 1, 2006 - April 7, 2026
AACA Qualification Assessment - Stage 1 at AACA Qualification Assessment, Melbourne, AU
March 1, 2021 - April 7, 2026

Qualifications

RMIT NAATI Translating and Interpreting course
September 5, 2022 - November 25, 2022

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Other
    uniE621 Events Activations for Polite Playground
    Polite Playground is an Experiential Agency from Sydney focused on events and interactive technology. I help them with the design and 3D visuals of their installations for proposals and tender purposes.
    uniE621 80 Collins St – with Office Partitioning Systems
    Interior Visuals and partitioning technical details for the new retail and dining precinct in Melbourne CBD. More info at https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Peroni – HOP Activation with MerryGalelli
    The House of Peroni is a multi-day food & drink exclusive event that Peroni organises every year all over the world. I collaborated with the MerryGalelli creative team to develop an installation toolkit and preview renders for the 2022 edition (Photo from the Seoul activation). More info at https://www.twine.net/signin and https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Residential Development – for PCR
    These Visuals for Premier Cranes and Rigging were created for two properties under construction in Torquay and Sebastopol. They have been used by Real Estate and the Client for advertising and Landscape Design purposes.
    uniE621 SANDFOREST HOUSE – for CGW
    The Sandforest House project was developed by Common Ground Workshop in London, and the family home was completed in Sweden in early 2015. Together we produced a 3D model to help with some particular construction details and 3D Visuals for final review. More info at https://www.twine.net/signin and https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 839 Collins St – with Office Partitioning Systems
    Interior Visuals and partitioning technical details for the iconic ANZ building in Docklands. More info at https://www.twine.net/signin and https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 The Common Greenway Cafe – with CGW
    Common Ground Workshop renovated this container structure’s interior and made it its second home in Stratford (UK) between 2018 and 2019. Together we curated the interiors and prepared some conceptual renders during the preliminary design. More info at https://www.twine.net/signin and https://www.twine.net/signin