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I'm Ayla Schiappacasse, an Italian architect and PhD candidate at the University of Genoa. My research focuses on urban and architectural composition, especially the morphological consequences of the interplay between high-density housing and architectural bigness.\n\nI work across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, coordinating and teaching design labs, organizing theoretical conferences, practical workshops, and exhibitions, and collaborating with firms and universities to translate ideas into real projects and inclusive urban spaces.…I'm Ayla Schiappacasse, an Italian architect and PhD candidate at the University of Genoa. My research focuses on urban and architectural composition, especially the morphological consequences of the interplay between high-density housing and architectural bigness.\n\nI work across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, coordinating and teaching design labs, organizing theoretical conferences, practical workshops, and exhibitions, and collaborating with firms and universities to translate ideas into real projects and inclusive urban spaces.

Ayla

Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, +2

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I'm Ayla Schiappacasse, an Italian architect and PhD candidate at the University of Genoa. My research focuses on urban and architectural composition, especially the morphological consequences of the interplay between high-density housing and architectural bigness.\n\nI work across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, coordinating and teaching design labs, organizing theoretical conferences, practical workshops, and exhibitions, and collaborating with firms and universities to translate ideas into real projects and inclusive urban spaces.…I'm Ayla Schiappacasse, an Italian architect and PhD candidate at the University of Genoa. My research focuses on urban and architectural composition, especially the morphological consequences of the interplay between high-density housing and architectural bigness.\n\nI work across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, coordinating and teaching design labs, organizing theoretical conferences, practical workshops, and exhibitions, and collaborating with firms and universities to translate ideas into real projects and inclusive urban spaces.

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I’m Ayla Schiappacasse, an Italian architect and PhD candidate at the University of Genoa. My research focuses on urban and architectural composition, especially the morphological consequences of the interplay between high-density housing and architectural bigness.\n\nI work across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, coordinating and teaching design labs, organizing theoretical conferences, practical workshops, and exhibitions, and collaborating with firms and universities to translate ideas into real projects and inclusive urban spaces.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Architect/Designer at Various clients

January 1, 2019 - Present

Collaboration with architectural firms on a range of projects at multiple scales (Cascina Silva, Melegnano; Bicocca CoWorking; Housing facades renovation; interior design projects).

Project Coordinator at Fondazione dell’Ordine degli Architetti di Genova / Comune di Genova

January 1, 2022 - Present

Coordination and organization of Walking Lectures as part of Maledetti Architetti series; community outreach and event management.

Adjunct Professor at Arabic American University in Palestine

September 1, 2025 - Present

Matter Matters: Design Lab exploring Physics for Art and Design; teaching and course development.