I am Luca Matta, an experienced Senior Architect and design leader with more than 27 years in developing stores, exhibitions, mixed-use and civil architecture. I have consistently earned praise from clients, partners, and engineering offices for large-scale projects in Italy, Asia, and the Emirates. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects, including complex assignments still in development, and I provide high-end interior and exhibition design solutions with a focus on sustainable and balanced redevelopment across cultures. My work spans residential, museums, and commercial installations, and I have collaborated closely with government and major technology groups in China, including Huawei, TCL, Midea, Oppo, Hisense, and more; I have led major tenders such as the Beijing Horticulture Expo 2019, the Nanjing Museum, and the Wuhan Metro Museum (12,000 m2). I am passionate about connecting East and West through architecture and design, comfortable in diverse markets and cultural contexts. I bring a hands-on approach to architecture, interior design, and product design, and I enjoy mentoring teams and sharing knowledge across regions.

Luca Matta

I am Luca Matta, an experienced Senior Architect and design leader with more than 27 years in developing stores, exhibitions, mixed-use and civil architecture. I have consistently earned praise from clients, partners, and engineering offices for large-scale projects in Italy, Asia, and the Emirates. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects, including complex assignments still in development, and I provide high-end interior and exhibition design solutions with a focus on sustainable and balanced redevelopment across cultures. My work spans residential, museums, and commercial installations, and I have collaborated closely with government and major technology groups in China, including Huawei, TCL, Midea, Oppo, Hisense, and more; I have led major tenders such as the Beijing Horticulture Expo 2019, the Nanjing Museum, and the Wuhan Metro Museum (12,000 m2). I am passionate about connecting East and West through architecture and design, comfortable in diverse markets and cultural contexts. I bring a hands-on approach to architecture, interior design, and product design, and I enjoy mentoring teams and sharing knowledge across regions.

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I am Luca Matta, an experienced Senior Architect and design leader with more than 27 years in developing stores, exhibitions, mixed-use and civil architecture. I have consistently earned praise from clients, partners, and engineering offices for large-scale projects in Italy, Asia, and the Emirates. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects, including complex assignments still in development, and I provide high-end interior and exhibition design solutions with a focus on sustainable and balanced redevelopment across cultures. My work spans residential, museums, and commercial installations, and I have collaborated closely with government and major technology groups in China, including Huawei, TCL, Midea, Oppo, Hisense, and more; I have led major tenders such as the Beijing Horticulture Expo 2019, the Nanjing Museum, and the Wuhan Metro Museum (12,000 m2).

I am passionate about connecting East and West through architecture and design, comfortable in diverse markets and cultural contexts. I bring a hands-on approach to architecture, interior design, and product design, and I enjoy mentoring teams and sharing knowledge across regions.

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Interior Design Director at Naga Architects
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Department manager of 25 designers; from concept design through DD stage; led client meetings and site direction; delivered more than 10 luxury villas and residential projects, including Baydaq al Jazaeri, Shamsi, Alrafi, Al Ghurair, Shamma, Al Fahim, and others.
Head of Concept Design at SOBHA PNC Architects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led concept design for a department of 20 designers; managed site direction; supervised design development (DD) stage; coordinated with clients and contractors; worked on residential projects, mansions, and commercial offices; produced customized furniture and product design.
Factory Product Designer / Concept Development at Keichan Group Shanghai
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Complete service from concept and product development in the factory.
Exhibition Architect / Design Director at Leafun Exhibition Company (Shanghai) – partnership
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Team Leader for Alibaba Ant Group project; HQ interior project 3,000 m2.
Exhibition Architect / Design Director at Demage Messe (Shanghai)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Exhibition Architect; Design Director; department of 15 designers; museums, stands and events; complete service from concept through exhibition site.
Interior Design Director at East Deco Interior Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Team of 6 designers; Hotels, Offices, Banks, Restaurants, Clinics, private residential and KTV lounge; service from concept design throughDD stage, and site direction.
Architecture Design Director at T2 Architecture (Canadian-Chinese Design firm)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Team leader of 8 designers; projects included shopping mall YURUN market, residential master plan; Indigo Hotel/J1 hotel architecture and urban installation; Shulupu Pier project; Shanghai East Bund Shipyard renovation; 90,000 m2 total.
Industrial Designer at Schwinn
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Product design for furniture handles.
Industrial Designer at Salvadori Cornici
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Concept and product development for cornice products.
SMA – Bedroom Furniture Designer at SMA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Complete service from concept through product development in the factory.
Set Designer / Art Director at Varianti Photo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
CD stage service and site management.
Collaboration Project at Italian Thinking
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Collaboration for product design bridging Italy and China; CD stage.
Interior Designer at Buianidue
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Showroom interior; CD and DD service.
Lighting Designer at Pan International
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Lights and illumination design; CD stage.
Furniture Designer at Cerasa
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Bathroom furniture design; CD stage.
Lighting Designer at King3Long
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Lights and illumination design; CD stage.
Specialist Teacher at Turazza Technical Institute
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
History of Art, History of Design, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Photoshop.
Interior Designer at Monselice Eyewear Megastore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Interior design for eyewear megastore project.
Product Designer at DINA MERI
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Hairdryer professional and professional furniture.
Industrial Designer at CERTRE
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Ceramic products.
Furniture Designer at BUANI 2
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Chairs and tables.
Furniture Designer at ARRMET
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Chairs and tables; complete service including quality products.
Product Designer / Interior Designer at L'Oreal (Paris)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2009
Product design and external collaboration; visual merchandising; training.
Architect & Product Designer at Architecture 5/82 Treviso
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2010
Retail luxury stores for L'Oreal groups (Kérastase, Aveda); complete service from concept to factory development.

Education

Diploma at Liceo Artistico Statale
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Degree in Interior Design / Set Design at Venice Academy Of Fine Arts
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Other