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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April 23, 2026

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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Industrial Designer at Salvadori Cornici
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Concept and product development for cornice products.
Industrial Designer at Schwinn
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Product design for furniture handles.
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.
SMA – Bedroom Furniture Designer at SMA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Complete service from concept through product development in the factory.
Lighting Designer at King3Long
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 Pan International
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Lights and illumination design; CD stage.
Interior Designer at Buianidue
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Showroom interior; CD and DD service.
Collaboration Project at Italian Thinking
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Collaboration for product design bridging Italy and China; CD stage.
Set Designer / Art Director at Varianti Photo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
CD stage service and site management.
Interior Designer at Monselice Eyewear Megastore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Interior design for eyewear megastore project.
Specialist Teacher at Turazza Technical Institute
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
History of Art, History of Design, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Photoshop.
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.

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