The Poetics of the “CANTIERI”.

I’m currently designing the lighting for some private homes, which has me thinking about the true beauty of raw architecture. Construction sites are not eyesores, but accidental works of art—a candid display of process and potential before the final wrap. You see the bare bones: the steel skeleton and scaffolding, a monumental sketch of what’s …

Before/After: Piazza Cameroni.

A Story of Light and Emotion There’s a special kind of magic in witnessing a transformation. It’s the feeling of seeing something familiar and then, through a careful, intentional process, watching it become something new, something better. That’s the emotion I experienced when I saw the “before” and “after” of Piazza Cameroni in Treviglio. The …

No spoilers (about a museum).

This project, a labor of love that began three years ago, is finally taking its first real-world steps. It’s truly a surreal and emotional experience to see it transition from countless sketches, plans, and computer simulations into something tangible. While I won’t give away any spoilers, I can’t help but feel immense satisfaction with how …

Illuminating the Unseen: Redesigning a City Square

One of the most intriguing challenges in lighting design is stepping into a space not originally conceived with professional illumination in mind. I recently encountered this firsthand with a city square where the existing lighting was, to put it mildly, problematic. It suffered from inadequate and dazzling illumination, creating uncomfortable glare that diminished the overall …

A holy glimmer of the past

My current project, the conversion of a deconsecrated church into an archaeological museum, has just unveiled a truly breathtaking surprise! During the restoration work, a magnificent fresco of a Madonna was discovered, hidden for centuries beneath layers of later paint. This incredible find adds an entirely new dimension to a site already rich in history. …

Blessed : this month’s on-site pics

I am incredibly grateful to be a lighting designer, a profession that allows me to fully unleash my imagination and witness it beautifully materialize in captivating spaces. This work also blesses me with amazing opportunities to travel, exploring stunning locations around the world. I truly feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to do what I love …