On Wednesday, November 12, a lecture by Matteo Arietti and Michele Versaci, both part of the collective Park Associati from Milan, takes place at the TUM Department of Architecture.
The event is organised by the Professorship of Architecture and Design.
About Park Associati:
Park is an interdisciplinary collective of architects, designers, and researchers based in Milan. Together, we embrace the great challenges of our times, shaping the future of the built environment
Working at the intersection of tradition and innovation, of rigour and audacity, we immerse ourselves in the depth of each opportunity we design for. We integrate diverse perspectives of analysis and implementation to uncover the identity of each context and unlock its unique potential for transformation. Through our projects, research, and contribution to public discourse, we shape new experiences, innovations, and perspectives. Our work strives to enrich lives and cultivate a renewed connection between people, place, and planet. Together, we reveal new futures deeply rooted and full of possibility.
Matteo Arietti - Head of Innovation
Matteo leads Park's R&D endeavors as the Head of Research of the firm. His activity revolves around the complex landscape of architectural innovation, identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends and opportunities for pioneering projects. His extensive work has enriched the firm’s portfolio with expertise in topics that stand at the forefront of architectural innovation, such as urban mining, dry-gardens landscaping, biophilic design, adaptive reuse, and the implementation of unconventional materials. Matteo also champions the integration of computational design, design technology, and Artificial Intelligence into practice, enhancing both creativity and efficiency. Beyond research, he is deeply involved in knowledge dissemination, education, and inspiration through international.
Michele Versaci - Head of Research
Michele began his collaboration with Park in 2017. He arrives in the studio with an already considerable wealth of experience. Its formation is eclectic, after graduating from the University of Catania in 2011, Michele worked for some years with architectural practices of international fame, both in Italy and abroad, in particular at Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos of Madrid and Carlo Ratti Associated in Turin. His collaboration with Park ranges from hard retrofitting projects for Luxottica to urban masterplan, among them the requalification of the waterfront in Catania. From 2019 Michele coordinates Plus, the team of research and innovation which he has helped to conceive and that constitutes an increasingly important resource for the project.
When:
12.11.2025
19:00
Where:
Room 0360
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Arcisstraße 21
80333 Munich