Mario Cucinella on designing for our time by learning from the past

In this episode Archello is in London with Mario Cucinella, who runs his own practice Mario Cucinella Architects which he first founded in Paris in 1992, and then moved to Italy, where it now has offices in Bologna and Milan.

With over 20 years of experience, MCA excels in architecture that emphasizes sustainability and environmental impact. Its portfolio includes acclaimed projects in product design, buildings, and urban master plans. In 2015, Mario founded the School of Sustainability (SOS) in Bologna, a post-master's program for training professionals in sustainable design. His contributions to the field have earned him the Honorary Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects and the International Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Listen as Cucinella speaks about background in Italy, his writing, some of his recent and upcoming projects, and how he approaches design by considering the environment and technological innovations from today as well as historically.