Architect & Founder, MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects
Mario Cucinella is an internationally renowned architect and a leading advocate for sustainable design. He graduated in Architecture from the University of Genoa in 1986 and founded Mario Cucinella Architects in 1992, now based in Bologna and Milan. In 2015, he established SOS – School of Sustainability, a postgraduate program focused on sustainable architecture. His work, blending environmental innovation with social responsibility, has earned him honors, including Fellowships from the Royal Institute of British Architects (2016) and the American Institute of Architects (2017). He curated the Italian Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Biennale and is the chief architect of the Italy Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. He is also the author of many publications.
