Edoardo Milesi

(Bergamo, 1954) studied at IUAV and graduated in 1979 from the Politecnico di Milano under the guidance of Franca Helg. An expert in landscape and environmental protection, he has obtained several specializations, including architecture ecology, religious architecture, and garden art. In 1990, he founded the Archos studio, through which he develops a design practice that spans various scales and fields, characterized by a constant focus on the environmental, social, and constructive aspects of architecture. Alongside his professional practice, he actively participates in cultural debates on contemporary architecture, with a strong interest in disseminating and sharing his experimental work. In 2008, he founded the magazine ArtApp, of which he is the director, and since June 2009, he has been president of the Cultural Committee of the Bertarelli Sociocultural Foundation. In 2014, he founded the cultural association Scuola Permanente dell’Abitare. From 2019 to 2022, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Fabbriceria del Duomo di Siena, known as the “Opera della Metropolitana.” He is an active member of the Ateneo di Scienze, Lettere e Arti of Bergamo, member of the Board of Directors of Europan and member of the Scientific Committee of the Osservatorio Paesaggi Costieri Italiani for Legambiente Nazionale. Since 2018, he has been teaching Architecture and Regeneration and Architecture for the Landscape at Yacademy in Bologna, and in 2023, he became a professor of Architecture for Inclusion.

Giulia Anna Milesi | Associated Architect

(Bergamo, 1986) born in Bergamo and raised in Cortona, she studied in Switzerland at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio, where she graduated in 2011 under the guidance of Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell of Grafton Architects, presenting a housing project in London.
In 2008, she moved to Barcelona, where she worked at the Archikubik studio. Since August 2011, she has been collaborating with Archos, focusing primarily on architectural design, renovations, and coordination of competition and international projects. From 2013 to 2015, she was responsible for a project involving a vocational school and the construction of a residential village of micro wooden buildings in Port au Prince, Haiti.
Since 2012, she has been an architectural design assistant in the workshops of the summer schools organized by the Scuola Permanente dell’Abitare (SPdA), and has been a member of the scientific committee since 2014.


giuliamilesi@archos.it

Ivana Ghirardi | Senior Architect

With a specialization in urban planning, she oversees the operational management of projects and coordinates the professionals involved in the design and construction phases. She is responsible for scheduling, safety-related matters, and technical coordination with public authorities and consultants throughout all project phases.


ivanaghirardi@archos.it

Giovanni Casalini | Architect

With a background spanning Spain and Italy and professional experience abroad, he collaborates with the studio on architectural projects and competitions. He is involved in preliminary studies, concept development, and project design, contributing to the development of the visual and spatial language of the studio’s work.


giovannicasalini@archos.it

Riccardo Pesenti | Architect

Graduated in Architectural Design and Urban Drawing from the Politecnico di Milano, he works within the team on the executive and technical definition phases of projects. He focuses on translating preliminary ideas into constructive solutions and final representations, supporting the team in the development of construction documentation.


riccardopesenti@archos.it

Viola Grassenis | Architect

She works at the intersection of design and cultural programming. At Archos, she coordinates events, workshops, and educational activities linked to the Scuola Permanente dell’Abitare, overseeing content planning and fostering the relationship between architecture, the public, and the local context.



ufficiostampa@archos.it

Matteo Carrara | Junior Architect

He collaborates on design activities with a focus on rehabilitation and the transformation of existing buildings. He supports the team during the analysis, development, and representation phases of projects, contributing to the production of architectural documentation and the definition of spatial and technical solutions.


matteocarrara@archos.it

Enrico Bucchieri | Junior Architect

Graduated in 2025 in Building Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, with a thesis focused on the conservation and redevelopment of the Archaeological Park of Syracuse. At Archos, he is completing his professional training, supporting the team in project development, technical documentation, and visual representation.

Paolo Vimercati | Surveyor

As project manager, he primarily oversees the execution phases of projects. He manages site organization, construction accounting, contractor coordination, and the monitoring of schedules and costs. He is also responsible for safety-related aspects and for ensuring the correct application of on-site operational procedures.


p.vimercati@archos.it

Roberto Belotti | Engineer

He has collaborated with Archos as civil engineer since 2003, working on structural design, energy simulation, and technical support for projects. He supports the team during the development and construction phases, as well as in the verification of building performance, integrating structural requirements with the architectural and environmental goals of each project.

robertobelotti@archos.it

Cristian Carrara | Visual Designer

Graduated in Visual and Web Design, he is responsible for the studio’s visual communication, overseeing publication layouts, digital content, and the graphic representation of projects. He focuses on translating architectural work into editorial materials and communication tools for web platforms, print, and exhibitions.


grafica@archos.it

Michele Milesi | Videomaker

Graduated in Visual Arts and Techniques: Film and Photography, he oversees audiovisual production and the documentation of the studio’s activities. He produces videos and multimedia content dedicated to projects, workflows, and cultural events, and manages the visual narrative and video archive of Archos.

Mary Grassenis | Administration

Since 1993, she has managed the studio’s administrative and secretarial activities, overseeing internal organization and operational support for projects. She is responsible for document management, organizational coordination, and the day-to-day operations of the studio.



amministrazione@archos.it

Laura Cavalieri Manasse | Editorial staff

She collaborates with Archos on the editorial production and coordination of ArtApp magazine and the publications connected to the studio’s cultural activities. She oversees text editing, content organization, and relationships with authors and contributors.




team@artapp.it

Clement Adjet | Logistics

He is responsible for logistics management and the maintenance of workspaces and guest facilities associated with the studio. He oversees the operational organization of environments and provides practical support for daily activities and events.