Bologna, an inland city in Northern Italy, is one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. The city is often considered a lively Arts and Cultural centre brimming with students. It also houses one of the oldest universities in the world, the Bologna University – an important historical site.
The central streets of the walled city are largely pedestrianized and lined with colonnades following the grid pattern of the Roman settlement. These colonnades – along with the famous towers, porticoes and churches around the city – characterize Bologna architecture. The economy is flourishing and buoyant. Despite having suffered considerable bombing damage in 1944, Bologna’s 350 acres historic centre houses a variety of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque buildings, to date preserved and celebrated by the architects in Bologna.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
+1 Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; characterized by optimum space utilization and creative interior planning and design to provide tailor-made solutions for clients
Website: www.unostudio.net
+1 Studio is an architecture and interior design firm in Bologna that guides the client in all phases of the design as well as renovation, from building practices to interior design.
Their projects include multiple luxury houses around Bologna
ALTER ARCHITETTURE
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing, Project Management, Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Across the state of Italy
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by functionality, vibrant, innovative interior planning and design and artistic inspiration with an emphasis on aesthetically pleasing designs
Website: www.altrearchitetture.com
ALTER ARCHITETTURE is an architecture and design firm in Bologna established by Serpi and Curci. The studio has completed numerous projects in commercial, residential and tertiary sectors throughout Italy. In 2020, ALTREARCHITETTURE joined EVOKE DESIGN.
Andrea Trebbi Architetto Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Cultural, Religious, Public
Locations of Built Projects: Across the state of Italy
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; Characterized by optimum space utilization, sustainability, innovative interior planning and design, and simplicity to provide balanced and affordable solutions
Website: www.andreatrebbi.it
Established in 1980 by Andrea Trebbi, Andrea Trebbi Architetto Studio is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm in Bologna. Their projects include the F.lli Neri pavilion in Syracuse, the Donini International Building, the ‘Villa Serena’ protected residence, the underground car park in Piazza Carducci, Battibecco restaurant in Bologna, etc.
Anima forma corporis architectures
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing, Urban Planning, Installations
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Public
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by optimum space utilization, creative interior planning and design to provide balanced and affordable solutions
Website: www.animaformacorporis.net
Established in 2008 by Luca Parmeggiani, Anima forma corporis architectures is an architectural research and production laboratory in Bologna. The studio deals with architecture and urban design, interior design, restoration and installation design.
Annagrazia Gemini
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Designing, Product Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by creative interior spaces, innovative materials and custom-made furnishings pre-conceived as an integral part of the project
Website: www.annagraziagemini.it
Established in 1998, Annagrazia Gemini Studio is an architecture and design studio in Bologna. The studio deals with interior architecture, from conception to custom-made furnishings, in addition to all the necessary authorization procedures. Their projects include studios, apartments, houses, offices, hotels, etc.
Baustudio
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing, Construction Management, Urban Planning
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Public, Infrastructure
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; Characterized by optimum space utilization, interactive interior planning and design, artistic inspiration and elegant spatial composition
Website: www.bau-studio.it
Established in 2008, Baustudio is an architecture and interior design firm in Bologna. The scope of their intervention ranges from urban to architectural scale as well as interior design. Their projects include residences, shops and offices, etc. They actively participate in various competitions.
Bettini Architetto
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Public
Locations of Built Projects: Across Europe
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; Characterized by functionality, experimental spaces, interactive interior planning and design and elegant spatial composition with an emphasis on aesthetically pleasing designs
Website: www.bettiniarchitetto.com
Established in 2007 by Nicola Tommaso Bettini, Bettini Architetto is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm in Bologna. Nicola has collaborated with various professional firms in Italy, Denmark and Portugal: Ar. Massimo Carmassi; SHL Schmidt Hammer and Lassen Architecten; PGA Pedro George & Associados; MCA Mario Cucinella Architects. The studio has obtained various prestigious awards in international competitions.
CASA Therapy Architecture Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Modern architecture; Characterized by functionality, vibrant interior planning and design and artistic inspiration to provide thoughtful, tailor-made solutions
Website: www.casatherapy.it
Established by Paola Trevisan and Maria Schiavo, CASA Therapy Architecture Studio is an architecture and interior design studio. Their goal is to transform living and working spaces into environments that regenerate physical and psychic energy. They pay particular attention to the harmony and atmosphere within the workplace or home.
CAT24 Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by optimum space utilization, creative interiors, purposeful, outcome-focused environments and sustainability to provide researched and thoughtful solutions
Website: www.cat24.it
Established in 2007 by Pierluigi Caputo and Clorinda Tafuri, CAT24 Architecture is an architecture and engineering studio in Bologna. The studio deals with the creative process of the work from architecture to structural design, paying special attention to environmental and energy issues and sustainability of spaces
Ciclostile Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Restoration, Interior Designing
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Public
Locations of Built Projects: In and around Bologna
Style of work / Core competencies: Characterized by functionality, experimental spaces and artistic inspiration with an emphasis on innovative use of materials and new technologies
Website: www.ciclostilearchitettura.me
Established in 2009 by Giacomo Beccari, Gaia Calamosca and Alessandro Miti, Ciclostile Architecture is an award-winning architecture firm in Bologna. The firm pays special attention to building rehabilitation, urban regeneration, and participatory planning. They have won many awards such as Architecture Emilia Romagna 2020 for young designers, Tuscany Architecture Award 2019, etc.
