Simone Solinas (Sassari, 1971). In 2002, he established his own architectural practice in Seville, followed by a second office in Sassari, Sardinia, in 2012.
He has participated in numerous national and international competitions, designing and constructing public and residential buildings, facilities for medical and scientific research, sports facilities, public spaces and more. His work has been published in national and international journals and has received numerous awards and distinctions, including: First Prize in the CSCAE “Futuros” category, 2009; Fassa Bortolo International Award 2009 (Ferrara, Italy); Archi-Bau Award 2009 (Munich); International Architecture Award 2007 from the Chicago Athenaeum (New York); finalist for the FAD Award 2009; SICE! 2008 Award (Spain); and Copper in Architecture 13 (London).
The studio has given numerous lectures in Melbourne, Venice, London, Ferrara, Vicenza, Bologna, Madrid, Milan and Alghero, and has taken part in many group exhibitions in Rome (MAXXI, Casa dell’Architettura and MACRO), Milan (Triennale), Palermo, Selinunte, Helsinki, Padua, Barcelona and Seville.
He has collaborated with several Schools of Architecture, working as a tutor at the Alghero Institute and the International University of Andalusia. He has also taught and served as Visiting Professor at the School of Architecture of the University of Cagliari during the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic years, and continues to collaborate with the university.
Website: www.simonesolinas.com
E-mail: ssa@simonesolinas.com
Interview with Simone Solinas (Architect)
What are you currently working on, and what approach do you take in your work?
Can you tell us about your experiences abroad?
What advice would you give to a young architect who has just graduated?
Describe your work in one word.
Recorded on 10 May 2014