ABOUT
Architecture. Engineering. Construction management.
UDP studio is an architecture and engineering studio based in Milan.
We operate in the field of design, architecture and construction management for residential, administrative and industrial building in Italy and abroad.
The study of light, materials and context are cornerstone to our design process. From design to construction, we believe in high quality architecture and in its capability to generate a dramatic impact on people living and working life.
PROJECTS
Majno 5 srl – Redevelopment of early century industrial building
Seregno – Italy; about 900 sqm
Expansion and redevelopment of a twentieth century industrial building into contemporary office and administrative spaces.
The project aimed to repurpose the space while removing all unnecessary stratifications added over the years. Concrete floor resemble the original flooring of old industrial building. Window frames were custom designed and hand-made. Concrete pillars and bridge crane metallic structure, were restored to testify the building industrial origin.
VF EMEA Headquarter – new multipurpose office building
Stabio – Switzerland; about 2.900 sqm + outside
Expansion of the current VF EMEA headquarter campus in Switzerland with a new administrative and events building. Sustainability and flexibility are core on this project. For this, wood was chosen as the main construction material. Natural light filters through double-high windows that open up the space to the overarching mountain and dissipate the distance between inside and outside space.
Mazzucchelli 1849 spa – new industrial building
Castiglione Olona – Italy; about 10.000 sqm
Development of a new building in Mazzucchelli 1849 industrial compartment in Castiglione Olona. The building facades recall the typological details of the industrial compartment building. The inside look and feel is based on the study of natural light. Custom designed elements like double-high concrete walls, stairs step design, iron railing, make this building unique while generating a rational and highly functional working environment.
Mazzucchelli 1849 spa – new industrial building
Castiglione Olona – Italy; about 25.000 sqm
The new building aims to create a dialogue with the existing industrial context.
The building is composed of a single storey volume dedicated to production and of a two storey volume for labs and office areas.
The identity of the building is shaped by the functionalism that characterizes constructions: materials, lights and timelessness.
Facades composition emerges from the geometric definition of voids. As for patterns, voids organization sets the size of vertical and horizontal structures in relation to internal functional areas.
MACIACHINI – Discovering an historic building from the early 1900s
Milan – Italy; about 130 sqm
For this historic building renovation, analysis have been conducted through a documental researches and on-site investigations.
As a result, the project preserves building original walls, highlighting their patina of time. The architectural project focused on redesigning interior spaces, preserving and restoring the original ceiling “fresco”, the “cementine” floors, and wooden doors and shields.
VERMENTING WINERY – A project of territorial regeneration
Bonassola – Italy; about 40.000 sqm
The project has a strong connection to the territory thanks to a unique architectural proposal.
The winery is located underground and is entirely embedded by terraced retaining walls.
Operating functions are organized around a central space dedicated to winemaking, surrounded by perimetric subsidiary spaces.
Lights, building materials and relation with external areas are cornerstone to this project. Lights play a central role in the design as they moulds the atmosphere and reveal the building anatomy.
PARTNERS
Stefano Cogo | Arch. AAM OTIA
MSc. Architecture, USI Architecture Academy in Mendrisio (Switzerland)
Role: Principal Architect
After graduating from USI Architecture Academy in Mendrisio (Switzerland), Stefano worked in internationally renowned architecture companies, such as Mario Botta Architects, Giraudi & Wettstein, Freefox architecture studio. His experiences range from participating in international competitions, to managing large scale projects, to direction of construction and leading design teams. He’s a licensed architect in Italy and Switzerland. He is a founding member of UDP Studio as Principal Architect.
Marina Cogo | Mrs.
MSc. University of Lugano (Switzerland) | MSc. Virginia Tech University (United States)
Role: Project Manager Office
After graduation at University of Lugano (Switzerland) and Virginia Tech University (US), Marina gained solid experiences in project management by working for international companies in the US and Switzerland. From project briefing to delivery, she has a pivotal role between the client and project team. She is a founding member of UDP Studio in the role of PMO for architecture and engineering projects.
Alberto Cogo | Arch.
MSc. Architecture and Urban planning, Polytechnic of Milan (Italy)
Role: Technical Manager
After graduating at the Polytechnic of Milan, in Architecture and Urban planning, Alberto collaborated with construction companies as a technical director, focussing on luxury shop and residential villas construction and renovation. From site inspection to construction works coordination, he manages all phases of project construction. He is a founding member of UDP Studio as Technical Manager for construction projects.
TEAM
Alessandra Buggio | Arch.
MSc. Architecture, USI Architecture Academy in Mendrisio (Switzerland)
Role: Architect
Architectural design and executive design BIM specialist
Erion Pocari | Arch.
MSc. Architecture and Urbanistic, Polytechnic of Tirana (Albania)
Role: Architect
Architectural design and visualization
Leonora Marticanaj | Eng.
MSc. Civil Engineering and Architecture, Polytechnic of Milan, (Italy)
Role: Engineer
Construction technical administrative assistant
CONTACT
For inquiries and information, contact us.
T +39 0362 641186
M +39 351 5307884
via Don Bosco 1
20811 Cesano Maderno (MB) Italy
