Simone Zanini, architect (1994 Bologna)
Founder of MARKETSQUAREOFFICE, an architectural, landscape, and urban design practice based in Bologna (2021).
Master’s Degree with honours, in “Architecture & Building Engineering” at the University of Bologna (2020).
Overseas at the “School of Architecture” of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (2018).
01 ARCHITECTURAL WORKS
• Feasibility design, executive design and work supervision (ongoing) for the restoration of the Upper Thermal Baths of Porretta, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2025).
• Feasibility design, executive design and work supervision (ongoing) for the restoration of the artwork of Galileo Chini: the drinking room “Grottino Chini” in the Upper Thermal Baths of Porretta, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2025).
• Feasibility and executive design for the urban redevelopment of public spaces in the historic town center of Monzuno, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2024).
• Feasibility design, executive design and work supervision (ongoing) for the construction of a parking area for the historic-monumental complex “Rocchetta Mattei”, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2024).
• Feasibility study for the enhancement of the historic thermal heritage of the Apennines, including accessibility to ancient establishments and landscaping redevelopment of the natural areas, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2024).
• Feasibility and executive design for the new construction of the Early Childhood Education Centre (0-6 years old) “L’Abbraccio” in Montese, province of Modena, Italy (IT, 2023).
• Feasibility and executive design for the new construction of a hiker’s house and visitor center along the “Via degli Dei” excursion trail, in Monzuno, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2023).
• Feasibility and executive design, work supervision assistant for the redevelopment of “Valverde” swimming and sports center in Porretta Terme, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2023).
• Feasibility and executive design for the restoration of a former lime kiln to transform into a cultural center for youth, a “Museum of the Gothic Line” and a new urban park in Vergato, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2023).
• Final design for the restoration and safety improvement of the tower in the historic fortress named “Rocca di Montese”, province of Modena, Italy (IT, 2022).
• Feasibility study to enhance the accessibility to the public of the historic fortress named “Rocca di Montese”, including an inclined elevator and landscaping redevelopment of the surrounding area, province of Modena, Italy (IT, 2022).
• Feasibility design for the urban regeneration Villa Mingarelli and its public park, to be transformed into a municipal library and community space, in Grizzana Morandi, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT, 2021).
• Feasibility design for the renovation of the municipal theater and solidarity emporium, including urban regeneration of the surrounding public space in Marzabotto, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italy (IT).
02 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural Design III, Degree in Architecture, faculty of Cesena. (ongoing) Design theme: “HOUSING+ MOA | Berlin”. (Ralf Pasel, Mareie Krautheim – 2025/26)
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural Design I, International Master’s Degree in Architecture and Creative Practices for the City and Landscape - ACPCL. Design theme: “Bologna Borders”. (Annalisa Trentin, Serena Orlandi - 2025/26 2024/25)
• Co-supervisor of the thesis “Designing Sustainable Spaces: An Investigation into Architectural Conceptions for Cooperative Living”. (Elisabetta di Feo, 2024)
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural Design I, International Master’s Degree in Architecture and Creative Practices for the City and Landscape - ACPCL. Design theme: “Bologna Borders”. (Annalisa Trentin, Serena Orlandi – 2023/24)
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural and Urban Composition I, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Engineering. Design theme: “Non Conventional Living”. (Annalisa Trentin, 2022/23)
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural and Urban Composition I, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Engineering. Design theme: “The Unfinished Work by Giò Ponti. Reimagining ‘La Favorita’ Vicenza”. (Annalisa Trentin, 2021/22)
• Co-supervisor of the thesis “Architecture of Ruins. Project for the Convent of Penafirme”. (Melissa Fisogni, 2022)
• Teaching Assistant of Architectural and Urban Composition I, Master’s Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture. Design theme: “Non Conventional Living”. (Annalisa Trentin, 2020/21)
• Course collaborator of Architectural and Urban Composition I, Master’s Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture. Design theme: “Lima - Projecto Experimental de Vivienda”. (Annalisa Trentin, 2019/20)
• Course collaborator of Architectural and Urban Composition I, Master’s Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture. Design theme: “San Andrés - Microcity Island”. (Annalisa Trentin, 2018/19)
03 DESIGN COMPETITION
• Design of the new Carabinieri Provincial Headquarters in Syracuse, region of Sicily, Italy. (IT, 2025)
• Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former prison complex of Piazza Manno into the new Prefecture Headquarters, Oristano, region of Sardinia, Italy. (IT, 2025)
• Construction of the Events Building for the North Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority, Ravenna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. (IT, 2025)
• Design of a new primary school in Březno, district of Chomutov, Czech Republic. (CZ, 2025)
• Restoration of the southern wing “Barchessa Sud” of the historical ‘Palazzo delle Albere’ in Trento, region of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. (IT, 2022)
• Redevelopment of the outdoor spaces of the Central Market in Holešovice, Prague, Czech Republic. (CZ, 2021)
• Urban regeneration project named “Intermodal Hub of Ravenna Train Station: Urban Link between the Historic City and the Darsena District”, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. (IT, 2021)
• Design of the “Sara Hildén modern art museum” located in the former Finlayson industrial district, Tampere, Finland. (FI, 2020)
• Design of a new visitor center at the Fossoli Deportation Camp, world war II historic site in Carpi, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy (IT, 2020)
• “Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge”. Urban redevelopment proposal for the New York City’s landmark, United States of America. (US, 2020)
04 PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
• Project selected for the lecture series “The Rumble in the Jungle – Architectures in the Ring”, organized by the Chamber of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists of Venice, held at M9 Museum. (selected project: Early Childhood Education Centre “L’Abbraccio”)
• Recognition of Subject Expert (“Cultore della Materia”) in Architectural Design I, within the International Master’s Degree Programme in Architecture and Creative Practices for the City and Landscape - ACPCL. (scientific disciplinary sector: ICAR/14)
• Winning projects under the Urban Regeneration Call 2021 – Funding Line B, submitted for the Municipalities of Vergato, Marzabotto, and Castel di Casio. (funded projects: Museum of the Gothic Line - 700.000,00 eur; Municipal Theatre - 585.000,00 eur; Healthcare Clinic and Community Centre - 415.000,00 eur)
• Recognition of Subject Expert (“Cultore della Materia”) in Architectural and Urban Design, within the Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Programme in Building Engineering–Architecture. (scientific disciplinary sector: ICAR/14)
• Winning project under the PINQuA Programme (National Innovative Programme for Housing Quality), Interministerial Decree No. 395 of 16.09.2020. (funded projects: 18 interventions across the Apennines area of Bologna 15.000.000,00 eur)
• Academic project nominated for the Edward C. Earl Prizes / Graduate Student Design Award – Chicago Awards. (course: ARCH 571 – Prof. Erik Hemingway)
• Invitation to join the Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society at the University of Illinois, awarded to students distinguished by outstanding academic achievement in architecture.
