معرفی
Maria Claudia Clemente serves as Visiting Critic in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. She co-founded Rome-based architecture firm Labics in 2002 with Francesco Isidori, leading projects spanning interior renovations to urban masterplans across Italy.
Education:
- Graduated from Università La Sapienza (1992)
- Ph.D. in Architecture (1995)
Research Focus: Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with applied research, emphasizing sustainable urban interventions and historical context reinterpretation. She investigates how architectural scales—from furniture to city planning—interact within Rome's layered urban fabric, with particular attention to material innovation and social sustainability in mixed-use developments.
Publication Trends: Recent works (2013-2017) reveal dual trajectories: scholarly analysis of Roman Baroque spatial principles and critical examinations of contemporary design practice. Her Mast cultural center study demonstrates how architectural projects can catalyze urban regeneration through experimental programming and material research.
Professional Recognition:
- ABB Leaf Award for Mixed-use Building (2017)
- European Architecture Award for Sustainable Innovation (2017)
- Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix (2016)
- Italian Gold Medal for Architecture (2015)
Academic Engagement: Clemente directs design workshops at leading institutions including Cornell, La Sapienza, and Syracuse University, though specific grant funding details aren't documented. Her teaching emphasizes site-specific design and historical layering in urban contexts.
Practice Leadership: As head of Labics, she oversees current projects including Palazzo Diamanti extension (Ferrara) and Cascina Merlata masterplan (Milan), continuing the firm's legacy in merging rigorous theoretical inquiry with built innovation.
