Nicola Braghieri

Nicola Braghieri is an Associate Professor at EPFL, specializing in architectural figuration and digital arts. He leads the Laboratory of Arts for Sciences (LAPIS), exploring the intersection of artistic practices and scientific representation. His roles include teaching at EPFL's School of Architecture, Urban Planning and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), and serving on doctoral committees for the Architecture and Urban Sciences program.

• Education: PhD in Architecture from the University of Genoa (1999), Magistrale in Architecture from Politecnico di Milano (thesis on Alpine architecture).
• Research Focus: Architectural tradition, tectonics, and digital representation; lab axes include analog design, architectural figuration, and vernacular heritage.

His work bridges pedagogy and practice, emphasizing craftsmanship and critical thinking. He has authored influential books like Architettura, arte retorica and Analogous Postcards, and his architectural projects include low-rent housing in Settimo Milanese and Vandœuvres Esplanade in Geneva. He actively contributes to architectural discourse through magazines like Casabella and radio programs.

Teaching includes courses on architectural figuration, urban form, and design theory. His architectural studio, EX_M Architetti, focuses on public projects and competitions internationally.