Walter Nicolino

Walter Nicolino serves as an External Lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, where he teaches Building Construction Studio A and Final Design Workshop C courses across multiple academic years (2019/20 through 2024/25).

His research interests focus on sustainable architectural solutions and urban planning, with particular expertise in public space design, environmental integration, and innovative construction methodologies. His work bridges theoretical architectural concepts with practical implementation in real-world contexts.

Nicolino's professional practice demonstrates consistent excellence in sustainable design, earning recognition through prestigious awards from Fondazione Renzo Piano and successful competition entries that address contemporary urban challenges.

Professional Awards:

• Third Prize - Phase II, Palermo Green Archipelago International Design Competition
• First Prize by Fondazione Renzo Piano for The Learning Garden project
• Second Prize by Fondazione Renzo Piano for Digital Water Pavilion

Through his WNA studio, Nicolino leads diverse architectural projects while maintaining academic engagement. His current portfolio includes The Learning Factory in Bologna (nominated for ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards) and participation in the TERRAE AQUAE collective exhibition at the XIX Architecture Biennale in Venice (2025).

Nicolino also contributes to architectural knowledge dissemination through collaborations like writing the 'Urbanistica - Sviluppo sostenibile' lemma for Enciclopedia Treccani's eleventh appendix.