Architect, Phd

Antonella Marzi is a Senior Architect with extensive expertise in public space design and urban planning. A graduate of Politecnico di Milano, where she also earned her PhD, she co-founded RECS ARCHITECTS in 2008, leading its Brazilian office until 2018 and contributing to the Social Smart City project for the Planet group. As an author and conference speaker, she is also on the technical board of Instituto Smart City Business America (SCBA), which promotes smart city development in Latin America. In 2018, she founded GATE ARCHITECTS, where she directs offices in Milan and São Paulo, focusing on Masterplanning, Urban Design, and Architecture with an emphasis on integrating smart solutions for innovative and sustainable spaces.

Area of Expertise:

Urban Design / Materplanning / Architecture

Architect

Chiara Marzi is a Senior Architect and BIM expert with a strong background in Conservation and Restoration from the Faculty of Architecture at Politecnico di Milano. Her career includes collaborations with renowned architecture and urban planning firms, both internationally and nationally. She has extensive experience in building regeneration, adaptive reuse, and architectural transformation.

As a co-founder of Gate Architects, Chiara provides strategic consultancy and leadership, integrating her BIM expertise with her vast knowledge in architectural design and process management. Her commitment to conservation and innovative reuse enables her to tackle complex restoration projects, ensuring the enhancement and preservation of existing structures while adapting them to contemporary needs.

Area of Expertise:

BUILDING RENOVATION / Adaptive reuse / Architecture / INTERIOR DESIGN / BIM

Architect, Interior Designer

Daniela Aru is a distinguished architect and interior designer specializing in high-end design. She holds a degree in Architecture from the University La Sapienza in Rome and the École de Architecture et Paysage in Lille, and earned a Master’s in Interior Design from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan. As a partner at Nomade Architettura e Interior Design, Daniela oversees luxury residential, retail, and hospitality projects, all characterized by exceptional Italian and Milanese design value. Co-founder of Gate Architects, she leverages her expertise to create exclusive and innovative environments, marked by meticulous attention to elegance and functionality.

Area of Expertise:

High-End Residential Design / Interior Design / Retail & Hospitality

M.Sc.Business Administration, Chief Economist e High-Profile Content Presenter

Fabrizio is a professional with a solid academic background and experience in the economic and media sectors. Holding Master of Science degrees in Business Administration and International Relations, he serves as Chief Economist and High-Profile Content Presenter, specializing in strategic economic analysis and global content creation. He has worked as a Content Editor at Lance Partners in Milan, focusing on fintech and blockchain, and as a corporate governance analyst for Glass Lewis in Ireland. Fabrizio also has journalistic experience with LaSemana.es. As a co-founder of GATE ARCHITECTS, he contributes to internal research and content creation for large-scale projects, providing valuable economic insights and international perspectives.

Area of Expertise:

Project Analysis and Evaluation / Strategic Content Development / Economic Research

Architect

Area of Expertise:

Urban Design / Architecture / BIM

Architect and Urban Planner, Master’s Degree in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano

Samuele Camolese is a distinguished architect and high-level consultant, specializing in urban planning and transportation systems. He offers his expertise as a project director for Systematica and a diverse range of clients, including companies and public entities. His career includes significant projects both in Italy and abroad. With a strategic vision and a strong commitment to sustainable development, Samuele stands out as a valuable partner, providing top-tier consulting in urban planning and sustainable mobility strategies.

Area of Expertise:

Urban Planning & Mobility / Transportation Systems / Infrastructure Feasibility Studies /Urban Regeneration

Urban Designer & Planner
MAS Urban Territorial Design, ETH EPFL

Member of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects

Viviane Viniarski is an Urban designer and planner with 7+ years of experience in urban and territorial development across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Her work focuses on integrating climate resilience and nature-based solutions into spatial strategies and urban design frameworks.

With a strong foundation in multicultural and cross-regional collaboration, she brings a global perspective to urban transformation—navigating diverse planning systems, cultural contexts, and stakeholder dynamics.

She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Urban and Territorial Design from EPFL and ETH Zurich, building on academic foundations in Brazil and Paris. In 2023, she became a member of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) and founded Urbanus Strategies in 2024.

Area of Expertise:

Climate resilience / Integrated urban and territorial planning / Nature based-solution / Master planning and Urban design.

Architect and Urban Designer

Gerardo Ponte is an architect and urban designer with extensive experience in the development of public space and urban design projects. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), holds a Master in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University (New York), and a postgraduate degree in Healthcare Architecture from the Albert Einstein Institute (São Paulo). He has worked for leading US firms such as HOK and Cooper Carry, and served as Urban Design Project Manager at the Institute for Urban Planning of Fortaleza (IPLANFOR). Today, he is founder of NAAS Arquitetura e Design Urbano, a consultancy specialized in public projects and urban transformation in Brazil.

Area of Expertise:

Public Space / Urban Design / Parks / Healthcare Architecture

Architect, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Urbanism from FMU and a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from ETEC Albert Einstein.

Tatiana Raposo is an architect and interior designer with solid academic training and experience in the field. She graduated in Interior Design from ETEC Albert Einstein and in Architecture and Urbanism from FMU, having obtained several specializations. As a Lead Generation Consultant at Gate Architects, Tatiana identifies and develops new business opportunities, creating innovative growth strategies. She is responsible for strengthening relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on the company’s projects.

Area of Expertise:

Stakeholder Management / Strategic Growth

Architect, Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, Universidade BRAZ CUBAS,São Paulo. Postgraduate studies in Building Management, UNIFOR (Universidade de Fortaleza) and Sustainable Construction, INBEC.

Joao Marcelo Mendes Leite is an accomplished architect and urban planner with extensive experience in project management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Universidade BRAZ CUBAS, with postgraduate studies in Building Management and Sustainable Construction. His expertise includes civil and nautical construction, urban planning, and sustainable building practices. Currently, he serves as the Director of JMML Arquitetura Urbanismo Consultoria LTDA.

Area of Expertise:

Project Management / Civil construction