PERSPECTIVE - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Co - Founder and Managing Director of the Milan
• D2U - Design to Users
• Director, Italy

Corrado Caruso is co-founder and Managing Director of the Milan based architectural practice D2U-Design to Users, active in the design of diverse projects from office interiors and building requalification developing creative and innovative solutions for multinational clients in the financial, administrative, and high technology sectors. Corrado, holds a Master in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan (MBA). From a background of classical studies he graduated in architecture working in Milan and then in London with an international architectural practice specializing in the design and space planning of the office working environment. He has taken part in several international competitions and is author of articles attending blogs, leading webinars and courses in Space Planning, Facilities Management and studies on the impact of smart working on offices scenarios.

Job Titles:

• Director / Spain
• Partner of Bernar Sainz

Ignacio Sainz de Vicuña is partner of Bernar Sainz de Vicuña Arquitectos. The firm is based in Madrid and Málaga, and offers the full range of architectural services. We have wide experience in retail, commercial, leisure, hospitality and residential projects. Our firm gives special importance to sustainability and to environmental friendly design, being this approach a result of the continued specialization of the partners in both the USA and Spain. Climate and solar control or smart designs are an intrinsic part of our solutions and projects. We aim to achieve the optimal balance between ecological, economic and social sustainability in our projects and buildings. Ignacio is an expert in energy conservation, refurbishment, corporate buildings and hotels, as well as in mixed-use and retail buildings. He has developed refurbishment projects of historic buildings for all uses, from offices to residential, including hotels or even retail .His expertise combines the respect for historical and listed buildings with the state of the architectural solutions.

Job Titles:

• Managing Director of Coady Architects in Ireland
• President / Ireland

Mark McCann is Managing Director of Coady Architects in Ireland, who specialise in healthcare, education, workspace and residential buildings. Our core skills are masterplanning, urban design and building design. We have over 60 highly skilled architects, technologists and urban designers, led by 3 Directors and 4 Associate Directors, delivering award winning projects in Ireland and abroad. We strive to deliver excellence in energy efficiency and long term sustainability, delivering a number of award winning innovative projects, which inform our design approach to all projects. Mark has over 30 years of experience in healthcare and research buildings with a portfolio which includes many residential healthcare, primary care and third level education facilities. He also has extensive experience in student housing developments, sports buildings and masterplanning. Mark has particular skills in bringing together multi-disciplinary teams with international expertise adding world class expertise to many of our projects.

Job Titles:

• General Manager and Founding Partner in NLA

Nuno Leónidas is general Manager and founding partner in NLA, specialized in Hospitality, Offices, Education, Housing, Masterplanning and Interior Design. With 40 people the practice is highly specialized in BIM and Sustainability, delivering the state of the art in Design and Building information in Portugal, Africa, Middle East South America, and Middle east, namely on Portuguese speaking countries. With Specialization in Sustainability and city Planning, Nuno has 40 years of experience leading the team for the start and achieving many award-winning projects all over the world. Focus on the client, and multidisciplinary team leadership, continuous training and research are keys to the success.