Bicuadro is an architecture firm founded in Rome in 2007 by Francesco Bezzi, Massimiliano Brugia, and Valerio Campi. The office is based in Rome, with additional activity in Milan and previous international collaborations in Ghana, Malaysia, and Mongolia. Since its establishment, Bicuadro has focused on high-quality architectural design that connects contemporary ideas with historical and environmental context.
The firm’s early recognition came in 2008, when Bicuadro won third prize in the international competition for the Italian Pavilion at Expo Shanghai 2010. The pavilion concept referenced the stratified nature of Italian cities, using a series of layered plates to represent Italy’s historical and urban development. Bicuadro was recognized with the “Young Italian Architects” award in 2010 for this project.
Bicuadro’s portfolio includes a wide range of work across architecture, interior design, feasibility studies, and master planning for both public and private sector clients. Their projects span cultural, residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Notable completed work includes the multimedia museum at Casa Menotti in Spoleto, designed as a documentation centre for the Festival dei Due Mondi, and the winning proposal for the Academy of Science Malaysia’s new headquarters, conceived as a sustainable “vertical campus” of 16,000 square meters.
The practice continues to pursue design that integrates technology and traditional construction, emphasizing a balance between innovation and respect for historical context. Bicuadro’s work demonstrates a commitment to context-driven, environmentally responsible architecture rooted in the Italian tradition.