Labics is an architectural and urban planning practice based in Rome, Italy, founded in 2002 by Maria Claudia Clemente and Francesco Isidori. The studio is characterized by a research-driven approach that integrates theoretical reflection with practical work. Labics operates across a broad scale—from detailed interior projects to large urban masterplans—directly engaging with contemporary issues of public space and urban structure.
Labics quickly gained recognition: in 2003, the American magazine Architectural Record named it among the most significant emerging talent in the field. Since then, the studio has established a reputation through participation and success in national and international competitions, with work spanning Italy and abroad.
Major completed projects include the mixed-use MAST (Manufactory for Art, Innovation and Technology) in Bologna and the Città del Sole development in Rome, a complex that integrates residential units, commercial spaces, offices, and public amenities. Città del Sole was built on a site formerly occupied by a public transport depot and is notable for its open public areas and integration of archaeological finds. Other work includes the restoration of Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara and contributions to the Cascina Merlata development in Milan.
Labics continues to design at multiple scales, from masterplans—such as the regeneration of parts of Rome and projects in China—to smaller interventions like private residences and interiors. The firm’s projects are frequently published, and their work has featured in exhibitions including several editions of the Venice Architecture Biennale.