Architect Mario Cucinella brings Italian sustainable design vision to Singapore Design Week 2025

Mario Cucinella, one of Italy’s most celebrated architects and a global voice for sustainable design, is on his way to Singapore!

Founder of Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA), based in Bologna and Milan, and creator of SOS – School of Sustainability, Mario has built an international reputation by blending environmental innovation with social responsibility. He has been honored by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the American Institute of Architects, curated the Italian Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Biennale, and is the chief architect of the Italy Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025 (picture below).

Now, he will be in town as Ambassador of Italian Design, for the #SingaporeDesignWeek 2025 organized by @designsingapore! 🎉

Don’t miss the chance to hear him speak at two inspiring events:

🎤 Talk at FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025

📅 Thursday, 11 September 2025

🕓 3:50 – 4:20 PM

📍 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1 (Hall A–C), 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

Creative Empathy: Mario Cucinella will explore the deep connections between architecture, nature, and sustainability. Discover his design philosophy of “creative empathy” and see how MCA’s most recent projects embody these values.

🔗 Pre-register FREE via this link

(walk-in entry fee: SGD39).

🎤 Sustainable Cities: From Vision to Experience

📅 Friday, 12 September 2025

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (followed by networking)

📍 The Canopy, GENEO, Singapore Science Park

A landmark event bringing together global thought leaders in architecture and urbanism, hosted by CapitaLand Development (CLD).

💡 Programme Highlights:

• Opening Remarks: CLD

• Keynote & Moderation: Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability, CLD

• Panel Discussion with:

– Brian Yang, Partner, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)