MR. SAUVE
MARIO
CUCINELLA
BY: CAMILA, FLORA
BIOGRAPHY
Born August 29, 1960 in Palermo, Italy
and lived in Genoa, Italy most his life
Fame came from his environmentally friendly
sustainable buildings. He created the first
3D printed eco-sustainable housing prototype
Co-founded the SOS - School of Sustainability
A school for graduates to learn how to tackle
environmental issues with sustainable
architecture
He studied at the University of Genoa where
he was mentored by Giancarlo De Carlo
TECLA
Created from locally sourced clay
Created for the environment, by the
environment.
Created to alleviate homelessness.
(can be built in 72 hours)
Created by Mario Cucinella with WASP
Established in 2020
TECLA
TECLA
PIAZZA
Located in Rome, Italy
Used for residential/office purposes
Maritime pines themed
Made from natural resources
PIAZZA
UNIPOL GROUP
HEADQUARTERS
UNIPOL GROUP
HEADQUARTERS
Over 100 meters tall with 35,000 sq
meters
Double skin casing maintains a
constant temperature
Gathers electricity and water
sustainably from solar panels and
rain collector
Hochhaus
Viertel Zwei
Located in Vienna, Austria
90 m and 120 m high
85000 square meters
Dual building - sustainable
What brought Mario Cucinella fame?
Mario Cucinella gained fame in the field of
architecture due to his pioneering work in
sustainable design, iconic projects, and his
advocacy for eco-friendly building practices.
His commitment to environmental
responsibility and innovative designs
propelled him to international recognition
and acclaim.
Reflection
Mario Cucinella’s projects are unique and
progressive and both innovative and
aesthetic. With sustainability in mind, his
buildings have addressed
important environmental issues.
THANK YOU!
SOURCES:
https://www.arch2o.com/unipol-group-new-headquartersmario-cucinella-architects/
https://www.mcarchitects.it/en
https://www.dezeen.com/2021/04/23/mario-cucinellaarchitects-wasp-3d-printed-housing/
https://www.lampoonmagazine.com/article/2022/04/30/3dtecla-wasp-mario-cucinella/
https://www.floornature.com/mario-cucinella108/#:~:text=Born%20in%20Palermo%2C%20Mario%20
Cucinella,Workshop%20in%20Genoa%20and%20Paris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBPsc4RrZmQ