curriculum vitae
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Surname
Name
Address
Mezzino
Davide
19, Via Susa, 10138, Torino, Italy
Telephone
+39 3382974236
Fax
+39 011 4342631
E-mail
davide.mezzino@gmail.com
Skype
davidemezzino
Nationality
Date of birth
Italian
29 May 1988
Education and training
• Date (from 2013 – to
present)
• Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Duration of the course of study
• Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
Ph.D. in Cultural Heritage
• Date (from 2011 – to 2012)
• Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Duration of the course of study
• Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
Alta Scuola Politecnica (excellence programme)
Politecnico of Milan and Politecnico of Turin, Italy
• Title of qualification awarded
Politecnico of Turin, Italy
Three years
Understand, manage and preserve the built environment, promoting forms of
design, innovation and transformation that are compatible with the merits of the
existing building stock and capable of leveraging its potential, also through the
important role of the communication and information technologies.
Achievement of an interdisciplinary approach.
Two years
Multidisciplinary methods to manage complex problems. Courses attended:
 Innovation: Global change and sustainability;
 Management of innovation;
 Decision making;
 The logic of modeling and the dynamics of creativity.
Achievement of an interdisciplinary approach and team-working skills.
Double degree at Politecnico of Milan and Politecnico of Turin
graduation thesis
Title
Language
Supervisor
Thesis Summary
• Date (from September 2010
– to September 2012)
• Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Duration of the course of study
• Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
• Title of qualification awarded
Mark obtained
E-Scape. New tools and new opportunities for the localization of Expo 2015
general interest services along the Canale Cavour, a backbone of the Milano –
Torino urban region.
English
Prof. Andrea Rolando
The territory in between Torino and Milano is a metropolitan region where
major territorial transformations are happening, also related to a bundle of new
infrastructures (high speed train + highway) and events (Winter Olympic
games, Italia 150, Expo 2015). The studies have shown that the present
situation is characterized by two main phenomena:
1. urban concentration around the two main centers, located on the main
“long and fast” networks;
2. segregation of the intermediate territories that remain on the “short and
slow“ networks.
The project outlines Canale Cavour as the physical element that could
support and enhance a new territorial vision, a territorial “backbone”, able to
give new opportunities of work and leisure, to reorganize and reuse minor
transport infrastructures and nodes in middle size cities (such as Vercelli and
Novara) and in intermediate territories between Torino and Milano. This choice
is related to the well defined geographical entity of Canale Cavour. It is a
symbolic element, and it was a major infrastructure at the time of Italian
unification (celebrated by Italia 150) and at the same time a key element of a
unique agricultural landscape interesting for the theme “feeding the planet”
(Expo 2015). The study assumes that the main event of Expo 2015 can be a
catalyst to experiment new services (hospitality, information, leisure, culture
and slow mobility). These new services must be considered in a situation of
global integration all over the whole territory. This new concept replaces the
old concept of infrastructures developed around two all-attracting centres. Rebalancing is the key word. The final goal of the project, is to propose
innovative communication technologies to encourage new behaviors and
foster spatial quality improvements at regional and local scales.
Master of Science in Architecture course of studies in “ Architecture for
sustainability”
Politecnico of Turin, Italy
Two years
Capability of problem solving applied to the following themes dealing with
different scales:
- restoration of the architectural heritage, knowledge and competences
about planning, preservation, reuse, management and enhancement of the
architectural heritage;
- urban planning, with specialized competences about the organizational and
management strategies of the territory transformation processes and the
related social implications;
- architecture planning, knowledge and competences in the management of
the aesthetic, functional, structural, technical-constructive, economic, social
aspects of the project in the contemporary reality;
- equipment
building planning, knowledge and competences about
materials, installations, technologies and about the strategies for the energy
saving;
- economic project evaluation, knowledge and competences about the
economic and financial project’s feasibility.
Doctor in Architecture
110/110 cum laude and mention in online Polytechnic website
graduation thesis
Title
Language
Supervisor
Thesis Summary
• Date from 2007 – to 2010
ENHANCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A UNESCO SITE WITHIN ITS
TERRITORIAL RELATIONS: THE SACRO MONTE OF VARALLO. The "Sacri Monti
del Piemonte e della Lombardia" and the "Route of Santiago of Compostela"
compared.
Italian
Prof. Tatiana Kirilova Kirova
The aim of my thesis is to analyze how the definition of a Management Plan of
a UNESCO site can be combined with a vision of local development inspired
by a participative approach. The research develops innovative solutions for the
management of a Site and actions of enhancement involving the economic
actors, which can enhance the potential for local development.
The thesis investigates the case study of Sacro Monte of Varallo, included in
the UNESCO serial sites of “Sacri Monti del Piemonte e della Lombardia”,
inscribed in the World Heritage List (WHL) in 2003. The choice of this site is
based on its features of serialism and complexity resulting from its
geographical distribution, split between two different regional authorities and its
problematic integration of a set of variables concerning architecture, urban
planning, landscape and natural environment.
The analysis examines the European Union programming periods for the use
of allotted funds of the periods 2007-2013 and 2014-2020.
The study analyses the case of the World Heritage Site (WHS) of the “Route of
Santiago of Compostela” which, despite some differences, presents various
analogies with the Sacri Monti, related to the enhancement actions of a serial
Site. The feature of serialism of the Sacri Monti entails a high degree of
complexity of the institutional context, because of the different levels of
government (local, provincial, regional, national) and the different public and
private actors involved.
The research methodology includes an investigation of the primary and
secondary sources of data, the collection and organization of data on tourism
statistics, a stakeholder analysis based on the interview of the main actors and
a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the
proposals identified.
The crucial issues of the management of Sacro Monte of Varallo, can be
grouped in six clusters:
 Economic recession, particularly regarding the tourism sector;
 Site management models that are not sufficiently focused on territorial
integration;
 Poor promotion and “branding” of the site;
 Inadequate “targeting” of specific tourism markets by the area;
 Over complex territorial and urban planning tools, scattered over too
many institutional levels;
 Difficulties
of integration between
different centres of local
development.
The proposals identified can be summed up in three main areas of interest:
 Reorganization of the legislative situation and collation of dispersive
regulations.

Enhancement and promotion of tourism. The study suggests an
integration of the different interests and opportunities of the territory,
with initiatives addressed towards the promotion of cultural, religious
and sport tourism. A more efficient use of the Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT’s) is proposed, through investment
in web applications addressed to potential tourism markets particularly young people and foreign tourists.

Improvement of the Site management. The study seeks the training of
selected subjects able to promote preservation, protection,
maintenance and development, through forms of public–private
partnerships and conventions with universities as well as private
institutions.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, course of studies in “History and
Preservation of the Architectural and Environmental Goods”. Participation to
• Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Duration of the course of study
• Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
• Title of qualification awarded
Mark obtained
the Erasmus project at the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia – Escuela
Tecnica Superior de Gestion en la Edificacion (UPV-ETSGE), with presentation
and discussion of the thesis.
Politecnico of Turin, Italy
Three years
Historical inquiry for the knowledge of the artistic, architectural, and
environmental heritage, classifying the heritage, surveying and representation,
analysis of the decline and the pathology of building and building complex,
marketing for the management of building heritage and cultural services; study
of the financing availability of the preservation plan, organization and
management of the restoration of building site. Comparisons of law about
cultural goods and use of the analysis SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats) for their management.
Doctor in Architecture
110/110 cum laude
graduation thesis
Title
Language
Supervisor
Thesis Summary
Comparison between the World Heritage Policies of Protection, Conservation
and Presentation in Italy and Spain – Two UNESCO Sites Compared: The
Lonja de la Seda in Valencia and Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
Italian (and Spanish)
Prof. Tatiana Kirilova Kirova
The thesis aims to assess the protection, conservation and preservation
policies of UNESCO World Heritage Sites implemented in Italy and Spain.
The study is based on a comparison between the management of two World
Heritage Sites: the Lonja de la Seda in Valencia and the Church and
Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. The Thesis analyses
the two buildings in a comparative perspective by focusing on the different
ways of restoration. It compares also the measures adopted to protect and
present not only the Sites (core zones) but the whole surrounding urban
context (buffer zones), in order to improve access and usability. The Lonja de
th
la Seda was enlisted in the World heritage List in 1996 at the 20 Session of
the World Heritage Committee according to inscription criteria (i), (iv). In 2006 a
monitoring report highlighted conservation, social and economic benefits of the
WH status, and stressed a few main issues: the weakness of management,
the loss of inhabitants in the district and loss in social quality; the insufficient
information considering the large number of visitors; the excessive amount of
traffic in the area, which is the cause of air pollution. The thesis assesses the
actions implemented by the City of Valencia as consequence of the results of
the periodic monitoring, The Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria
delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci was declared WHS
th
in 1980 at the 4 session of the World Heritage Committee, according to
criteria (i), (ii). The 2006 monitoring report pointed out the inadequate status of
boundaries of the site, to protect it from traffic and various forms of pollution. In
terms of management strengths and weaknesses, the report stressed the
specific conservation difficulties related to highly technological protective
devices that require constant attention and monitoring. For each site, the
research analyzes the historical, urban, normative and structural context,
and focuses the approach to preservation, conservation and enhancement
through the entire project cycle management, by taking into account the initial
management plan, the independent assessment of the site submitted at the
time of nomination, the results of the periodic monitoring reports, and current
prospects for enhanced presentation, with special emphasis on the
management and possible expansion of buffer zones. The study draws some
general lessons from the overall process of monitoring and evaluation, by
applying a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats).
Publications and
articles
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Davide Mezzino, Tatiana Kirilova Kirova: “Dal restauro urbano alle Politiche
d’intervento. Le smart cities e il caso dell’Aquila”.
Italian
ARCHITETTURA E CITTA’ ARGOMENTI DI ARCHITETTURA. Nuovi scenari
urbani Opere Progetti Utopie, pp.34‐36. Published by Di Baio Editore, Milano.
ISBN 887499292-0
September 2014
Davide Mezzino: “Digitalization of cultural heritage’s tangible & intangible
dimensions”.
English
BEST PRACTICES IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT.
FROM THE WORLD TO POMPEII. Le vie dei Mercanti, XII Forum
Internazionale di Studi by Carmine Gambardella. Published by La Scuola di
Pitagora, Napoli.
ISBN 978-88-6542-347-9
May 2014
Davide Mezzino, Giovanni Castaldo, Cristiana Oggero, Andrea Rolando
Bogdan Stojanovic: “Una Smart Region tra Torino e Milano per EXPO 2015
ICTs e riequilibrio territoriale”.
Italian
Atti della XVI Conferenza Nazionale Società Italiana degli Urbanisti,
Urbanistica per una diversa crescita, Napoli, 9‐10 maggio 2013, in Planum.
The Journal of Urbanism, no.27, vol.2(2013), pp.1‐7.
ISSN 1723‐0993
October 2013
Davide Mezzino, Giovanni Castaldo, Tijana Djordjevic, Benedetta Giudice,
Michele Giusto, Cristiana Oggero: “E-SCAPE. New tools and new opportunities
for the localization of Expo 2015 general interest services along the Canale
Cavour, a backbone of the Milan- Turin urban region”.
English
Multidisciplinarity and innovation ASP project 7, Polipress 2013, Milano.
ISBN 9788873980766
June 2013
Davide Mezzino, Tatiana Kirilova Kirova: “Landscape design and sustainable
development: from smart City to the smart Land”.
English
HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE LANDESIGN focus on CONSERVATION
REGENERATION INNOVATION. Le vie dei Mercanti, XI Forum Internazionale
di Studi by Carmine Gambardella. Published by La Scuola di Pitagora, Napoli.
ISBN 978-88-6542-290-8
June 2013
Davide Mezzino, Ivano Verra: ” Le aree metropolitane: identità locali e
‘networking’ contro la decrescita”.
Italian and English
I BENI CULTURALI, tutela, valorizzazione, attività culturali, architettura
contemporanea e bioarchitettura. Rivista bimestrale a carattere scientifico.
Anno XX n. 4/5
February-March 2013
Author(s) and title
Davide Mezzino: “ENHANCEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A UNESCO
SITE WITH ITS TERRITORIAL RELATIONS. The “Sacri Monti of Piedmont
and Lombardy” in reference to the UNESCO Site of the “Route of Santiago of
Compostela”.
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English, Italian and Spanish
On-line publication, honor thesis:
http://www.architesi.polito.it/dettaglio_tesi.asp?id_tesi=4360
December 2012
Davide Mezzino: “Trees in the urban and rural landscape: value and
enhancement of a common heritage”.
Italian and English
I BENI CULTURALI, tutela, valorizzazione, attività culturali, architettura
contemporanea e bioarchitettura. Rivista bimestrale a carattere scientifico.
Anno XX n. 1
January-February 2012
Davide Mezzino, Maria Azahara Hernando: “Bergolo: identità nascosta,
progetto di recupero e valorizzazione del paesaggio”.
Italian and English
I BENI CULTURALI, tutela, valorizzazione, attività culturali, architettura
contemporanea e bioarchitettura. Rivista bimestrale a carattere scientifico.
Anno XIX n. 4/5
July-October 2011
Davide Mezzino, Ivano Verra: ” I muri nelle nostre città. Il recupero del Muro
della Palazzina FIAT del Lingotto, Torino”.
Italian and English
I BENI CULTURALI, tutela, valorizzazione, attività culturali, architettura
contemporanea e bioarchitettura. Rivista bimestrale a carattere scientifico.
Anno XIX n. 1
January-February 2011
Certifications
Certifications of language
knowledge
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
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)
Prize(s)
Premio OPTIME
Award for the best graduate students of the year 2012/2013, patronized by
Unione Industriale Torino.
First Prize
First prize at the Call for ideas “ Spazio pubblico | networks | social innovation”,
patronized by Biennale Spazio Pubblico 2013.
Call for ideas
Member of a five people team, winner of the contest of Changemakers for
Expo Milano 2015. Title of the winning project Winning of the first selection with
the project: “[e]-Scape - New tools and new opportunities for the localization of
Expo 2015 general interest services along the Canale Cavour, a backbone of
the Milano-Torino urban region”.
Member of the Scientific
Committee
From 2012 member of the Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Paolo
Ferraris s.r.l.
Work experience,
stages, studies abroad
• Date (from October 2013 – to
February 2014)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (October 2012)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (from July – to April
2012)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (from November 2011 –
to June 2012)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (October 2011)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
Politecnico of Turin, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24 - 10129, Torino, Italy
Tutor assistant, didactic activities
Part-time collaboration
Supporting practical and theorical lessons
Subjects:
 GIS for the Cultural Heritage – Digital History, Prof. F. Rinaudo,
Prof.ssa R. Tamborrino.
URBIT s.r.l., Urbanistica Italiana s.r.l., P.zza Farnese, 44, 00186, Roma, Italy
Congress Urban Promo 2012_ Social Housing
Employment on call
Exhibition mounting, Technical assistant
United Nations System Staff College - Viale Maestri del Lavoro,10,
10127 Torino, Italy
Strengthening collaboration within the UN system, increasing operational
effectiveness across the system, enhancing cooperation between the UN
system and Members States, NGOs and civil society, developing and
maintaining a cohesive system-wide management culture
Internship
Designer, building survey, diagnostics, refurbishing and renewal proposals for
United Nations System Staff College offices and work places.
Politecnico of Turin, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24 - 10129, Torino, Italy
Collaborator, didactic activities
Part-time collaboration
Supporting practical and theorical lessons
Subjects:
 l’Atelier progetto di Restauro, Prof.ssa C. Bartolozzi,
 l’Atelier di Urbanistica, Prof.ssa A. Spaziante,
 Workshop UNESCO, Prof.ssa T. K. Kirova.
URBIT s.r.l., Urbanistica Italiana s.r.l., P.zza Farnese, 44, 00186, Roma, Italy
Congress Urban Promo 2011_Preview Social Housing
Employment on call
Technical assistant
• Date (January 2010)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (from September – to
December 2010)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date (from May – to July
2010)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
• Date ( from January 2008 to
present)
• Name and address of
firm/university
• Type of business or sector
• Type of employment
• Main activities and
responsibilities
Fondazione Paolo Ferraris s.r.l. - Corso Galileo Ferraris, 99 - 10128 Torino
Temporary employment
Survey and photographic reportage of the Colcavagno Castle (Montiglio, Asti)
Studio ArchIva s.r.l. - Via S. Antonio Da Padova, 10, 10121 Torino
Construction, Restoration, Urban Planning
Temporary employment
Designer, building survey, diagnostics
Estudio de Arquitectura y Urbanismo Llorens, Fornes y Navarro S.L.P. Calle Doctor Garcìa Donato n 6, 4. 46021 Valencia
Construction, Restoration, Infrastructures, Urban Planning
Temporary employment
Designer, building survey
University of Cambridge - Esami in lingua inglese per il rilascio di attestati,
Sig. Riccardo Danile, Via Susa, 3 10138 Torino
English exams
Employment on call
Invigilator during the exams
Personal skills and
competences
Acquired in the course of life and
career but not necessarily
evidenced by formal certificates
and diplomas.
Italian
Mother tongue
Other language(s)
• reading
• writing
• speaking
English
excellent
excellent
excellent
Spanish
• reading
• writing
• speaking
excellent
excellent
excellent
Social skills and
competences
Living and working with other
people, in multicultural
environments, in positions where
communication is important and
situations where teamwork is
essential (eg. Culture and
sports), etc.
Organisational skills and
competences
Eg. coordination and
management of people, projects
and budgets; at work, in voluntary
work (eg. culture and sports) and
at home, etc.
Technical skills and
competences
With computers, specific kinds of
equipment, machinery, etc.
Artistic skills and
competences
1. Intervention “Life cycle assessment and cost innovation” at Conference
‘‘2012-2013 anni di crisi, proposte innovative per la riduzione dei costi’’,
promoted by Associazione Italiana Tecnici Industrie Vernici e Affini
(AITIVA); MADE expo 2012 Milano – Fiera Milano – Rho 18th October,
2012.
2. Administrative
organization
and
exhibition
mounting:
“Bridging/Ponteggiando. Ponti e viadotti architetture del/nel paesaggio”.
Sala delle Colonne, Castello del Valentino (29 June - 6 July 2012).
3. Member of a four people team, winner of the contest of Politecnico of Turin
to fund new projects through the ‘5 per mille’ contribution from the income
tax. Title of the winning project: “Ex Manifattura Tabacchi, recuperare la
memoria per dipingere il futuro”, participatory design for the organization of
the workshop.
4. Exhibition personal works at the show: “Architetture dello spazio pubblico
in città”, Sala delle Colonne, Castello del Valentino (9–16 July).
5. Exhibition of personal works within the initiative “Camminata tra le risaie
alla scoperta di Vettignè” promoted by the Associazione Amici della Via
Francigena – Città di Santhià Castello di Vettigné, 14th September, 2011.
6. Active Participation at:
 Workshop “Progettazione e design” at the Istituto Europeo di Design
(IED);
 Workshop ”Interior design” at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED);
 Workshop on redevelopment of the area Dora - Base di Stura
(Piemonte) “Riprogettare il paesaggio nell’ambito della sostenibilità”.
7. Community social worker; activities of social assistance to people with
disabilities and senior citizens.
8. Practiced Sports: tennis, swimming, sailing, skiing and basketball.
Capability of comunicating and coordinating groups of people at different
institutions: Associazione Guide e Scout Cattolici Italiani (AGESCI); Movimento
Eucaristico Giovanile (MEG); Organizzazione non lucrativa di utilità sociale
(ONLUS) “Il punto della gioia“ (assistance to people with disabilities).
Capability of using the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Access), 3ds Max, CAD, Illustrator, Sketch up, Adobe Acrobat
(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver), GIS.
Pianoforte: certificate at
the musical Association
Michelangeli”, Torino, pianoforte basic2, solfeggio basic2.
“Arturo
Benedetti
Music, writing, drawing etc.
Referees
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Prof. Arch. Javier Rivera Blanco, Full Professor of Theory and History of
Architecture and Restoration. Faculty of Architecture – Universidad de
Alcalà de Henares (UAH).
Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso - Plaza de San Diego, s/n 28801 - Alcalá
de Henares (Madrid)
Tel.: 91 885 40 83 / interno 80147
e-mail: javier.rivera@uah.es

Prof. Arch. Tatiana Kirilova Kirova, Full professor of Restoration Faculty of
Architecture Politecnico di Torino. Turin, Italy.
Tel. : +39 0669207645
e-mail: tatiana.kirilova@polito.it / tatianakirova@tiscali.it

Prof. Arch. Agata Spaziante, Full Professor of Urban and Territorial
Planning - Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and
Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino. Turin, Italy.
Tel.: +39 0110907452 / 7452
e-mail: agata.spaziante@polito.it

Prof. Eng. Fulvio Rinaudo, Confirmed Associated Professor, Department of
Architecture and Design (DAD), Politecnico di Torino. Turin, Italy.
Tel: +39 0110907659 / 7659
e-mail: fulvio.rinaudo@polito.it

Dott. Massimo Tommasoli, Permanent Observer for IDEA to the UN at
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
336 East 45th Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017 - USA
Tel: +1 212 286 1084
e-mail: m.tommasoli@idea.int
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Prof. Arch. Carla Bartolozzi, Full professor of Restoration Faculty of
Architecture, Politecnico di Torino. Turin, Italy.
Tel. : +39 336 606102
e-mail: carla.bartolozzi@polito.it

Dr. Paolo Ferraris, Founding member of the Fondazione Paolo Ferraris s.r.l.
Corso Galileo Ferraris, 99 - 10128 Torino
Tel: +39 011 812 7493
e-mail: info@fondazionepaoloferraris.it

Maria Paola Azzario Chiesa, President of the UNESCO Centre of Turin
International Training Centre of the (ILO)
Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10, 10127 Turin - Italy
Tel: +39 011 6965476 - +39 011 6936425
e-mail: info@centrounesco.to.it

Ceratto, Paolo, Deputy Director - Administration and Management United
Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)
Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10, 10127 Torino, Italy
Tel: +39 011 65 35 911
e-mail: p.ceratto@unssc.org