Atelier Merla
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Atelier Merla is an architectural practice established by Francesco Merla, after his Bachelor's degree in Italy, in the Architecture School of Pescara (2005), an Architectural Master'degree in Collective Housing at ETSAM in Madrid (2009) and several professional experiences in Italy, Spain, Switzerland and France.
The Atelier's design approach is not focused on a predeterminated architectural language, but aims rather at a socially responsible project and a close connection with the context.
The design process is both pragmatic and poetic. It is characterized by an intense dialogue with the client and the users, as well as a collaborative attitude with the consultants and the contractors, to arrive at a solution which is architecturally, socially, ecologically, and economically coherent.
A strong network of partners and consultants allows us to respond to a wide range of projects, different for typology, size and location.
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L’Atelier Merla est une agence d’architecture fondée par Francesco Merla, après l’obtention de sa licence en Italie à l’École d’Architecture de Pescara (2005), d’un master en Logement Collectif à l’ETSAM de Madrid (2009), et après plusieurs expériences professionnelles en Italie, en Espagne, en Suisse et en France.
L’approche de l’atelier ne repose pas sur un langage architectural prédéterminé, mais vise plutôt un projet socialement responsable et en lien étroit avec le contexte.
Le processus de conception est à la fois pragmatique et poétique. Il se caractérise par un dialogue intense avec le maître d’ouvrage et les usagers, ainsi qu’une attitude collaborative avec les bureaux d’études et les entreprises, afin d’aboutir à une solution cohérente sur les plans architectural, social, écologique et économique.
Un solide réseau de partenaires et de consultants nous permet de répondre à une grande variété de projets, de typologies, de tailles et de localisations différentes.
Distinction / Prix
1st Prize (ongoing) International competitionCarpi, Italy, 2023, Urban regeneration and building renovation .
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4th Prize International competition, school canteen Fino Mornasco, Italy, 2020
3rd Prize International competition,“La porta di Sion”, La Spezia, Italy, 2018
honorable mention International competition,“Porta della Carnia ”, Tolmezzo, Italy, 2018
1st Prize International competition,“Piazza gregis”, Gorlago, Italy, 2010
runner-up International competition, Meno e Piu 6, Roma, Italy, 2008
1st Prize EUROPAN 9, European urbanity, sustainable city and new public spaces,Bisceglie, Italy,2007
runner-up National yacht design competition “Millevele”, Genova Italy, 2005
runner-up International competition “ il design mette le ali”, 2004
