Stefano Capranico
Biography
ABOUT
Stefano Capranico is Senior Associate at the globally acclaimed practice UNStudio, having previously served as the Head of Architecture and Interior Design at Pininfarina. He graduated from the Turin Polytechnic Faculty of Architecture in 2007. During his time at Pininfarina, he played a pivotal role in leading the design of prestigious projects such as the Juventus Stadium in Turin, the Cyrela Tower in São Paulo, and Ferra in Singapore. In the 10 years that he has been part of the UNStudio team, he has been involved in successful international competition participations and ground-breaking projects such as FOUR Frankfurt, IPAI – AI Innovation Campus in Heilbronn, Eclipse in Dusseldorf, Überseequartier in Hamburg and many others. Throughout his multifaceted professional journey, he has gained extensive experience by undertaking projects noted for their scope and complexity, always maintaining a broad vision without overlooking the finer details. Engaged in thought-provoking design, Stefano specializes in high-end architecture and interior design from concept to completion, emphasizing that beyond the buildings themselves, the unique social, cultural, and economic contexts of each location are meticulously considered. Ultimately, the focus is on People.
AWARDS
- FOUR Frankfurt: Finalist at World Architecture Festival 2019.
- FOUR Frankfurt, Special Mention, category Excellent Architecture, at the German Design Award 2021.
- FOUR Frankfurt, De Immobilienmanager Award 2020 Architectural Competition 1st Prize
PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT
Project #1: @__captainwhite__
Start year: 01.12.2014
The Wasl Tower is a benchmark 302 metre super-high-rise structure in a pivotal Dubai location. The Wasl Tower will have one of the world’s tallest ceramic facades and will be a regional touchstone for adaptability and sustainability. Its capacity to acclimatise to local temperatures through shading and cooling techniques sets this building apart within the hot desert climate. Its design aesthetic and ‘contrapposto’ structure revolves around ‘Figures in Motion’ and references the interconnectivity of Dubai’s complex and thorough infrastructure. This adaptable, multipurpose addition to Dubai’s skyline reflects mobility, establishes sustainability and provides opportunity.
Project #2: FOUR Frankfurt
Start year: 23.12.2015
Comprising four high-rise towers with a multi-storey plinth and housing mixed-use programmes, large public spaces and incorporated subsidised housing, UNStudio’s design will create a ‘City for All’ in the heart of Frankfurt. At least 3,000 people are expected to work in the new neighbourhood, while about 1,000 people will live there. Apart from apartments and offices, the complex will also include catering, retail, hotels, local shops, a children’s playground and adventure areas. With its special location within the skyline and its adjacency to the shopping and pedestrian zones of the city centre, the project has the potential to create an area of cosmopolitan urbanism that is unique in Germany. The development operates as an urban hinge to connect the financial district with the city centre. With a diversity of publicly accessible functions not only connects former separated areas of the city, but creates a unique and lively destination for inhabitants, professionals from the Bankenviertel, neighbours and visitors. Through a sequence of two public squares and numerous pedestrian accesses the new quarter promises to become a lively new neighbourhood in Frankfurt.
