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Celoria Architects

Switzerland

Celoria Architects

Celoria Architects, established in 2002 by Aldo Celoria in Balerna, Switzerland, has distinguished itself as a leading Swiss practice renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable design and spatial poetry. Based with operations extending to public and private projects, the firm demonstrates exceptional design excellence through a comprehensive portfolio.


Under the creative direction of principal architect Aldo Celoria, the firm leads a dynamic multidisciplinary team including Verena Argenti, Nadia Cristelo Dias, and Paolo Tutone. Aldo Celoria, born in Mendrisio, Switzerland, in 1969, graduated in industrial design from the University of Milan Polytechnic School of Design in 1992 and completed his architecture degree at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture in 2002. He brings international experience including collaborations with Clorindo Testa's architecture studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997-1998), and Vacchini Architecture Studio in Locarno (2001).


The firm's design philosophy centers on "creative empathy" and "poetics of sustainability," transcending conventional sustainability metrics to pursue the creation of ecological systems in harmony with nature. Their design methodology emphasizes "searching for the soul of the place," establishing emotional connections between inhabitants and landscape through sensory interaction with nature to achieve harmony and inner well-being.


Notable achievements include the TECU Architecture Award for House t and a SIA Award mention for Balerna Secondary School, validating their commitment to architectural innovation. Since 2009, Celoria has been invited to conduct seminars at the University of Engineering in Naples, the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, SUPSI in Canobbio, California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), and i2a in Vico Morcote. Currently, the firm engages in public mandates with the municipalities of Stabio, Bellinzona, Torricella, Coldrerio, and Savosa, while maintaining projects with private clients for single-family residences. Celoria Architects has established new paradigms in Swiss contemporary architecture through a diverse portfolio spanning residential, educational, and public projects, demonstrating consistent commitment to environmental sensitivity and spatial quality.

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