Location: Milan
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Paula Martínez Vila
Director of business promotion
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Detail matters: sustainability in heritage building design
Heritage buildings present opportunities for applying circular economy principles, where architects and engineers can apply the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle. That means reducing resources and waste, reusing a building no longer in use and the existing materials within it, and recycling unwanted features or debris into something new. Heritage buildings also contain…
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Detail matters: permitting and collaboration
Architects are essential for heritage building projects, especially in their role as an executive architect – as the bridge between the client, consultants, and local authorities. With expertise in local regulations, including building code and permitting, good architectural professionals can make a huge difference in ensuring projects are delivered on time and reach completion. Mandatory…
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Milan Design Week 2023: discovering the latest innovations in design
As Milan Design Week 2023 has drawn to a close, members of Hyphen’s Milan team have been reflecting on their personal impressions of the world’s most influential design showcase. The team has considerable local expertise of the city and the Italian market, especially its architecture and design. So, what could be better than an opportunity…
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Detail matters: six top tips for architectural projects in heritage buildings
Running a heritage building project can be challenging, with many aspects for architects and engineers to consider. Whether it is sourcing rare materials, finding sustainable solutions, or working with local authorities, our knowledgeable and creative colleagues can help guide us through even the most overwhelming challenges. We asked Hyphen colleagues from around the world to…
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Detail matters: balancing functionality and heritage
In architecture, details matter. Attention to detail is at the heart of what we do, from building materials and energy efficiency to strong collaborations with colleagues, clients and local authorities. Details are especially important in retrofitting projects, where heritage buildings are given a new lease of life, balancing historical significance with contemporary functionality. We interviewed…
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Meet Giacomo Spinelli, Hyphen’s director in Milan
Giacomo Spinelli joined Hyphen in 2016 and recently oversaw the relocation of our Milan office which became necessary due to the growth of our business in Italy. Giacomo began this year in a new role, as a director, so we spoke to him recently to find out more about this career change. Congratulations on becoming…
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Hyphen appoints five new directors
We are pleased to announce the promotions of Sarah Fox, Peter Agnew, Giacomo Spinelli, Matías Menichetti and Michael Mullen, who all begin 2023 in their new roles as directors at Hyphen. Sarah Fox is also our COO and brings to the board both a deep knowledge of Hyphen as well as an understanding of professional…
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Since 2005, our teams across Europe have worked with Abercrombie & Fitch and its Gilly Hicks and Hollister brands on more than 50 projects in the retail and workspace sectors. Our collaboration with Abercrombie & Fitch began in 2005 when we were appointed as the local architect to support the opening of the brand’s first…
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Milan team moves to larger office space
Hyphen’s Milan team has relocated to a larger office in the city, as the team grows alongside a resurgent retail industry. The new location, at Via Leonardo Bistolfi 49 20134 in Milan, gives us a platform for further expansion and a more comfortable space, where colleagues can benefit from an improved office experience. Our office…
