Location: Milán

  • Detail matters: permitting and collaboration

    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…

  • Milan Design Week 2023: discovering the latest innovations in design

    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…

  • Detail matters: six top tips for architectural projects in heritage buildings

    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…

  • Detail matters: balancing functionality and heritage

    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…

  • Meet Giacomo Spinelli, Hyphen’s director in Milan

    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…

  • Hyphen appoints five new directors

    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…

  • Abercrombie & Fitch

    Abercrombie & Fitch

    Since 2005, our teams across Europe have worked with Abercrombie & Fitch and its Gilly Hicks and Hollister brands. Working across Europe, we have helped A & F open stores in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK. Location Sector Expertise Key contacts:

  • Milan team moves to larger office space

    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…

  • Hyphen appoints first associate in Milan

    Hyphen appoints first associate in Milan

    We are pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Vatteroni to the position of associate. Laura is now our first associate in Milan, starting her new role today (1 July 2022). Laura originally joined Hyphen in 2015, in London, initially as a technician, before becoming an architect in 2016. In London, Laura worked on a…

  • Laura’s story

    Laura’s story

    Laura Vatteroni joined Hyphen in London in 2015. After moving back to her native Italy during the pandemic, Laura rejoined Hyphen in 2021 and now works primarily with our team in Milan. Laura is an architect with extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked with some of the world’s most famous brands. We interviewed…