Research, Experimentation and Teaching

Academic engagement, the detailed study of architectural heritage, and lecturing constitute the essential pillars defining a rigorous working methodology for the Principal of the Practice, Dr. Luca Protasi. This continuous pursuit of theoretical and technical advancement translates into a robust analytical capacity and an integrated design approach encompassing both architecture and structural engineering.

Key Areas of Activity and Milestone Experiences

• Teaching and Technical Training: Lecturing activity initiated in 2008 at accredited training institutions within the Tuscany Region. Experience includes specialized instruction and training in computer-aided design (2D and 3D CAD) and technical disciplines relating to construction and land management.
• Research and Analysis of Historical Contexts: In-depth investigation and architectural surveying of complexes of historical and monumental significance. This pathway was consolidated academically through a specialized study and a Bachelor’s thesis dedicated to a section of the Vittoriale degli Italiani (Gardone Riviera), establishing a rigorous method for addressing the historical context and unique constraints of heritage sites.
• Structural Engineering and Consolidation Studies: Theoretical research and applied modeling focused on existing building stock. The work developed for the Master of Science thesis centered on structural vulnerability analysis alongside methods for the remediation, restoration, and structural consolidation of masonry, reinforced concrete, and timber buildings, directly transferring scientific research criteria into the Practice’s professional operations.