“I believe in the interaction between different fields. Architecture, design, art, cinema, music, dance… They all participate in the creation of a unique space, leading to a stimulating sensory experience for users.”
About
About Daniela
Daniela is a RIBA-registered architect originally from Turin, Italy, where she earned a Master’s degree in Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Turin.
From an early age, two experiences shaped her creative path: watching her father design the family’s summer house and attending her first ballet class. Together, they developed her appreciation for composition, proportion and the relationship between structure, movement and space.
After graduating, Daniela spent over a decade practising architecture in Turin, working on a range of residential and public projects, including the Olympic Village for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympic Games.
Alongside her architectural career, she worked professionally in theatre and television as a dancer. This experience taught her to understand space through movement and to develop a sensitivity to rhythm, proportion, line, and balance. These principles continue to influence the way she approaches architecture and interiors.
For eight years, Daniela taught Interior Design at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin, guiding students in understanding clients’ needs and translating them into considered design solutions.
In 2014, Daniela moved to London to expand her international experience and develop a deeper understanding of UK design and construction standards. After working with selected architectural practices, she established her own studio in 2020.
Today, Daniela focuses on residential architecture and interior design, bringing both disciplines together through one integrated design process.
Her work combines technical knowledge with a considered approach to space, creating homes that respond to how people live while paying attention to light, materials, proportion and detail.
Approach
Every project is unique and begins with understanding how each client wants to live and what they want their home to achieve. Daniela’s design process starts by translating their needs, priorities and aspirations into a clear architectural vision.
She believes the strongest residential projects are created when architecture and interiors are considered together. Layout, natural light, materials, finishes and bespoke elements are developed as part of the same design process, allowing each decision to contribute to the overall vision.
Daniela’s artistic background has influenced the way she approaches space, with particular attention to composition, proportion, rhythm and atmosphere. These principles help create interiors that feel balanced, distinctive and connected to the people who use them.
“From an early age, I was taught to observe the composition of a scene and the harmony of its lines.”
Alongside the creative process, every project is supported by careful technical planning and close collaboration with consultants and contractors. This allows design ideas to develop into practical, well-resolved solutions that respond to the particular challenges of each property.
The aim is to create homes that are personal and functional, considered in every detail, with a clear relationship between architecture, interiors and the way people live.
Sustainability
Sustainable design is an integral part of Daniela’s approach to architecture.
Each project is developed with consideration of how the building responds to its surroundings, aiming to improve comfort, efficiency and long-term performance.
Sustainability is considered from the early stages of the design process rather than as an additional layer.
Site analysis, solar orientation, window positioning, natural ventilation, material selection, building footprint and appropriate technologies all inform the design decisions.
Where the project brief allows, Daniela works with energy consultants to explore further opportunities to improve energy performance and reduce environmental impact.
Through careful design and consideration of the existing conditions, each project aims to create homes that are efficient, adaptable and designed to last.