April 16, 2025

SS02 Ep009 - Borderless Design & Built with Pier Alessio Rizzardi

57 minutes

For the ninth episode of the new season of Italian Village – The Podcast, we are excited to host Pier Alessio Rizzardi, founder of TCA Think Tank Design & Build, a creative hub operating between Italy and Asia.https://youtu.be/YVXmiGAb0S8

With his deep knowledge of Asian urban dynamics and refined Italian design sensibility, Pier Alessio offers a unique perspective on how urban studies can become a tool for cultural dialogue, innovation, and sustainability.

🎧 In this episode, Pier Alessio takes us through his experience designing award-winning residential projects in Singapore such as Yeo Terrace, Lee Terrace, and Goh Terrace. We discuss how technical language changes across contexts, how Asian and European identities merge in contemporary projects, and how his philosophy is rooted in both research and real-world experimentation.

From his academic path at Tsinghua University in Beijing to curating exhibitions and building homes that breathe with nature, Pier Alessio Rizzardi shares insights on navigating different design cultures, adapting to evolving urban landscapes, and shaping the cities of tomorrow.

📐 Don't miss this captivating dialogue that bridges continents and disciplines, offering inspiration for future urban designers, creatives, and anyone fascinated by the built environment and cultural identity.

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00:10 Introduzione e presentazione dell’episodio

01:00 Chi è Pier Alessio Rizzardi e cos'è TCA Think Tank

03:45 Da Milano, l'esperienza in Australia e Pechino

08:15 I progetti a Singapore: Yeo, Lee e Goh Terrace

15:10 Come la cultura asiatica ha influenzato la sua visione progettuale

20:33 La ricerca come strumento di design

27:45 Sostenibilita' e dialogo tra culture

34:50 Mostre, pubblicazioni e futuro delle città

41:20 Consigli per chi vuole lavorare in Asia

48:00 Conclusione e giochi finali

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Host: Omar Bassalti 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarbassalti/
Co-Host: Monica Vecchi 👉 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/monica-vecchi-490a5631

Guest: Pier Alessio Rizzardi 👉 https://tcadesignbuild.com/

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