About

Cristiano Luchetti holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, a Master’s in Architecture from Penn State University, and a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Design from the Università Politecnica delle Marche. He is an accomplished architect, researcher, and educator with over 25 years of experience spanning both professional practice and academia. After a professional career in Hong Kong, since 2012, he has been involved in teaching and researching architectural and urban design at prominent universities in the UAE. Currently, Cristiano serves as the Creative Director at Binghatti Group in Dubai, where he leads consultancy efforts for large-scale projects across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors in the Middle East. In addition, he is an Associate Editor Middle East for Compasses Architecture & Design, where he regularly contributes expert analysis on the architecture and urbanism of the Arabian Gulf. In 2018, he co-curated the Egyptian pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, and in 2021, he co-authored the book *Desert:Space - Architecture for Emptiness*. Cristiano is also a sought-after juror for prestigious international competitions and awards.