Expert in Architectural Theory and Housing Design
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLuca Ortelli is a Professor Emeritus at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he led the Construction and Conservation Laboratory. After graduating in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1983, he established himself as an authority on 20th-century architectural history, particularly focusing on German avant-garde and Nordic domestic architecture. His research examines crucial architectural experiences from the early 20th century, with special attention to housing design and renovation. At EPFL, he chaired the 3rd year Bachelor Design Studio on Housing and taught Master-level courses in History of Housing and Architecture and Renovation. His academic work includes numerous publications on domestic architecture, contributing significantly to the understanding of modern architectural theory and housing design principles.