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Design & Build

Creating Inspiring Workspaces That Drive Success 
Design & Build

Our design and build services deliver integrated solutions that transform your vision into reality. We combine technical excellence with architectural creativity tailored for the Italian market, addressing its unique regulatory landscape and design preferences. Our turnkey methodology manages every aspect of your project, from a modern office fit-out to a retail space transformation through an industrial retrofit or a full building refurbishment, ensuring quality, functionality, and sustainability remain at the core of your development. 

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What Sets Us Apart

Delivering Flexibility

We adapt our design & build approach to diverse commercial landscapes, including historic city centres and business parks. By aligning with local regulations and practices, we deliver optimal results,whether developing within major metropolitan areas or supporting growth across broader regional territories.

Reducing Risk

We simplify projects with unified accountability and clear communication, essential for navigating local regulations. Our team ensures compliance with permits, environmental assessments, and construction standards, delivering transparency and certainty throughout the process.

Accelerating Delivery

By leveraging strong ties with local suppliers and contractors, we speed up completion, despite strictly regulatory. Our team efficiently manages approvals and documentation, helping clients seize market opportunities while staying compliant with regional construction rules.

Supply Chain Optimisation

We partner with trusted local suppliers and specialised subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery. We source materials that meet regulatory standards and deliver aesthetic appeal for commercial properties.

Cost Optimisation

We cut intermediary costs by directly engaging local subcontractors, ensuring transparency while maintaining quality. Our cost breakdowns factor in regional labour and material variations, using value engineering to maximise ROI while respecting local practices and compliance costs. We also select and scale subcontractors based on the unique characteristics and technical requirements of each project, ensuring a targeted and efficient approach aligning them with the specific context of each client’s request.

Specialised

As experts in commercial fit-outs, we deliver tailored designs for office, retail, hospitality and industrial projects. Balancing functionality with architectural heritage, we create spaces that meet building standards and reflect each client’s brand within their unique business culture.

Our Aproach

Our Approach


Sustainability at the Core 

 

Our sustainable design & build approach aligns with national environmental regulations and green building standards, reducing ecological impact whilst delivering long-term value. We prioritise eco-friendly materials sourced from local suppliers, energy-efficient systems compliant with national standards, and waste reduction strategies that support circular economy objectives and corporate sustainability requirements. 

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Designed to Inspire


Our design philosophy elevates user experience through architectural innovation that respects design heritage whilst embracing contemporary functionality. We craft inspiring spaces that meet current operational demands and anticipate future workplace trends, from space planning that maximises natural light to 3D rendering that visualises concepts within a unique architectural context. 

Built to Suit


Our "Built to Suit" methodology delivers highly customised fit-out solutions tailored to each client's operational requirements within the regulatory framework. We meticulously translate visions into tangible designs that optimise functionality, efficiency, and scalability whilst ensuring compliance with local building codes and planning restrictions across different regions. 

Proven Project Delivery


Our integrated approach combines design and construction expertise for seamless project delivery from concept to completion across Italy. Unified management of architects, engineers, and specialists eliminates communication gaps, accelerating timelines whilst maintaining quality and cost control within construction standards and regulatory requirements. 

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Design & Build Services



Design Excellence


Our comprehensive design services include interior design, space planning, concept development, and detailed rendering that captures your vision within the local architectural context. We provide functional and architectural studies, construction drawings, and complete project documentation, alongside assistance with the permits and authorisations required. 

Project and Construction Management 


We deliver comprehensive project oversight including time planning, budgeting, and cost control. Our procurement expertise, direct construction site management, and move management services ensure seamless delivery whilst navigating regulatory requirements in construction standards. 

Construction Services


Our construction capabilities encompass all civil and engineering works including mechanical, electrical, security, and IT systems compliant with national standards. We coordinate custom furnishings and specialised finishes, managing relationships with vendors and craftspeople to deliver exceptional results that reflect a commitment to quality and design excellence. 

Specialisation

Sector Design & Build Solutions


Office

 

We design inspiring, productive workspaces that reflect your corporate identity whilst embracing a sophisticated business culture. Our expertise covers open-plan configurations, private offices, meeting areas, and collaborative zones, ensuring compliance with workplace regulations, comfort standards, and efficiency requirements. We manage your office transformation end-to-end across major business centres. 

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Industrial & Logistics


We design and construct efficient, scalable industrial facilities including refurbishment of warehouses and manufacturing plants across key logistics corridors in Italy. Our focus on operational flow optimisation integrates sustainability requirements, safety regulations, and functionality standards that enhance performance and support business growth within the industrial landscape. 

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Retail


We create engaging retail environments that attract customers and drive sales across diverse retail markets, from high-street locations to modern shopping centres. Our expertise covers traditional retail concepts, contemporary showrooms, and shopping malls, combining aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency that resonates with consumer preferences in Italy. 

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Hospitality 


We offer construction and project management services for hospitality spaces that capture renowned service excellence and cultural heritage in Italy. Our expertise spans hotels, restaurants, conference facilities, and leisure venues, integrating hospitality traditions. We ensure compliance with tourism regulations while creating memorable experiences that reflect local character and international appeal. 

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Team

Luca De Domenico
Luca De Domenico

Partner, Head of Design & Build
Milan, Italy

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Davide Santicchia - Italy
Davide Santicchia

Partner
Rome, Italy

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Lamberto Agostini
Lamberto Agostini

Head of Project & Development Services and Asset Services Italy
Milan, Italy

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Giusi Ferone web people
Giusi Ferone

Associate - PDS Italy - Business Development
Italy

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Research

Fit Out Cost Guide
Insights • Workplace

Italy Office Fit Out Cost Guide

Revitalize your office space in Italy with our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2025. Start redefining your workspace in cultural and economic hubs like Milan and Rome today!
26/09/2025
Italy
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Italian Real Estate Market Trends & Outlook 2024/2025

This report delves into the key transformations shaping Italian real estate, providing valuable insights for investors seeking opportunities amid uncertainty.

Anna Strazza • 13/02/2025
Inclusive Cities Barometer
Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Inclusive Cities Barometer

We quantified the social value of our cities. Our bold idea was to map out, track and measure how inclusive our cities are. We introduce the industry’s most comprehensive urban inclusion data set: The Inclusive Cities Barometer.
05/07/2024
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Research • Economy

European Outlook 2024

Tailored for investors and property owners, our insights offer a clear path through the complexities of today’s market.
Sukhdeep Dhillon • 11/12/2023
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Insights • Economy

Italy Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in Italy.
Raffaella Pinto • 23/09/2022
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Six Tips from Italian Real Estate

The beginning of 2021 marked the same trend recorded at the end of 2020 for real estate sector in Italy, highlighting a 33% drop in investments compared to the same period of the previous year.
28/04/2021
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Insights • Economy

Italian Real Estate Overview Year End 2020

The resurgence of coronavirus cases in October led to a slowdown in the economic activity at the end of 2020 leading to a decrease in GDP in the fourth quarter, partially offsetting the sharp increase experienced in the third quarter. 
Raffaella Pinto • 24/02/2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial construction in Italy requires various permits depending on project scope and location. We manage the entire permitting process, from initial planning applications to final occupancy certificates, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations, regional building codes, and national safety standards throughout your project.

Building regulations in Italy require careful planning and documentation, which we integrate into our project timelines from the outset. Our local expertise ensures efficient navigation of approval processes, from heritage considerations in historic centres to environmental assessments for new developments, minimising delays whilst maintaining compliance.

We collaborate effectively with established local contractors and suppliers, leveraging our network whilst incorporating your preferred partners. Our project management approach ensures seamless coordination between all parties, maintaining quality standards and delivery schedules regardless of team composition.

We implement sustainable practices aligned with national environmental standards, including energy-efficient systems, locally-sourced materials, and waste reduction strategies. Our approach supports the country's sustainability objectives whilst delivering long-term operational benefits and compliance with evolving environmental regulations.

We navigate heritage and architectural restrictions in Italy through careful planning and collaboration with local authorities. Our design team understands the balance between preserving architectural character and meeting modern functional requirements, ensuring projects respect cultural significance whilst achieving operational objectives.

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