UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects

In the field of architecture and design, influencers are called Archistars

The term “Archistar” was coined to describe architects and designers who are world-famous, admired, revered and paid like a star of entertainment. To return to Treccani's technical definition, it is "a neologism coined a few years ago by Gabriella Lo Ricco and Silvia Micheli, scholars of contemporary architecture, to define architects to whom the caliber of the media has given the characteristics of a star.

Archistar can have a significant impact on consumer choices, as their followers often seek to emulate their projects and design choices. Furthermore, they can also influence the architecture and design industry, as their opinions and design choices can become trends followed by other industry professionals.

The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf. In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planining Architecture, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the studio and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri.

Paolo Lettieri, graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan, has been collaborating with various international architecture and engineering firms since 2000. In 2009 he founded UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects in Milan and UPA Consultancy in Abu Dhabi in 2007. He obtained a Master's degree in Real Estate at the MiP Graduate School of Business in Milan. In 2018 he co-founded a pioneering Start Up, for the creation of a Real Estate system, based on Blockchain technology.

Mangrove Place is a superb residential tower overlooking the Mangrove Canal on Al Reem Island.

The area is considered one of the most rapidly developing neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi. Designed by Paolo Lettieri and Aswan Ibrahim Zubaidi, the building is characterized by staggered terraces and balconies that offer a panoramic sea view. The distinctive form visually contrasts with the glass skyscrapers that surround the area, breaking the rhythm of vertical blocks.

This Auditorium of VGIK has been designed by Italian architect Paolo Lettieri and UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects to become a modern, functional space to be utilized as a cinema and a concert hall at the same time to further promote creativity, the arts and an appreciation of modern entertainment in a space that encourages its media rather than limits it.
To ensure that the space was as functional for its acoustical use as possible, UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects supported the recommendations for the design and the selection of internal finishing that would work best for the space, as well as being aesthetically pleasing. allowing the best acoustical, functional and aesthetics solution for the main auditorium of 589 seats as well as for the small cinema rooms, didactic Theatre and the experimental theatre which seats 250 people.

Innovation _ Sustainability _ Design _ Architecture _ Real Estate

“Necessity is the mother of inventions”. Paolo fully embodies this mantra of his from both a human and professional point of view.

Paolo, graduated in architecture from the Polytechnic of Milan, began his professional career in 2000 collaborating with international architecture firms and engineering companies, until he founded UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects in 2009 in Milan in JV with UPA Consultancy in Abu Dhabi. He subsequently graduated from the MiP Graduate School of Business in Milan, in the executive course in Real Estate.

Always interested in digital services applied to construction, new IT technologies for RE and possible hybridizations in fields related to the world of architecture, he co-founded a start-up dedicated to the development of a Real Estate ecosystem based on Blockchain technology. Interested in environmental design and sustainability since his university years, in 2012 he designed the first LEED (Gold) registered building in Iraq.

As an architect he has designed and created various architectures and interior spaces including villas, auditoriums, hospitals, schools, university campuses, industrial buildings, masterplans mainly in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan and Italy.

The reFRAME Meeting relating to the TIME SPACE EXISTENCE Exhibition took place in the historic and prestigious Palazzo Michiel in Venice in the wake of the previous Milan NAI/23 Forum of: “Inclusive International Planning Part 2”. Several international projects were presented in the Venetian setting which involved architectural and urban planning studios such as UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects, Systematica, DIDOX, Wip architects, Vibrapac-Geo and Vibrapac Engineering, Rezina, Par-ky Italy and many others. The vision of companies and architects on the international theme fell perfectly into the international theme of "Africa Continent" of this year's Biennale. A great deal of research work by the partners and contents of great interest, focused on the sustainability and cultural inclusion of the territories and social structures involved, to the point of also presenting a Charity project for the African territory by the no-profit association. profit WIP for People. UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects presented its installation at Palazzo Bembo in Rialto in Project telling of creations and concepts developed for the Emirates and the Far East. And then the projects for the Chinese territory, Portugal, Egypt and so on. A cross-section of Italian projects of recognized excellence, as widely demonstrated throughout the world.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA established international architecture company currently has two offices: Milan and Abu Dhabi.

UPA, Urbanism Planning Architecture, focused on projects in the Middle East and Russia, makes use of the know-how of Paolo Lettieri, founding architect and director of the Milan office. Over the years, UPA has implemented various projects in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Iraq, Jordan, Quatar and Italy.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects has been appointed to have an auditorium acoustically performed both as a cinema and as a concert hall and for a modern aesthetic design. The project has an innovative system of acoustic revolving paneling digitally controlled by sensors and dedicated software to change the acoustic configuration of the hall, designed in cooperation with Ing. Brugola. The organic shape of ceiling is developed for best possible acoustic refraction. The curved suspended ceiling was designed and built with Topakustik panels mounted on curved steel ribs with a fixed geometry of 5m radius.

Mangrove Place is a tower residential complex built on Reem Island, new development of the City of Abu Dhabi.

The step terraced development of the tower made it possible to create a one-of-a-kind shape in Abu Dhabi. The stepped shape made it possible to break the monotony of the closed glass skyscraper area of ​​Al Reem Island and at the same time to have apartments with panoramic terraces overlooking the sea.

The trend of the superimposed terraces also allows canceling the sense of vertigo that occurs on towers of such height and gives the apartments of the headroom an excellent livability, unique for the city of Abu Dhabi.

The building, mainly intended for the western expats market, is spread over 29 floors above ground, 2 of which are on the podium, with 3 levels of underground parking spaces that can hold up to 600 parking spaces, for a total area of ​​about 80,000 square meters.

Ministry of Health of UAE decided to expand Al Qassimi Hospital, in addition to 200 beds for Maternity, Gynecology and Pediatrics as self-contained hospital for all kinds of services and facilities.
It was also decided to extend the Emergency department of the existing hospital to respond to the additional needs for better emergency services. Ministry of Public Works of UAE, that financed the project, appointed UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA as consultants for design and site supervision. The design is developed as joint venture between General Planning & UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA. UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA continued the project up to site supervision and final delivery to client.

The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf. In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the studio and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri.

The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf.
In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the studio and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri.

This elegant and luxurious structure represents an oasis of well-being and relaxation for women, but above all, it speaks to us of a culture, the Arab one, which sees women, by tradition and religion, strictly separated from men. It is well known that in Middle Eastern society the life of men and women is clearly divided and distinct: all houses have two living rooms, one for men and the other for women; at school, women study separately from the opposite sex and public places also have waiting rooms for women only.

If in everyday life the separation between the sexes could perhaps represent for the eyes of Westerners an exclusion of women from a male chauvinist society, the Ladies Club becomes a privileged place par excellence for women. A club where women from an elite by social and economic position can experience, in complete privacy and confidentiality, all the pleasures of luxury, body care and relaxation.

The project was started in 2008 with the first sketches of the concept of the architect Paolo Lettieri, who in addition to the Club House project, has been involved in the design of many internal areas over time. The designers of the entire complex also include the architect Aswan Zubaidi, the interior designer Sahar A. Yousif and australian architect Tony Owen.

The development of the terraced tower allowed us to create a form that would break the monotony of the residential towers and compact monotone Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi and at the same time to have apartments with generous terraces overlooking the sea. The trend of stepped terraces also allows you to undo the sense of vertigo that you have on towers of this height and the apartments with a head for excellent visibility, unique to the city of Abu Dhabi.

The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf. In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planining Architecture, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the studio and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri.

Mangrove Place is a superb residential tower overlooking the Mangrove Canal on Al Reem Island. The area is considered one of the most rapidly developing neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi. Designed by Paolo Lettieri and Aswan Ibrahim Zubaidi, the building is characterized by staggered terraces and balconies that offer a panoramic sea view. The distinctive form visually contrasts with the glass skyscrapers that surround the area, breaking the rhythm of vertical blocks.

A modern villa with a minimal but iconic design, this was the client's wish. This is how the project for a villa in Abu Dhabi was developed using essential shapes and refined materials in the name of luxury and comfort.

A LADIES CLUB IN THE PICTURESQUE ABU DHABI

The setting of the first ladies club in Abu Dhabi is set overlooking a picturesque lagoon specially created for the location to allowing the women to swim and relax safely and privately – a location that truly sets the scene for the rest of the build. This new club will become a symbol of luxury and comfort as hoped by UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planning Architecture, an international firm boasting offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi.

Mangrove Place is a superb residential tower overlooking the Mangrove Canal on Al Reem Island. The area is considered one of the most rapidly developing neighbourhoods in Abu Dhabi. Designed by Paolo Lettieri and Aswan Ibrahim Zubaidi, the building is characterized by staggered terraces and balconies that offer a panoramic sea view. The distinctive form visually contrasts with the glass skyscrapers that surround the area, breaking the rhythm of vertical blocks.

The pattern of stepped terraces and the generosity of its space also contribute to reducing the sense of vertigo that occurs on towers of this height, and gives the apartments excellent headroom liveability. After developing the final project and tendering it out to the constructor, UPA was subsequently called in to redefine the executive project.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects has been appointed to have an auditorium acoustically performed both as a cinema and as a concert hall with a modern and highly recognizable design. In order to be acoustically performing in both ways, the auditorium was designed with an innovative system of acoustic revolving paneling digitally controlled by sensors. A dedicated software controls the acoustic configuration of the hall. The acoustic panels are covered in Trevira fabric and in wood panels on other revolving faces. The organic curved shape of ceiling is developed for best possible acoustic refraction. It was designed and built with Topakustik panels mounted on curved steel ribs with a fixed geometry of 5m radius. The lights, the air vents and the sprinkler systems have been inserted in horizontal cuts in the false ceiling, so as to give a uniform design to the technological elements. Above the rear part of the seats are the projection room, the control room and a special private room to watch the film screenings. There is a lighting bridge over the false ceiling with manually operated lights for educational needs.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, entrusted with the project to build a prestigious and luxurious complex (for women only) in the United Arab Emirates

Milan, July 2020 - The first club dedicated exclusively to women was built in the splendid setting of Abu Dhabi, overlooking a lagoon in the crystal clear sea of the Persian Gulf. In the new club, luxury and comfort bear the signature of Urbanism Planining Architecture, an international architecture firm with offices in Milan and Abu Dhabi. The main architect of the Italian- Emirati firm and co-founder is the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri, along with CEO Iraqi architect Aswan Zubaidi.

ABU DHABI LADIES CLUB ABU DHABI -
Year: 2016
Studio: UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Abu Dhabi & Milan Director of Design: Mr. Aswan Zubaidi; CEO of UPA Director of Interior Design: Ms. Sahar Qudsi Concept Architect: Arch. Paolo Lettieri, Managing Partner of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects
Installed materials: Marmi Maximum - Gold Onyx 300x150

The New Maternity and Pediatric Hospital is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and commissioned by the Ministry of Public Works.

Al Qassimi Maternity and Pediatric Hospital in Dubai

The client in his decision to extend the services of Al- Qassimi Hospital included additional 200 beds for maternity, gynecology and pediatrics as self – contained hospital for all kinds of services and facilities. It was also decided to extend the emergency department of the existing hospital to respond to the additional needs for better emergency services.

The architectural design of the building, which stretches over an area of 43,500 square meters, is developed according to a rational management of space, which translates into a clear separation between the various departments: the three main units (gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics), area of medical treatment, the patient area, the ward reserved for vip (6 suites and 3 royal suites), called the royal ward, with private entrance.

The new university campus will be built in Al Qasim, near Babylon in Iraq. The project includes five colleges (agriculture, veterinary, biotechnology, food production and environmental technologies) and all the buildings necessary for their operation, including the canteen, the sports center, the student hostel, the houses for the staff and professors, the veterinary hospital, greenhouses, stables etc..
The campus is organized like an ancient city: in the center there is the main square surrounded by the most representative buildings such as the presidency, the library, the auditorium and the mosque, then the various colleges; outside the "city walls", the ellipse-shaped road that formally defines the "citadel", the fields with animals and other services. The interior of the ellipse is organized on several levels: the idea, already present in Leonardo's sketches, has been explored several times as an urban planning solution in numerous projects.

The new Maternity and Pediatric Hospital is located in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The project was commissioned by the Ministry of Public Works of the Emirate of the same name: the client, in addition to requesting the implementation of all types of services already present within the Al-Qassimi Hospital, decided to equip the new center with a further 200 maternity, gynecology and pediatric beds. There has also been a call to extend the emergency department of the existing hospital. The project scrupulously follows the Guidelines for Healthcare Services of the American Institute of Architects using the most modern technological equipment. The hospital combines technological excellence and respect for the environment.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA's design will potentially see the university as the first LEED certified building in the country. Once the campus is registered in the local Green Building Counsel (GBC), it can be classified according to LEED standards. Specifically, within the structure of the campus building plan, the Presidency Building is projected to achieve LEED Gold.

The new campus is located close to Al Qasim, in the Babil province of Iraq. The program of the newly established University shall be based on Green Technology Educations, comprising five colleges (agriculture, veterinary, biotechnology, food production and environmental college), with the presidency building and all related supportive facilities, including sports hall, main auditorium, central library, entertainment center in addition to student and staff housing.

Internationalization, UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planning Architecture, develops the project of a hospital that combines technological excellence and respect for the environment.
The new maternity and pediatric hospital commissioned by the Ministry of Public Works is located in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. The hospital, a completion of the existing one in Al Qassimi, was designed by UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, an international architecture firm that draws on the expertise of the Italian architect Paolo Lettieri.

It shows no signs of slowing down even in times of crisis. It grows in all markets, albeit in different forms, and adapts to every style, from minimal to baroque. The ultra-exclusive design is the segment of the future.

The super luxury furniture market is the best performing in the world, it is not affected by the crisis, on the contrary, it stands out precisely because, even in periods of economic and political difficulty, it continues to grow. It is aimed at a target with large budgets who wish to 'show off' their status symbols. It is a market that focuses on the exclusivity of the product, but above all of the service, including after-sales. Brand, aesthetics, quality, uniqueness, design, service: these are the distinctive elements. The priority of one element over the other varies, then, based on the geographical area.

Entrusted to UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA, Urbanism Planning Architecture, the prestigious residential project equipped with every comfort and luxury On Reem Island, a natural island and paradise for millionaires 600 meters from the coast of Abu Dhabi, stands...

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA release designs for first LEED Gold Certificate building in Iraq.

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is planning an enhancement of Higher Education in Iraq through the development of existing Universities/Colleges and the creation of new University Cities. UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA had been invited to pose ideas for the scheme alongside many other international consultants specialised in educational planning and design.

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA had submitted a complete study for planning and cost estimate for the Al Qassim Green University. The study was selected by the client and the team appointed to develop the architecture and engineering behind the project. Al Qassim Green University will be the first campus within the wider programme to be designed as per LEED criteria. The design team asserts that the campus Presidency Building will be first LEED Gold Certificate building in Iraq.