Alessandra Basile

Co-founder of Archintorno, Architect and Photographer

Alessandra graduated from the Architecture program at University Federico II University of Naples. With Archintorno she has coordinated DesignBuild Studio projects in Mexico and Naples, investigated Roma housing conditions in Italy and Europe and has been involved in the cultural heritage promotion of Le Scalze. She is coordinator for the European DesignBuild Kowledge Network (EDBKN).
She has worked in Italy and abroad on integrated projects involving architecture and construction methods which utilize natural materials, low-tech building methods, reuse of waste materials and self-construction systems, and work with community involvement. As a Researcher she works with diverse topics related to architecture including the social impact of urban and rural transformation. Alessandra is also a Photographer.