Danilo Picca was born in Savigliano (Cuneo, Italy) on January 17th, 1981, and he lives in Saluzzo.

He attends the Faculty of Construction Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin (2000-2005) where he collaborates with Professor Carlo Caldera during his courses of Technical Architecture (Polytechnic University of Turin - I.S.E.T. Department).

Once he graduates in Construction Engineering, and he matriculates in the Faculty of Architecture of the Polytechnic University of Turin, he starts to collaborate (2005-2012) with Eng. Ivano Testone. Therefore, he combines his professional activity with an in-depth analysis of the architectural subjects treated at the University throughout his participation in conferences, conventions and competitions.

After his graduation in Architecture, he starts his own studio, and he liaises with various professionals in the architectural planning and structural engineering field.

He is member of the Young Engineers Committee, of the Structures Committee, and of the Planning Comitee of the Engineers’ Order of the Province of Cuneo. He was member of the group for the selection of the teams for the static analysis of buildings in the areas affected by the earthquake in Abruzzo (Italy, 2009).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

- High School Diploma in Surveying (experimental training Progetto Cinque) released by the Technical Institute for Surveyors “Maurizio Eula” in Savigliano, scholastic year 1999-2000. Final dissertation in History of Architecture: “The fascist period. Political unrest, culture, characters and artistic events of the 1920’s and 1930’s in Italy.”, supervisors Professor Domenico Raspo and Professor Giancarlo Torrisi.

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin during the academic year 2002-2003. Graduation thesis in Architectural Relief: “Relief and historical analysis of the former Town Hall of Saluzzo.”, supervisors Professor Secondino Coppo and Professor Anna Osello. Final score 105/110.

- Master degree in Construction Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin during the academic year 2004-2005. Graduation thesis in Architectural Composition, Constructions Technique and Evaluation of Real Estate Investments: “Project of an underground parking garage with market area in Cavour square in Saluzzo. Fire resistance of the structure. Economic evaluation.”, supervisors Professor Secondino Coppo, Professor Silvio Valente, and Professor Franco Prizzon. Final score 107/110.

- Master degree in Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Turin during the academic year 2007-2008. Graduation thesis in Theory of Restoration: “Methods and historical cases of reinforcement: the Centre Of Saluzzo.”, supervisor Professor Emanuele Romeo, assistant supervisor Arch. Monica Naretto. Final score 110/110 cum laude.

- Engineering license received from the Polytechnic University of Turin in the second session of 2005, and engineering license of the province of Cuneo received on the 28-06-2006 with registration number A 1773.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

- Award for the thesis degree conferred by the "CONFINDUSTRIA CUNEO Industrial Union of the Province" under the "Competition thesis - 2005 edition".

- Mention in the ideas competition "The identity of public property" awarded by the State Property. "Redevelopment and refurbishment of the green area surrounding the Citadel of Alexandria. The Park of Sports"