MEET THE TEAM

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  • Tommaso, Co-Founder and Art Director at Secchi Smith, qualified as an Architect in Florence, Italy in 2012. In 2013 he ventured into the world of Visualisation and began Architectural Visualisation career in Amsterdam before moving to London in 2015. Tommaso and Joshua set up Secchi Smith in 2019 following 4 years of working together.

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  • Joshua, Co-Founder and Studio Director at Secchi Smith, studied Architecture at Newcastle University, UK. In 2013 he moved to London, working in Architecture for 2 years where he discovered Architectural Visualisation. In 2015 he pursued a career in the industry and now has over 9 years experience. In 2019 he opened Secchi Smith in London with Tommaso.

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  • A passionate Roman designer, Alessandro took his first steps as a professional in the Italian capital, bouncing between Product Design and Interior Design projects. A two year stint in Florence led him to find his talent for Visualisation whilst working at Archea Associati. He joined Secchi Smith in Florence in 2022 before getting a one-way ticket to London, where he now feeds his creative spirit through exhibitions and exploring the outdoors by bike.

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  • Alberta studied Architecture in Venice and did her Master Thesis in Japan. In 2019, after a Postgraduate Master in Digital Architecture, she moved to London to start her career in Visualisation. Her passions are Art, Architecture and Travelling. After winning the Renzo Piano World Tour contest, she managed to combine these passions by visiting more than 50 Architecture projects around the world. One of the most important things for her is transferring these experiences into her work.

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  • Giovanni joined Secchi Smith at the beginning when it opened in 2019. He studied Architecture in both Italy and Spain before completing a Masters in Interior Design. He began his career in 2017 working for an Architecture firm in Milan as an Architectural Designer. In January 2019, Giovanni moved to London to pursue a career in Architectural Visualisation and joined Secchi Smith in the June. Outside of work he is a cooking enthusiast and a lover of long walks surrounded by nature.

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  • The youngest of the team, Lisa graduated in 2023 with a degree in Interior Design. Her passion for design goes hand in hand with the visualisation's one she was able to deepen during her studies and at the SOA Academy Masterclass. A genuine Bolognese who loves travelling, especially to warm / sunny destinations, who ended up living in London!

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  • Born in Turin, raised in Rome, Giovanni is an Architect with experience in South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. After completing the MADI program in Venice in 2020, he moved to London to pursue a career in visualisation at Secchi Smith. In 2021 he moved to Florence to help set up our 2nd office where he is now a Senior overseeing the day to day running of the office. Whenever possible, Gio loves to escape to the great outdoors, whether it’s riding his horse or hiking through mountains.

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  • Valentino studied Architecture at the University of Florence. His passion for drawing and painting led him to move to Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 2018. Whilst in Rotterdam, he worked as an in-house Visualiser before returning to Italy and working permanently in the field of Architectural Visualisation. Lover of electronic music and classic fiction books, he qualified as an Architect in 2019 and after several years of experience he joined Secchi Smith Florence office in 2022

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  • Marco graduated in Architecture from the University of Turin, entering the Visualisation world in 2018 in Milan where he refined his artistic flair. In 2021 he joined the Secchi Smith team in Florence as a Senior Artist. Marco is a dreamer, passionate about everything related to art and creativity, he loves black & white art photography and music of all genres, a great source of energy for him. In his free time he never stops exploring with his inseparable dog and life friend, Viola.

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  • Oliver, Lead Artist at Secchi Smith, studied Architecture at the University of Bath, UK. After graduating he started his career in visualisation and has been working in London for the past 7 years. He is a keen musician who has released two albums with his band, the artwork for which comes from his work combining digital visualisation with analog techniques such as woodblock printing and alternative process photography.

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  • Francesca, Senior Artist at Secchi Smith, studied Architecture at the University of Bath, UK. Working in both the UK and Germany, she has over 4 years experience in the Architectural Visualisation industry. Outside of work, Francesca has a keen interest in photography, exploring space and light through a range of subjects. Notably, her Photography work has been featured in Suitcase Magazine, showcasing travel photography in Warsaw, Poland.

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  • Francesco studied Architecture at the University of Florence. During his years of study, he uncovered the world of Architectural Visualization. Since 2019, after qualifying as an Architect, he has been working on architectural renovation and interior design projects, as well as participating in Architecture and Design competitions. He joined the Secchi Smith team in our Florence office in 2022 . Lover of gardening and art, he’s also a music addict with great dance moves!

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  • Chiara studied in both Italy and Portugal, qualifying as an Architect in Florence in 2020. She started her career in Barcelona and joined Secchi Smith in April 2021. She is a sun and sea lover, a sports enthusiast and a voracious reader. She loves being immersed in nature and taking long walks in the Tuscan countryside. First among all of her passions? Surfing. The sea it’s her main source of energy. When not in the office, you can find her surfing somewhere, trying to find the perfect waves.

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  • Soft hair and an irresistible look. Every day in our Florence office, Sole greets the team in a special way and is always ready to make them smile.

    When she is not at work (but also when she is at work) she loves cuddles, biscuits and playing with her ball.