People

Different perspectives.
A shared vision.

Architecture and design come together in an exploration of space, materials and the ways we live.

André Thomas Balla01
Architect

André Thomas Balla

Born in France, he trained at the Versailles School of Architecture. After working in Paris with Fuksas Architectures and Atelier M. Labbe, he opened his studio in Catania with Simona Calvagna. Winner of the 2002 Prix Camelot, he designs residential and commercial spaces. His teaching includes Interior Architecture at Abadir Academy, beginning in 2017.

Carmelo Calvagna02
Designer

Carmelo Calvagna

Born in Paternò in 1947, he graduated from Catania’s State Institute of Art and studied set design in Rome. In 1978 he founded Studio Calvagna, a workshop for art, environment, image and living. His work spans residential and commercial interiors, design and exhibitions, alongside art and design events created with Carmen Di Benedetto.

Dialogue and collaboration

Simona Calvagna

Simona Calvagna, a building engineer and educator, works alongside André Thomas Balla on the relationship between architecture and landscape. Collaborations are credited on individual project pages.

Bosco Colto Campus 2024