Martino Picchedda Architetto

Martino Picchedda (Cagliari, November 6, 1983) is an Italian architect and engineer, graduated in 2007 in Building Engineering-Architecture from the University of Cagliari.

Immediately after graduation, he embarked on a professional path rich in experiences and significant projects. After a formative experience at the Giovanni Vaccarini Architetto studio in Giulianova (2008-2009), in 2011 he founded his own studio, Martino Picchedda Architecture Engineering, in Turri, a small town in Marmilla. Deeply connected to Sardinian tradition, Picchedda integrates the values and materials of the island culture into his projects, reinterpreting them through a contemporary language that engages with the historical and natural context. Specialized in public works, architectural recovery, and building restoration, Picchedda stands out for a design philosophy that combines creativity, functionality, and sustainability. His interventions, ranging from conservative restoration to urban regeneration, are driven by the desire to preserve and enhance local identities, highlighting the memory and soul of the places.

Among his most significant projects are:
. The recovery of the Casa delle Tradizioni in Simala (OR), a transformation project that has received important recognitions, including selection for the Piranesi Prize 2024 and the Gubbio Prize 2024. This project represents a virtuous example of enhancing local heritage, where modernity merges with tradition in an essential and poetic language.
. The expansion of the Cemetery of Pauli Arbarei (SU), a project that interpreted the place of memory as a reflective and celebratory space. The intervention focused on respecting the lives of the deceased and preserving the symbolic and meditative function of the cemetery space. The detail-oriented and sustainable design transformed the cemetery into a place of contemplation, enhancing its commemorative significance.
. The redevelopment of the road network in the historic center of Nurachi (OR), a project that transformed Mariano Street by replacing asphalt with paving stones and cobblestones.