company profile - ferrariarchitetti

Our experience in waterfront design and urban regeneration projects dates back to the 1990s and extends to the present day, highlighted by the Giovinazzo (BA) waterfront masterplan, which was showcased at the Venice Architecture Biennale in October 2025. This ongoing expertise also encompasses significant proposals for the waterfronts of Messina, Reggio Calabria, Savona, and Bari, demonstrating a sustained commitment to transforming coastal public spaces through innovative, context-sensitive architecture.

The company operates in the field of large-scale residential construction. Design and construction interventions for residential blocks and buildings represent one of the core strengths of ferrariarchitetti. Among the most recent residential interventions, “AB Parco” stands out: 120 apartments built on the edge of an integrated public park. The project faces the challenge of creating variety in the layout of the apartments to generate loggias and shaded spaces, prioritising the outlook towards the park, where public life unfolds.

Our company is specialized in the design of complex buildings, with a particular focus on advanced university facilities. Throughout its distinguished history, ferrariarchitetti has undertaken prestigious projects including the Universities of Lecce and Reggio Calabria; the university campus for organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and astronomy; as well as the student classrooms for the renowned Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna

Ferrariarchitetti boasts an impressive portfolio of projects for significant public buildings, encompassing administrative headquarters, courts, preture, and museums. Among the most recent structures successfully realised by the studio are the Pretura in Modugno, the Tribunal in Bitonto, the innovative reconstruction of the former meat market in Bari’s historic Città Vecchia, the Municipality of Santeramo in Colle, and the prestigious Rectorate building at the Politecnico di Bari. These projects exemplify the firm’s expertise in blending modern design with cultural and functional requirements.

Ferrariarchitetti is a specialised architecture firm renowned for its expertise in designing educational infrastructure, including school buildings, nurseries, childschools, and innovative facilities dedicated to teaching and learning. The studio emphasises sustainable, functional, and child-friendly designs that integrate modern pedagogical needs with environmental considerations, often incorporating natural light, flexible spaces, and energy-efficient materials. Notable projects in its portfolio include the Liceo Scientifico “Elena Corner” in Altamura, a contemporary high school that blends advanced educational spaces with local architectural traditions, and the asilo nido (nursery school) in Palo del Colle, which prioritises safe, playful environments for early childhood development.

Landscape architecture and related specialties in the integrated design of parks and gardens form a core activity of ferrariarchitetti. This encompasses holistic approaches to outdoor spaces, blending landscape planning, environmental integration, and aesthetic functionality for public parks, private gardens, and urban green areas. Ferrariarchitetti applies multidisciplinary expertise - drawing from architecture, agronomy, and ecology - to create sustainable, context-responsive designs that enhance both natural beauty and usability.

The musealisation and archaeological recovery interventions spearheaded by ferrariarchitetti exemplify a dynamic sector in ongoing evolution, blending contemporary design with the preservation of cultural heritage. This practice has honed a distinctive approach that integrates sensitive restoration techniques with innovative exhibition strategies, ensuring historical authenticity while enhancing public accessibility and educational value. Among their standout projects, the comprehensive restoration of the Church of San Francesco in Monte Sant’Angelo—a UNESCO World Heritage site—demonstrates meticulous structural consolidation and adaptive reuse, revitalising the medieval sanctuary for modern visitors without compromising its spiritual and architectural integrity.Equally prominent is the recovery of the old city wall in Bari’s historic centre, where ferrariarchitetti orchestrated the stabilisation, cleaning, and interpretive enhancement of this ancient defensive structure, transforming it into a living testament to Bari’s medieval past and integrating it seamlessly into the urban fabric.

In complex urban contexts, interventions on existing buildings often require thoughtful reinterpretation to meet modern needs while respecting their historical value. Ferrariarchitetti excels in the refitting and adaptive reuse of pre-existing structures, including in sensitive historic city centres. This approach aligns with common practices in Italian architecture, where urban density demands repurposing older edifices—such as converting factories into lofts or palazzos into mixed-use spaces—without compromising structural integrity or aesthetic heritage. Challenges include navigating strict regulations for centri storici (protected historic cores), balancing energy retrofits with preservation, and integrating contemporary systems like HVAC discreetly.

Ferrariarchitetti operates in the field of public urban space. Over its more than fifty years of activity, it has carried out numerous interventions in the urban fabric aimed at revitalizing public spaces through the design and construction of squares and thoroughfares. Among the most recent projects is the redevelopment of the urban axis from the railway station to Piazza Plebiscito in Gioia del Colle.