Studio · About us
AP&P: beyond design, we build the future
AP&P s.r.l. is an engineering and architecture firm established to work nationally and internationally as a strategic partner for complex clients. Our approach combines cutting-edge structural and architectural research with solid on-site experience, meeting infrastructure challenges at territorial scale with award-winning works in the most prestigious international competitions.
Reliability recognised by key public stakeholders
We work throughout the country with a reliability endorsed by Italy’s highest institutional and infrastructure bodies. We work with:
- The European Commission (DG Research) and the main Italian ministries (Infrastructure and Transport, Defence, Cultural Heritage and Activities).
- Major road network operators, including ANAS and Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- Local government, supporting regions, provinces, metropolitan cities and hundreds of municipalities.
Integrated systems and international certifications
Certified by TÜV NORD Italia (Milan office). To learn more about the principles behind our way of working, read our Quality Policy.
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015Quality
- Integrated architectural and structural design
- Design of infrastructure, bridges and viaducts
- Urban planning
- Design verification
UNI EN ISO 14001Environment
Environmental management system, achieved in 2026, confirming a corporate vision strongly focused on sustainability.
UNI EN ISO 45001Health and safety
Occupational health and safety management system, achieved in 2026 to protect our people.
UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 27001Information security
Information security management system, protecting project and client data. Certified by TÜV UK. [Year to be confirmed]
As a full member of UNI (the Italian Standards Body), and through our professionals’ seats on national technical committees, AP&P is at the forefront of developing industry standards, turning technical progress into competitive advantages for its clients.
Technical and scientific direction
Alessio Pipinato
AP&P is led by Alessio Pipinato, engineer, architect and PhD. From the outset his career has had a strong international and multidisciplinary focus, including work with world-renowned practices such as David Chipperfield and Klaus Kada. His technical background, enriched by studies at leading institutions such as Harvard, Princeton and Politecnico di Milano, is matched by solid management training, with an MBA-e at the London School of Economics and a Project Management course at SDA Bocconi.
Between academia and practice
For more than ten years Alessio Pipinato combined practice with teaching at the University of Padua, lecturing in Structural Engineering and Bridge Design, and also taught internationally for NATO. He is internationally recognised for his scientific contribution:
- He has authored over 250 publications and 11 books, including the technical best-seller "Innovative Bridge Design Handbook" (Elsevier).
- He holds senior roles on institutional committees, including the UNI CT/21 National Technical Committee for Structural Engineering.
- To guarantee the highest design standards, he is qualified as a BIM Manager, CDE Manager and RINA level III inspector for bridges and viaducts, and regularly works in complex settings such as earthquake emergencies managed by the Civil Protection Department.
Awards
| Year | Award | Recognition | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building | Published work | Adige estuary tower, UNESCO MAB reserve |
| 2015–2016 | Barbara Cappochin International Architecture Prize | Best regional works | Adige estuary tower |
| 2015 | International grant, European Commission | Research funding | Steel bridges and viaducts |
| 2007 | Piccinato Prize, Veneto Region | Finalist, young designers category | Infrastructure and territory |
| 2006 | Commendation, Municipality | Commendation for architectural quality | New multi-purpose school complex |
| 2005 | Piccinato Prize, Veneto Region | Finalist, young designers category | New Vicenza high-speed railway station |
| 2005 | Archiprix International, the Netherlands | Invited as Italian representative | New Vicenza high-speed railway station |
Entrust your vision to a partner of excellence
AP&P s.r.l. is available to discuss new strategic partnerships and to support public bodies, institutions and operators on technically complex projects. Explore our public and private works, or request a meeting with our technical directors.