Progress through wellness is hinged upon restorative environments, and Paolo continues to have a major hand in the creation of these spaces designed to be performative yet flexible.  With over 27 years of professional experience, Paolo’s breadth of work in healthcare has brought the elements of healing and comfort closer to those who need it most. Whether managing emergency room upgrades, operating room renovations, or outpatient imaging centers, Paolo has seen the project complexities of what this sector demands of the architecture industry, knowing that expertise of programming, planning, and design for healthcare facilities is crucial so the brightest minds can deliver the greatest care. He understands that evidence-based design improves the patient experience, contributing to a more equitable, accessible level of care.

Paolo has managed more than a dozen projects in healthcare, with clients including the City and County of San Francisco and the Washington Hospital Healthcare System (WHHS). Most notable was his management of the design and construction of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center in San Francisco, a 9-story, 284 bed, acute care hospital strategically designed for on-going operation following seismic activities. The hospital features diagnostic and treatment facilities, an emergency trauma center, and support & administration areas. Paolo’s work includes several WHHS projects, calling for the addition of exam and treatment spaces, new pre-op holding area, and the remodeling and expansion of existing operating rooms. His projects have been featured in publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, Examiner, and Business Times. Paolo is currently co-chair of the FCA Code & Construction Administration Committee.

Specialty

Architectural Design, Master Planning, Healthcare, Senior Living, Laboratories, Education, Aviation & Transportation, Project Management, Code & Regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology