In a small village in the Valsesia Alpine Valley, DUOPUU provided consultancy for the restoration of a traditional house made of stone and wood. The consultancy supports the client and designer in making responsible choices regarding the environmental sustainability of new materials and technological solutions. The main components of the restoration include solid Larch timber structures, wood-fiber insulating panels, and lime plaster. These elements aim to create a harmonious balance with the original materials and construction techniques. The result is a highly energy-efficient house, where traditional construction techniques are reinterpreted through contemporary technologies and passive design principles. / Client: private / Status: finished. *Mia is the name of one of the client’s daughters.
Paolo Simeone collaborated with the Dotdotdot team on the research and data analysis exploring sustainability and circularity in the construction sector for Radical Reuse, the third issue of the international architecture magazine About:. Data curation and visualization: Dotdotdot; editor-in-chief: Alessandro Valenti; deputy editor: Giulia Ricci; publisher: Hearst Magazines Italia; Radical Reuse, About:'s 3rd issue, June 2026.
DUOPUU is providing the technical consultancy for the executive design of a new educational pavilion and community space in Molgora Park (Monza Brianza) designed by Atelier delle Verdure – architecture & landscape studio. The new building entirely made out of CLT panels will be almost-100% natural, renewable, recyclable and reusable. The architectural elements will be based on certified low embodied carbon materials: cork and wood fibers for the insulate panels and prefabricated cross laminated timber panels for the structures. Moreover, the project is working on ensuring a minimum environmental impact for the construction phases and for the entire lifespan of the building. Thus, the new pavilion will provide a safe space—coherent in both design and environmental values—for educational activities and nature-based experiences organised by the Oasis’s volunteers, within a habitat of vital importance for biodiversity / Concept and design: Atelier delle Verdure / Co-design and works management assistance: DUOPUU / Client: private / Status: on-going / Render by Atelier delle Verdure.
Paolo Simeone is a member of the scientific committee and jury of the Wood Architecture Prize (2023–2026). Established by Fiera Bolzano within Klimahouse and the Klimahouse Wood Summit, the award celebrates excellence in timber architecture, construction, and engineering, highlighting the diverse expertise of Italy’s wood-construction sector. As the first national prize dedicated to timber architecture, the Wood Architecture Prize promotes awareness of the many ways to build with wood — from new constructions to renovation, replacement, and reconstruction — fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. Scientific partners: Politecnico di Torino and Università Iuav di Venezia.
DUOPUU collaborated with Dotdotdot on the executive design and construction of a series of experiential and interactive installations that invite visitors to engage with the landscape and nature of Valle Camonica — an Alpine region recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1979) and a Biosphere Reserve (2018).
Rooted in a deep respect for the mountain environment, the project embraces lightweight timber structures, prefabricated components, and assembly–disassembly construction methods that minimize impact and blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings.
A dialogue between design, technology, and nature, this ongoing project reflects a shared vision of sustainable and sensitive design. Design & graphics: Dotdotdot / Status: finished / Drone photo: Puglia Legnami.
DUOPUU collaborated with the Enrico Molteni Architecture office in the design process of a new education center for the Parma University Campus, made of engineered wood and organic/bio based building materials, supporting the principles of symmetry and unity of Enrico Molteni’s project for an unconventional wooden building that uses standard and certified elements. Design: Enrico Molteni / Status: finished / Total surface: 2450 sqm / Drawings and pictures by Enrico Molteni + photos of the article published in Casabella 955, March, 2024 .