It gathers diverse topics falling under the umbrella of design-architecture with the goal of dealing with multiplicity of objects and experiences in the deeply intertwined contemporary cultures.
DeA’s research encompasses topics such as energetic efficiency, environmental sustainability – taken as a ground stone for new environments and new products – envisioning of new dynamic landscapes, preservation and “repair” of objects as well as buildings, new media.

Coordinator: VIta Maria Trapani.
Locations: Martorana Monastery, via Maqueda 175; palazzo Larderia, corso Vittorio Emanuele 188.

Section members:

Full Professors
ICAR 13 Industrial Design: Philippe Daverio;
ICAR 15 Landscape architecture: Marcella Aprile;
ICAR 19 Architectural preservation: Francesco Tomaselli;

Associate Professors
ICAR 13 Industrial Design: Vita Maria Trapani;
ICAR 14 Architectural Design: Gaetano Licata;
ICAR 16 Interior and stage design: Isabella Vesco;
L-ART 05 Performing Arts theories: Giovanni Isgrò;

Assistant Professors
ICAR 13 Industrial Design: Angelo Pantina, Dario Russo;
ICAR 14 Architectural Design: Giuseppe Marsala;
ICAR 19 Architectural preservation: Antonella Cangelosi, Renata Prescia, Rosario Scaduto, G. Massimo Ventimiglia.