Regular biography
Nicola Braghieri is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the CE department. He is associated with the Arts of Sciences laboratory (LAPIS) and teaches courses on digital fine arts, architectural figuration, and building archaeology. His research focuses on the relationship between art and science, particularly in the representation of architecture and territory. Braghieri has directed the LAPIS laboratory since 2013 and has supervised multiple PhD students. He is also a member of the Board of the Doctoral School of the Architecture Faculty in Genoa and of EDAr at EPFL. He is the co-founder of the architectural firm EX-M, which has undertaken several public projects in Switzerland and Italy.
Scholar-generated biography
Nicola Braghieri is an architect and art scholar at EPFL Lausanne, focusing on the intersection of architecture and art. His research explores architectural rhetoric, the mythologization of architecture, and the socio-economic dimensions of built environments. Braghieri's work includes critical analyses of architectural landmarks, such as Ernő Goldfinger's towers, and examines the role of vernacular heritage in contemporary urban contexts. His publications address themes like the materiality of architecture, the translation of design, and the restoration of urban spaces. Through his scholarly contributions, Braghieri highlights the cultural and historical significance of architecture and its relationship to art and society.