
Antonio Stornello
Architect & Co-founder, Kassandra Srl
Opened his architecture studio in Modica, Sicily, in 2003, choosing to take an innovative and highly sensitive architectural approach within what is an important historical architectural environment. He has been responsible for the design and delivery of several alterations, reuse and Conservation projects in many of the historic centres Sicily and innovative new buildings within the residential, commercial and the hospitality sectors. Drawing inspiration from his travels, Antonio has been recognised for an approach based on a careful balance between design and functionality and between scenography and architectural invention.
His particular interest in Project Management has allowed him to master the contemporary Architect role as design manager and chief coordinator between all stakeholders, on one hand, and develop a unique approach to Construction Management and the management of workflow via Building Information Modeling, now an indispensable tool in the design and delivery process. Antonio is a member of the Project Management Institute –Sicily Branch and since 2017 he has been a councilor of the local chapter of the Ordine degli Architetti of Ragusa and councilor of the Architectural Foundation of Ragusa which organizes conferences, exhibitions, and talks relating to the theme of reuse of the urban centres, often involving internationally renowned architects.Antonio Stornello co-founded Kassandra with Mark Cannata in 2019. Kassandra is the first multidisciplinary Integrated Decision Support System that facilitates the management of urban environment and the improvement of the quality of life of its, human and non-human, inhabitants.