MCA R&D adds value to all-round design choices, by pursuing an investigative and co-creative approach oriented towards environmental and socio-economic sustainability.

Creativity begins with research: MCA R&D
MCA R&D, managed by Lori Zillante, is a dynamic, creative, and rapidly growing department that explores the building sector trends under the lens of sustainability. We provide strategies and innovations to tackle climate change, decarbonisation, and social transformation challenges.

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An investigative and co-creative approach
Be curious about tradition. Search the old ways for new ideas

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Future-driven and culturally rooted
The vocation for innovation guides our research among emerging trends, enabling us to place MCA at the forefront of the sector. We are curious pioneers, always looking for new ideas inspired by old traditions.

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Environmentally aware and socially responsible
Environmental design informs MCA projects, ranging from building to masterplan scale, right from the concept stage. Empathy with the climate and human well-being are our distinctive values.
Inspiration flows freely from past to present to future

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