ANDREA FILIPPO ZIPOLI
M.ARCH - MRIAI
With 25 years of experience across Italy, Ireland, Great Britain, Ethiopia, and Kenya, Embrace Design Architecture brings a wealth of international expertise and a refined Italian design sensibility to Ireland. Known for being approachable and genuinely invested in client satisfaction, we excel at understanding and respecting clients’ needs, intuitively guiding them toward the best outcomes without overspending. From first-time home-buyers to global hospitality corporations, we tailor each project with sensitivity and dedication, always balancing contemporary vision with a deep respect for tradition.
Our passion for design and people alike is evident in the way we forge close, trust-filled relationships with clients, advocating for their interests and securing optimal deals with suppliers. We are not just an architectural practice but trusted professionals and advisors who ensure that each project is a reflection of both our expertise and our clients’ dreams.
Within a multi-faceted service within Embrace Design Innovations Ltd., a design practice founded nearly 15 years ago, I strive to fulfill the Company's vision to deliver excellence and value to our clients, partners and communities, by bringing skill and unique perspective to every project.In my previous roles as a Senior Architect, I worked on hospitality, residential, commercial and educational projects. I contributed to the design and development of 5* luxury hotels in Ireland and Ethiopia, mixed-use developments in the UK, and boutique resorts internationally. I coordinated my clients with contractors, fine artisans and expert consultants to ensure the quality and timeliness of their projects.
ABOUT ME:
After completing my qualifications as an Architectural Technician in Lodi and as an Architect at the Politecnico Milano, I relocated to Ireland with my Irish wife and our two incredibly talented children. I quickly embraced the warmth of the Irish people and the rich culture of this beautiful country while staying true to my Italian roots. My hometown, Milan, has significantly influenced my passions, including Neo Classic and Rationalist Architecture, Industrial Design, High Fashion, and Photography. Many of my clients and collaborators have noted my approachable nature and friendly demeanor, which I believe are essential in all relationships, particularly in business.
MY EXPERIENCE
Since the mid 90's when I worked with forensic Architect Ann Blackwell and with EuroACE Secretary General Adrian Joyce, I later matured wonderful work experiences with Studio Arches in Milan, with Australian Architect David Heffernan, Interior Studio Cottonbox in Galway and most of all with Architect John Duffy with whom I worked on multiple Commercial and Hospitality projects both in Ireland and Africa. After 2008 and an exciting, award winning 10 years experience in Fashion with my wife, Wexford has now become our permanent welcoming home.
HERE is the link to some of the projects I worked on.