L E O N A R D O M A R C H E S I . Architecture | Metaverse expert & Educator
N247, 19, 2640-027, Ribamar, Santo Isidoro, Mafra, Portugal . OA 23658
A B O U T M E
Architecture is the art of crafting indelible memories, and at the heart of my work lies the exploration of extraordinary spatial experiences and the pursuit of a mindful approach to living. Behind the scenes, my projects are conceived through an iterative process that bridges the physical and virtual realms. Leveraging the power of 3D Modeling, Virtual Reality, and Metaverse platforms, I draw inspiration and insights to embark on a fruitful artistic journey in both the tangible and digital worlds.
Since 2014, I have been dedicated to designing residential, hospitality, and workplace environments, locally and globally. More recently, I have embarked on a tangent artistic journey within the Metaverse, attracting over 5,000 visitors to explore my virtual creations and assisting over 10 brands in venturing into immersive technologies for the first time.
My achievements include prestigious accolades such as the 1st Prize in the Young Architects Competitions, the top honor in the MAD Interior Design Awards, the European Metaverse Awards in 2023, and a coveted spot in the Metaverse Architecture Biennale 2023. Furthermore, my designs have been showcased in renowned specialized publications, both online and in print, such as Casabella, Imagicasa, Ignant, Archdaily, Designboom, and were featured at the unique venue of Art Basel Miami 2022.
A C A D E M Y
2009-2012 . Bachelor Degree in Science of Architecture - Politecnico di Milano
2012-2014 . Master Degree in Architecture - Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
A R C H I T E C T U R E
2016 . Lighthouse Sea Hotel, Syracuse, Italy (with Jorge Mendes)
2017 . Meditation Space, Tanaf, Senegal (with Silvia Nocentini)
2017 . Landscape Hotel, Favignana, Sicily
2018 . Taoudenni Slavery Memorial, Mali
2018 . Photographic Studio, Vailate, Italy
2019 - 2020 . Yoga Studio, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (with Jorge Mendes & Gonçalo Pacheco)
2019 . House in Colares, Portugal
2021 . House in Magoito, Portugal (with Gonçalo Pacheco)
2021 . House in Luxor, Egypt
2022 . House in Alula, Saudi Arabia (with CDC Abdel Halim Architects)
2022 . House in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2022 - 2025 . House in Barril, Portugal (with Filipa Gabriel)
2022 . House renovation in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal (with Jorge Mendes & Gonçalo Pacheco)
2022 . Beach Resort in Lombok, Indonesia (with Jorge Mendes)
2023 - 2025 . Renovation and extension of a Ruin in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
2023- 2025 . Retail & Services Building in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
M E T A V E R S E
2021 . CRNFT Arena, Spatial
2021 . CRNFT Tower, Decentraland
2021 . Museum of Digital Art, Decentraland
2022 . Decent Headquarters, Decentraland
2022 . COSCO Labyrinth, Spatial.io
2022 . EMC Center, Spatial.io, W3rlds, Enoverse
2022 . House in Luxor, Spatial, Metamundo
2022 . Banned Library, Spatial, Metamundo
2023 . Buttafuoco Storico, Enoverse
2023 . Tropicana Brands Group Headquarters, Spatial
2023 . Infinity Medical Marketing, Spatial
2023 . House at the Beach, Spatial
2023 . House on the Cliff . Madalia World
2023 . Auriga Winery, Enoverse
2023 . Michelin Metaverse Headquarter, Mozilla hubs
2023 . Uplifting Spiral, 1st Edition . Metaverse Architecture Biennale, Decentraland, W3rlds
2023 . Pyramid Voyage, Monaverse (with Amanda Mariano)
A W A R D S
2014 . UAL University Scholarship - Architecture Student of the Year 2014
2014 . Finalist - Prémio Secil Universidades 2014
2016 . 1st Prize Award - Young Architects Competitions
2022 . 4th Prize Award - Next Top Metaverse Builders Competition
2023 . 1st Prize Award - MAD Interior Design Awards - Workplace
2023 . European Metaverse Awards - Top 3d Design Firm
E X H I B I T I O N S
2012 . FuoriSalone Milan - Museum of Roman Villa in Desenzano del Garda
2016 . SIA Guest Rimini
2022 . Art Basel Miami - House in Luxor
2023 . MAD Awards - Winners Ceremony - Metaverse Workplace and Concert Hall
2023 . Viva Technology Paris - House on the Cliff for Madalia World
2023 . Metaverse Architecture Biennale - Decentraland & W3rlds
A P P E A R A N C E S
2014 . DA|UAL - Universidade Autonoma de Lisboa
2016 . SIA Guest Rimini - Lighthouse Sea Hotel
2021 . Labyrinth of Egypt Lost or Found? with David Miano & Louis de Cordier
2021 . Architects in the Metaverse I
2022 . EWMC2022 - Architecture in the Metaverse
2022 . Conversation with Andrea Khaldi - Scopriamo Decent Architecture
2022 . The Architecture Social - Architects in the Metaverse
2023 . EWMC2023 - Architecture in the Metaverse
2023 . Architects in the Metaverse II
2023 . MetaTalks Podcast
C O L L A B O R A T I O N S
Friends of Hawara with Louis de Cordier
Head Metaverse Architect at Enoverse
P U B L I C A T I O N S
The Best New Architect
A R T W O R K S
©2023 by Leonardo Marchesi