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Sergio De Gaetano
Dott. Ing., CEng, MICE, FSFE, MAE Senior Principal & Façade Engineering Practice Leader
About
Sergio De Gaetano is the global leader of the Façade Engineering practice with extensive international experience and working knowledge of complex façades and roof systems. His design credits include Sky SOHO in Shanghai, China, with Zaha Hadid Architects, KOC Art Gallery in Istanbul, Turkey, with Grimshaw and the re-development of the Wimbledon No.1 Court in London with AELTC. His project experience at previous firms includes the extension to the Tate Modern in London with Herzog & de Meuron, the Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, with Grimshaw and the Pirelli Headquarters in Milan, Italy. Sergio is also skilled in the investigation of building façade defects and providing expert witness services. He has been involved in fire performance assessments of existing building envelopes following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower in London, and in checking compliance with U.K. building regulations.
Education
M.S., Building Engineering, Politecnico di Bari
Sergio has lectured widely in Europe, the U.S., Middle East and Asia, and is a regular
speaker at prestigious international conferences.
Related Projects
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Arter Inspired by traditional Ottoman architecture, the Arter provides a new home for an ever-growing modern art collection.
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Wimbledon No. 1 Court How do you minimize delays on rainy tournament days? With a retractable roof that opens and closes in 10 minutes.
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Battersea Power Station ‘Phase 3,’ a key part of the regeneration of the Battersea Power station site in London, is one of the most exciting and innovative mixed-use neighbourhoods in the world.