HUT-SPOT. Biodiversity habitat device

Established in 2018 by Maria Vittoria Tesei (architect and urban planner) and Flavio Martella (PhD architect and engineer), m²ft architects explores the complexities of architecture by bridging multiple disciplines, including architecture, ecology, sociology, urbanism, and landscape. Our core focus is to investigate this intersectionality, creating innovative solutions that transcend conventional structures and challenge standard building paradigms.

Grounded in this philosophy, we design projects that look beyond formal expression to actively fulfill functional needs, deeply integrating environmental and social considerations. We strive for a harmonious balance between a progressive urban vision and rigorous design implementation. This equilibrium allows us to deliver impactful, sustainable projects that benefit both local communities and the surrounding environment, fostering a resilient relationship between human habitats and natural ecosystems.

Beyond architectural and urban design, m²ft architects actively contributes to the wider disciplinary conversation through a substantial body of theoretical work. This dual commitment to research and practice adds critical depth to our design approach, resulting in conscious, highly contextualized architecture. By synthesizing academic research, critical insights, and material innovations, our practice positions itself to help understand contemporary lifestyles while actively shaping the dialogues surrounding them.

Through temporary interventions, material experimentation, and site-specific prototypes like HUT-SPOT, we investigate urban ecology and spontaneous nature in the city. Our work examines how the built environment can coexist with living systems, addressing habitat fragmentation and promoting multispecies inclusivity.