jury

The International Jury, consisting of distinguished professionals in the field of architecture and design, is composed as follows:

Steven Clem

FAIA, ASID, IIDA is a principal with TVS where he has practiced architecture and interior design since 1978.
He has the remarkable ability to help people imagine more, deliver bold ideas and masterfully design them to the smallest detail.
His vision, creativity, and leadership have produced beautifully crafted environments that create exceptional experiences across a wide spectrum of project types – from high profile branded showrooms, offices, and building lobbies to international headquarters, performing arts centers and world class aquariums. Clem’s designs reflect his innate ability to employ imaginative, innovative solutions in the simplest and most elegant forms resulting in more than 120 design awards.
He has mentored many young interior designers and architects to achieve their own success and is recognized as a thought leader in the design industry.
Steve holds the honor of being the 2017 ASID Designer of Distinction, the premier award for personal achievement and social consciousness in the interior design profession.
In 2014, Steve was named a Fellow by the American Institute of Architects.

Education
Master of Architecture, University of Illinois, 1978
San Francisco Center for Architecture and Urban Studies, 1977
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1976

Alfonso Femia

Alfonso Femia, architect, designer, and urban planner, has been working internationally since 1995.
He is the founder and president of Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia, with offices in Genoa, Milan, and Paris.
Recent projects include the new headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group in Rome, the IULM6 University and The Corner in Milan, Les Docks in Marseille, Urbagreen in Romainville/Paris, and the new Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport, the renovation of the Prima Zecca in Italia in Rome, and the cruise terminals of Porto Corsini in Ravenna and La Spezia.
He has won numerous awards in Italy and France. He is included in the Roll of Honour of Engineers and Architects of the Republic of San Marino.
He develops an intense cultural activity, parallel to his professional career: artistic director of the third edition of the Pisa Architecture Biennale in 2019; called to curate, within the context of the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the theme of climate change, water and architecture.
From April to November 2022, the Museo Novecento in Florence dedicated a solo exhibition to him entitled "Alfonso Femia. Architecture and Generosity."
He is the creator and curator of the Biennale dello Stretto, an international exhibition of architecture, art, photography, and writing (two editions, 2022 and 2024).
In 2025, he established "Le città del futuro," a non-profit foundation, to broaden and enrich dialogue and insights into the urban future. He is an Ambassador of Italian Design appointed by ADI in Paris, Brussels, Uzbekistan, Jeddah, and Miami in the USA, Canada, and in 2025, in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney in Australia.

Donatella Bollani

Architect, she works at the intersection of architecture, design, sustainability, and communication, with a profile that combines technical, editorial, and project and event management expertise developed in both national and international contexts.
Since 2023 she has been Event Manager of interzum forum italy, an event organized by Koelnmesse Italia dedicated to interior design and contract industry supplies. In this role, she oversees the development of the event’s content, the coordination of speakers, and the definition of its cultural program.
Since May 2023 she has been a Board Member of AREL – Associazione Real Estate Ladies, with responsibility for Communication, and has completed the accreditation process as a member of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), sharing its internationally recognized values, professional standards, and best practices.
Since the late 1990s she has built a solid experience in the fields of publishing and communication. She served as Deputy Editor of Domus magazine, where she was also responsible for supplements and special editions; for fourteen years at Il Sole 24 Ore Group she held roles of increasing responsibility in the direction and development of both print and digital media.
She has taught at 24Ore Business School and Politecnico di Milano, and has been a member of the ADI Commission “Research for Enterprises” since 2015 and of the “Materials and Technological Systems” Commission since 2021.

Filippo Manuzzi

Filippo Manuzzi represents the third generation of the Manuzzi family, founders of Ceramica Sant’Agostino. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bologna and began his professional career within the family-owned ceramic group in 2001. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer/CEO of Ceramica Sant’Agostino and Vice President of Ceramiche Coem. In addition, he is a Board Member of Confindustria Ceramica, where he also chairs the Promotional Activities and Trade Fairs Committee, the association representing Italian manufacturers of ceramic tiles.