Marcella del SignoreMarcella Del Signore is an architect and the principal of X-Topia, a design-research practice that explores the intersection of architecture and urbanism with digital practices. She is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the New York Institute f Technology, School of Architecture and Design. Her work concentrates on the relationship between architecture and urbanism by leveraging emerging technologies to imagine scenarios for future environments and cities. She has been focusing on inter-scalar design approaches, from small scale interventions, installations and prototypes to the larger urban scale. Marcella has taught and collaborated with academic institutions in Europe and USA including Tulane University, Barnard College at Columbia University, the Architectural Association, IaaC, University of Waterloo, LSU School of Architecture and University of Trento. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of ACADIA where she is a technical co-chair for the 2018 Conference in Mexico City. She has operated nationally and internationally through an extended network of partners, institutions and sponsors that have supported her work, receiving several awards, grants and recognitions. Read More Read Less