Antonino Saggio is an architect and served as Full Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the Faculty of Architecture, Sapienza University of Rome, until 2025.
Antonino Saggio (b. Rome, 1955) is an architect, historian, and educator whose work bridges theory, history, and technological innovation. The former coordinator of the Ph.D. program in “Theory and Design,” his career is defined by three core pillars:
- Pedagogy & Collaboration: A dedication to making architectural design methods transparent and transmissible. He has mentored generations of students, researchers, and the nITro (New Information Technology Research Office) collective.
- Historical & Critical Research: A continuous dialogue between history and design, resulting in definitive monographs on masters like Giuseppe Terragni, Giuseppe Pagano, Louis Sauer, Peter Eisenman, and Frank O. Gehry.
- The IT Revolution: A pioneering belief in Information Technology as a catalyst for contemporary architecture. This vision—first explored during his tenure at Carnegie Mellon and ETH Zürich—led to his landmark book series, The IT Revolution in Architecture (Birkhäuser), and inspired critical, tech-driven urban visions for Rome (Urban Green Line, Tevere Cavo, UNLost Territories).
Key Publications by Antonino Saggio
1. The IT Revolution in Architecture (Book Series)
Founded and edited by Antonino Saggio in 1998, this internationally acclaimed series was published by Birkhäuser and Edilstampa. The collection comprises 38 volumes exploring the impact of information technology on architectural theory and practice.
2. Giuseppe Terragni: A Critical Biography
(Italian: Giuseppe Terragni: Una biografia critica)
Publisher: LetteraVentidue
A critical examination of the life and work of the Italian architect Giuseppe Terragni, offering new insights into his contributions to modern architecture.
3. Thoughts on a Paradigm Shift: The IT Revolution in Architecture
Publishers: Polis Press / Lulu.com
Editions: First English edition published in 2013, with an expanded edition published in 2020.
This work reflects on the profound transformations brought about by information technology and its implications for architectural thinking and design.
4. Louis Sauer: The Architect of Low Rise High Density Housing
Publishers: Originally published by Officina Edizioni (Italian edition, 1988); English edition published in 2012.
A comprehensive study of the work of Louis Sauer, highlighting his influential approaches to low-rise, high-density residential design.