Elisa Trapani

Conservation Architect | Conservation & Management of Cultural and Natural Heritage Expert

Rome, Latium, Italy

About

MSc. in History and Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage. Postgraduate Master in Heritage Diagnostic Systems. 15+ years of experience in architectural conservation and heritage restoration and development projects in archaeological and urban areas. Nationality: Italy. Experience include the conservation of the Lahore Museum (Pakistan), the Fort Cornwallis (George Town, Malaysia), the city-core of Nablus (Palestine), the Old city of Aleppo (Syria) and the Mausoleum of August Emperor in Rome (Italy). Countries of experience: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Zanzibar, Malawi, Kenya, Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Malaysia. With a career spanning almost 15 years ,my professional focus is urban design of upgrading, conservation & regeneration projects. My designs and ideas have produced numerous creative and sustainable conservation and urban design projects in Italy and abroad. My design approach is rooted in the philosophy that exceptional places are shaped by the thoughtful integration of context, imagination, sustainability and pragmatic development economics. At its core, the idea of community should represent a place that enriches the lives and experiences of all its people and fosters social equity. My career history includes senior positions with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and several important Italian architectural and design companies. My specialities include: site planning and regeneration and redevelopment, design guidelines/document preparation, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Esperienza pluriennale nella gestione del progetto, dalla fase di coordinamento alla realizzazione. Conoscenza approfondita delle procedure di comunicazione per l’architettura dall’ editing grafico alla pubblicazione. Capacità multitasking maturate nel corso di esperienze lavorative sia in Italia che all'estero. Ottima predisposizione nel lavoro in team e nella risoluzione di problemi tecnici e organizzativi. Settori di competenza: Progettazione Architettonica e Gestionale per la Conservazione e il Restauro del Patrimonio Architettonico e Ambientale; Sistemi Diagnostici per i Beni Culturali; Restauro dei Materiali Lapidei Naturali e Artificiali; Rilievo; Graphic Design -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Experience

  • Conservation Architect at Keios Development Consulting
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Development and implementation of an additional tourism product at Albreda and Juffureh

  • Conservation Management Plan Specialist at HYDEA
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Conservation Management Plan of Hili Archaeological Park

  • Conservation Architect at Università degli Studi di Firenze
    Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Values and Attributes for Medicean Villas and Gardens - Unesco WHS - HeRe Lab - Heritage Research Università degli Studi di Firenze (DIDA) | Ufficio Firenze Patrimonio Mondiale e rapporti con UNESCO - Comune di Firenze

  • HYDEA (Hybrid)
    • Conservation Architect
      Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 · 6 mos

      Condition Assessment for World Heritage Himà Cultural Area: Saidah Site

    • Team Leader
      May 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Diriyah Cultural Asset Conservation Plan

  • Conservation Architect, urban planner at Keios Development Consulting
    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 · 5 mos

    Demand and destination assessment of tourism sites throughout the Country