GLOBAL DESIGN, ITALIAN CRAFT: FISHER ARCHITECTURE PARTNERS WITH ICC LUXURY REAL ESTATE

A new partnership blends American architectural vision with Italian artistry, bridging continents through design, education, and collaboration.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher ARCHitecture is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with ICC Luxury Real Estate, an international real estate and design organization based in Italy. This collaboration marks a significant step in Fisher's ongoing expansion into global design, allowing the Pittsburgh-based firm to unite its signature architectural approach with ICC's world-class platform and network of artisans, designers, and educators.

For Fisher ARCHitecture, this partnership is a natural progression of the firm's bi-continental practice. For over five summers, principals Eric Fisher and Bea Spolidoro have worked from a second office in Northern Italy, immersing themselves in European design traditions while continuing to serve their American clients. The result has been a practice informed by both historic context and contemporary design, bridging two cultures to deliver work that is as deeply meaningful as it is distinctive.

In addition to their global projects, Spolidoro, Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and Fisher, Adjunct Professor at Kent State University, will bring their expertise to Pittsburgh with a lecture, "Architecture, Preservation, and Building Aesthetics in Europe," on Thursday, October 9, at 6:00 PM at the Frick Pittsburgh Art Museum Auditorium. Drawing on the same insight and vision that guides their ICC partnership, the session will highlight how European design balances historic preservation with innovation and what U.S. architects can take away. Tickets are available online until October 8, and all are welcome.

Spolidoro explains, "It is a privilege to travel regularly to Milan and Como, which not only reconnects me to my Italian roots but also enriches our design philosophy centered on creating timeless, experiential spaces rather than chasing trends. These visits further consolidate the strong professional partnerships we maintain across Europe."

Expanding the Scope of Collaboration

Through this partnership with ICC, Fisher ARCHitecture will join forces across several areas of practice, each designed to connect clients with the best of international design and craftsmanship.

Luxury Homes in Italy: For American clients seeking to relocate, invest, or create second homes abroad, Fisher ARCHitecture will provide architectural services rooted in site-specific innovation. ICC will connect clients with Italian artisans, materials, and production expertise. Together, the two firms will ensure that every detail reflects a balance of tradition and forward-thinking design, resulting in homes that are both luxurious and contextually rich.

Coordinated Artisanship: ICC's network of craftspeople and design specialists enables Fisher projects to integrate locally sourced, expertly executed materials. This collaboration ensures authenticity and precision, highlighting the finest Italian craftsmanship.

Design Education: Fisher ARCHitecture will contribute to ICC's future design curriculum, offering online education focused on translating vision into execution. By reinforcing Fisher's existing commitment to sharing knowledge with designers and clients, both organizations will underscore the importance of education as an integral part of the creative process.

Signature Events: Fisher will participate in ICC's cultural programs, including La Dolce Vita, further fostering cross-continental dialogue and celebrating the fusion of American and Italian design sensibilities.

Marcello Prina, Managing Director of ICC Luxury Real Estate, says: "My expectation from this collaboration is to showcase and promote the excellence of the Fisher ARCHitecture design studio internationally, while providing ongoing support from a distance. Thanks to ICC's local expertise in Italy—particularly in materials, sophistication, and procurement—we can ensure strong foundations for this partnership.

However, our vision goes beyond that. As ICC, we are a global community, and our goal is to foster cooperation worldwide across multiple areas of focus. We are committed to teaching and sharing design and management knowledge, co-creating products and projects, and enhancing the visibility of both our organization and our partner studio through dedicated events and initiatives."

A Shared Philosophy

At the heart of this collaboration is a shared design ethos: the belief that architecture is most powerful when it engages in conscious cultural fusion. Fisher ARCHitecture has long been recognized for meticulous material selection, integrating historic context with modern form, and creating spaces that surprise and delight. Through this partnership, Fisher will bring that ethos to a global audience, from luxury residences in Italy to curated design objects for ICC Edizioni.

A New Chapter

This partnership opens an exciting chapter for Fisher ARCHitecture, solidifying its role as a firm that thrives on exploration, collaboration, and visionary design. By combining ICC's international platform with Fisher's bi-continental practice, the two organizations are poised to redefine what cross-cultural architecture can be.

For more information about Fisher ARCHitecture's work with ICC Luxury Real Estate, visit ICC's site here.

About Fisher ARCHitecture:
With more than 20 years in business, Fisher ARCHitecture has established itself as a respected architectural firm in Pittsburgh, PA, with a satellite location in Schignano, Italy.

SOURCE Fisher Architecture