Architetto (Architect)

A design professional licensed in Italy to plan and oversee building construction or renovations. Architects prepare architectural plans, apply for building permits, and can direct construction works. When you buy land to build, or a property to renovate extensively, an architetto will likely be needed to ensure compliance with building codes and to obtain the permesso di costruire (building permit). Architects in Italy are registered in professional orders and are essential for designs affecting a building’s structure or external appearance (especially in historic or landscape-restricted zones).