Monika Wittig, LaN Global Director
Monika currently explores the interdisciplinary collaborative potential of digital design + fabrication practices as co-director of LaN (Live Architecture Network). Most recently, she co-directed a graduate studio as a visiting scholar at Montana State University (Fall ‘08), and tutors internationally in workshops organized through LaN as well as by invitation. Monika studied at the IaaC (Institute for advanced architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona), AA (Architectural Association, London) & The University of Colorado. She has worked in the offices of ReD, OMA-NY (now REX). and in collaboration with Vicente Guallart Architects. She co-founded LaN in the fall of 2007. LaN was selected as Denver’s International Airport’s 2008 Emerging Artists as a result of their winning competition entry, [WIND]OW SEAT. *authorized RHINO trainer
CarloMaria Ciampoli, LaN Brooklyn Port Director
CarloMaria holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Universita’ degli studi “Roma Tre” in Rome, Italy. While pursuing his degree, CarloMaria began collaborating with artists, architects and filmmakers for a variety of public art installations, commercial projects and architecture competitions. In 2002, he moved for six months to the Arizona desert to study with the visionary architect Paolo Soleri, where he participated in the construction of the Arcosanti project. Following that experience CarloMaria finished his studies in Italy and moved to New York in 2004 where he has continued to participate in architectural competitions. He was selected to participate in the 2006 Rafael Vinoly Architectural Training. CarloMaria has been a designer with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for large scale projects both in the US and abroad.He co-directs LaN Brooklyn.*authorized RHINO trainer
Aaron Willette, LaN Boston Associate
After completing his B.Arch and a quick stint as an intern, Aaron decided to return to academia at his Alma Mater where he current runs the model shop and is a permanent guest-critic. His current interests relate to the intersection of craft, contemporary fabrication technique (analog and digital), and design.*authorized RHINO trainer
