About

Founded in 2021 by Federico Borello and Massimiliano Manno, ENCODE is a dynamic firm driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving in the AEC industry.

With almost two decades of combined experience, the founders identified a significant gap in the industry's digital process chain, hindering its ability to realize its creative visions fully.

As a response, ENCODE pioneers independent production-oriented data modelling services to enhance the complexity of project vision, aiming to elevate the industry's standards.

With an unwavering focus on excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, ENCODE has quickly emerged as a trusted industry leader. Our goal is to empower architects to take on even the most complex projects and to advance the industry through innovative solutions.

We remain dedicated to delivering outstanding results and building lasting client partnerships. We believe that we can achieve great things through collaboration and innovation.

  • Massimiliano Manno

    Co-Founder | Director

    Massimiliano is an Architect currently based in Sydney.

    He has a Bachelor and a master’s degree in Architecture with Honor from the Polytechnic of Turin, and he has 9 years of working practical experience.

    He has previously worked for Cesare Griffa Architects, Bodino Engineering, DECODE, Gufram, MAD Architects, LAVA Asia Pacific, AR-MA and YUANDA Australia.

    Massimiliano has worked on multiple award-winning projects such as Darling Exchange designed by Kengo Kuma and Wynyard Walk in Sydney, and he has had his work exhibited and published internationally. He has a wide range of professional experience on a broad spectrum of architectural typologies.

    Massimiliano taught Architectural Design Studio at Polytechnic University. He has a background in computational design.

    He is currently developing processes for the integration of construction methodologies and resolution of complex geometries within the virtual design to the delivery of bespoke architectural projects including highly customised facade and architectural elements.

  • Federico Borello

    Co-Founder | Director

    Federico Borello is a registered Architect (OAT and ARB), currently based in London.

    He has a master’s degree with Honor from the Polytechnic of Turin and a MArch degree from the Architectural Association Design Research Laboratory (DRL) in London.

    He has also been Visiting Scholar at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) and has participated in multiple international workshops including AA Visiting School in Rome and London.

    Federico worked for over 4 years in London as Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects in the CODE group (Computation and Design), with a core focus on fabrication and structure aware geometries, robotic assisted manufacturing and 3d printing. He also worked in Italy with Cesare Griffa Architects, Camerana & Partners and Gufram.

    Federico is also Lecturer at UCL Bartlett BPro in London and has taught numerous courses and conferences including AADRL (London), Bartlett BPro (London), Tonji University (Shanghai), CITA (Copenhagen), ACADIA (Austin).