Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1480-5267
Scopus Author ID: 57212255364
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
MSc, PhD (Iuav), Registered Architect (Italy)
Biography
Dr. Gianni Talamini joined City University of Hong Kong in 2016. His research investigates the relationship between spatial forms and modes of production. Since the early 2000s, he explored the role of water in shaping the built environment. Before joining City University, he gained international experience both as researcher and practitioner, combining the construction of his theoretical framework with the profession of architecture. Working on the boundary between art and architecture, he managed the construction of installations designed by worldwide most famous architects and artists such as Tadao Ando, Patrick Bouchain, Daniel Buren, Cai Guo-Qiang, Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, Jene Highstein, Steven Holl, Carsten Holler, Arata Isozaki, Morphosis, Yoko Ono, Paola Pivi, Jaume Plensa, Kiki Smith, Williams & Tsien and Lebbeus Woods. He collaborated on the realization of several art and architecture exhibitions. In 2012 he has been in charge of the restoration of the Finnish Pavilion designed by Alvar Aalto at the Venice Biennale (Italy).
Dr. Talamini completed with full marks his Ph.D. in Urbanism at Iuav University of Venice under prof. Bernardo Secchi, in 2013. He also holds a Master's degree in Architecture (Iuav University of Venice, 2007). Before joining City University, he has been working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at HITSGS (2014-2016).
Research Interests/Areas
Symbiotic Urbanism, Urban Rivers, Typomorphology, Pedestrianisation, Environment-Behavior Studies, Spatial Justice
Teaching
CA3176: Landscape Architecture
CA4630: Building Design and Appraisal
CA5136: Foundation Studio for Values and Fundamentals in Design and Planning
CA5137: Urban Design Studio
CA5150: Advanced Architectural Design Studio 1
CA5161: Theory and Criticism of Architecture
CA6138: Advanced Urban Design Studio
CA6165: Professional Practice in Architecture
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
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Forest urbanism: spatial analysis of the forest-dwelling integration in Alvar Aalto’s plan for Imatra
Li, W., Talamini, G. & Shannon, K., May 2026, In: European Planning Studies. 34, 5, p. 909-933Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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State-Platform Symbiosis: A triangulated analysis of the rural e-commerce development in post-socialist China
Li, W. & Talamini, G., 23 Jun 2026, p. 165.Research output: Conference Papers › Abstract › peer-review
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Subway-city interface in China: Inter-urban comparative analysis of station-area integration
Li, W., Talamini, G., Li, M. & Villani, C., Jul 2026, In: Travel Behaviour and Society. 44, 101273.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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The spatial fix of platform ruralism in the Greater Bay Area of China
Li, W., Hu, J. & Talamini, G., 7 Apr 2026, (Online published) In: Transactions in Planning and Urban Research.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Morphological Characteristics of Rural Settlement in Rapidly Urbanising Regions: A Comparative Study of Existing Villages in the New Territories, Hong Kong
Wang, X. & Talamini, G., Sept 2025, In: Urbanie and Urbanus. 12, 18 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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TDG(CityU): Urban Puzzle Digital Manufacturing of Learning Resources for a Game-centred Approach to Urban Design and Regional Planning
TALAMINI, G. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
16/01/23 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Symbiotic Urbanism for a Horizontal Metropolis
TALAMINI, G. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), BERGER, A. M. (Co-Investigator) & VIGANO, P. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/22 → 27/08/26
Project: Research
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GRF: Alvar Aalto: Organic Urbanism
TALAMINI, G. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & CROSET, P.-A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/21 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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ECS: Towards Sustainable Peri-urbanization through Stream Renaturation: How Farming Improves Following the Upgrading of Watercourses
TALAMINI, G. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/20 → 22/12/23
Project: Research
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TSG(CityU): Aestimator ludens: innovative game-centered approach to teaching
TALAMINI, G. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
Prizes
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Shell Ear 聆听四季
Wang, X. (Recipient), QIU, Y. (Recipient), Chung, K. (Recipient), CHEN, Y. (Recipient), Chen, J. (Recipient), XUE, Q. C. (Recipient), LU, Y. (Recipient) & TALAMINI, G. (Recipient), 18 Dec 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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CENG Outstanding Teaching Award 2021-22
TALAMINI, G. (Recipient), 13 Apr 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Urban Design Awards 2021
TALAMINI, G. (Recipient) & VILLANI, C. (Recipient), 23 Sept 2021
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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The Best Paper Award
VILLANI, C. (Recipient), TALAMINI, G. (Recipient) & Hu, Z. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Best Paper Award: Top 10
VILLANI, C. (Recipient) & TALAMINI, G. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Urban Nature and The Great Sanitary Awakening
TALAMINI, G. (Speaker)
12 Apr 2021Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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3rd Asian Regional Conference on Peri-Urbanization
TALAMINI, G. (Participant)
17 Dec 2019 → 20 Dec 2019Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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Peri-Urban Agriculture in China: the Case of Nanshan District, Shenzhen
TALAMINI, G. (Invited Speaker), Aymonino, A. (Speaker), Wang Leung Thomas, T. (Invited Speaker) & Wang, H. (Invited Speaker)
19 Dec 2018Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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Transforming Hong Kong Building Regulatory Framework to Address the Adoption of Cross-Laminated Timber: Insights from the Case of UK
TALAMINI, G. (Speaker)
18 Nov 2018Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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8th International Conference of Tropical and Subtropical Green Building Council Alliance & 9th Cross-Strait Green Building Technology Development Forum
TALAMINI, G. (Participant)
16 Nov 2018 → 18 Nov 2018Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
Supervised Students
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Mr. Weike LI, 李威克
Person: Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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