Matteo Bozzi (b. Paris, 1999) is an architect and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans spatial design, sculpture, installation, film, and performance. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, Matteo explores the performative nature of space, positioning the body as both subject and agent in shaping how we relate to one another and to the environments we inhabit. His research navigates the intersections of material, spatial, and relational dynamics, focusing on how built forms and environments mediate human connection and act as catalysts for collective transformation.
Central to his practice is the development of relational architectures—adaptive, modular, and porous devices that invite bodily engagement and foster shared experiences. By engaging with spatial thresholds—such as the skin, the shell, or the envelope—Matteo examines how material forms mediate human connection and create opportunities for negotiation, intimacy, and collective action.
His works often take the form of participatory installations and performative environments, serving as catalysts for rethinking spatial hierarchies and activating moments of exchange. Projects like Elementary Gardens reinterpret the garden as a proto-architectural space of mobility and transformation, while Why Can’t We Live Together? delves into the complexities of coexistence in urban environments through scenographic and choreographic interventions.
Guided by an interest in porosity and transformation, Matteo’s practice invites audiences to engage in a dialogue between materiality, storytelling, and performance. His work reimagines space as an active participant in human interaction, revealing its capacity to reshape relationships and foster new forms of coexistence.
Exhibited internationally in London and Milan, Matteo has collaborated with institutions such as the Villa Medici in Rome, Herzog & de Meuron in Basel, and Lemonot at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale. These collaborations reflect his commitment to a socially engaged practice that bridges architecture, art, and performance.
Making of 'Skin II' for 'Elementary Gardens, 2024