During her training years, Piera studied and collaborated with architects, architecture historians and critics such as Manfredo Tafuri, Bruno Zevi, Eugenio Battisti, Umberto Eco,  Vittorio Gregotti, Cini Boeri, Piero Castiglioni.

Piera has published numerous articles on architecture in journal magazines such as Domus, Rassegna, Abitare, Flare, Le Scienze (Scientific American), Ufficio Stile, WOW digital magazine, as well as three books, on the topics of skyscrapers, the design of offices, and work spaces centred on man-machine system interactions.

As a researcher for the Italian National Research Council, Piera has worked on research projects regarding the realisation of digital manuals on workspace design for the advanced tertiary sector, and the realisation of the prototype of adynamic and automated lighting system, alongside Douglas Skene.

Born in Canada, Douglas Skene pursued his passion for design by studying Industrial Design at Carleton University. His career began with an international focus, gaining valuable experience at the Philips Design Center in the Netherlands before returning to Canada to work at Scott Gibson Product Design office in Ottawa, Canada.

Seeking deeper engagement with the world of Italian Design and creativity, Douglas moved to Milan, where he worked with renowned designer Denis Santachiara on both product and interior design projects. In 1988, he began a long-term collaboration with Piera Scuri, marking the start of his specialization in Control Room design and Architectural projects.

As co-founder, Douglas played a key role in Spazio’s evolution, designing, alongside Piera Scuri, its first control rooms for the Himont in Italy and developing the first dynamic lighting systems that enhance operator alertness.

Today, at Spazio, he oversees commercial and administrative operations while continuing to drive forward design concepts, technical details, and construction for cutting-edge digital command/control environments.