Four principles lead the design practice of Studio Valle:

• The relationship to place through the development of design strategies that establish a dialogue between new structures and existing space.
• The interaction between architectural and urban design by interpreting new buildings as "city parts" within master plans designed by the same firm.
• Functional innovation through the study of original spatial layouts dedicated to specific programs.
• Constructional pragmatism with the development of dedicated technological systems for each commission that relate to cost limitations and standard building techniques.

Studio Valle Architetti Associati is an architectural and urban design firm with offices in Udine and Milan. Formed by a team of 7 architects, engineers and administrators, the firm is currently busy with large scale urban and architectural projects in many Italian and international cities. Studio Valle's built and design work has been published on architectural magazines such as Lotus, Domus, Casabella, Architectural Review, L’Architecture D’Aujour d’Hui and Architectural Record. Recent work of the firm is documented by "VALLE ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI 2003-16" monography, published by Electa. The firm practice has been acknowledged with awards, publications and international exhibitions. In 2006 the office has been awarded a Honorable Mention of the Gold Medal for Italian Architecture for the Portello Shopping and Office Center in Milan.