Lavinia Fici Pasquina
Courses Taught (Past Two academic years):
ARPL 601-603-701 Concentration Studio I, II, & III (ETM Concentration Joint ETM + RED Concentrations)
ARPL 659 - Film, Editing and Architecture
ARPL 559H - The Digital Designed Object
ARPL 559J- Digital Photography in Architecture
ARPL 401- Architectural Design IV
Educational Credentials:
M.Arch., The Catholic University of America, 1999
M.Arch.,with Industrial and Interior Design sub-concentration, University of Palermo, Italy, 1996
Diploma of Humanities and Classical Studies, ”Liceo Classico G. Meli”, Palermo, Italy, 1990
Teaching Experience:
Associate Professor, School of Arch & Planning,CUA, 1999- Present
Professional Experience:
Principal: Xhabition LLC, 2002-Present
Architectural Designer: Frederick & Cederna Architects, MD. 1998
Architectural Designer: Faulkner & Partners, Chevy Chase, MD. 1997-1998
Intern: U.R.S.-GREINER Architects, Engineers, Planners - Washington D.C., May 1997
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed and Registered, Italy, 1996;
D.C./Maryland Pending 2015
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
- DC Modern Luxury Magazine - Published article “Glass Castle” featuring the design of Cross-House
Residence. July 2013
- Research Article: Sensor Technology for Smart Homes. Maturitas. 2011, Ref No. MAT-D-11-00076
Authors: Ding D, Fici Pasquina Lavinia, Pasquina PF, Cooper, RA.March 2010
-Collaborated on the creation of a book illustrating design strategies: Homes that Rebuild Lives – A
Concept Home for Wounded Warriors and Their Families, publisher Clark Realty Capital+IDEO 2010.
-Physical Med Rehab Clinic - Published Architectural Research Article “Using Architecture and
Technology to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Military Service Members with Traumatic Brain
Injury”; Pasquina PF, Pasquina LF, Andersen-Barnes VC, Giuggio JS, Cooper RA. N Am 21,Jan 2010
-Washington SPACES - Published Townhouse Project: “A glamorous Georgetown Pied-A-Terre”.
October 2009
-Published House Project in book: Glamour: “Own residence, Bethesda Maryland”. May 2009
-Washington SPACES - Published House Project: “A residence gloriously recycled”, October 2008
-Metropolitan Home – Published House Project: “Zenergy Efficient”. Mar/Apr 2008
-Architect/Designer for two Discovery Channel TV shows of “Garage Takeover”. Shows broadcasted on
National TV in December 2004/2008 on Discovery Channel.
Selected Exhibits and Awards:
-TALL DC: New Monumentalism, Exhibit of Studio Projects at the Wash DC AIA, SIGAL Gallery,Jun2014
-Runner Up in the Competition "Elevate Your Design" by The Interior Collection for the innovative use of materials in Cross-House Residence (Caesarstone). In collaboration with John Nahra; July 2012
-Awarded with CUA Provost’s “Award for Achievement in the Creative Arts”. March 2011
-Certificate of Excellence and Medal For Movie on TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and Architecture from the Dept. of Army, Walter Reed Medical Center. Jan 2008
Professional Memberships:
Ordine degli Architetti di Palermo, Italy
Member of the ArchitecturalSociety: TAU DELTA SIGMA