zerododici architecture (OXII) is an international architecture and design practice founded in Tokyo, with studios in Milan and Bressanone, Italy.
The studio was established in MMXII, born from the idea of developing an architectural language that merges Western and Asian influences.

From the outset, the objective extended beyond the assimilation of new formal influences; it sought to identify and articulate shared cultural values—namely, an emphasis on the human scale, the critical role of natural materials and daylight, and a sustained commitment to precision and craftsmanship.

We believe architecture should not be reduced to the visible alone. It should carry a deeper purpose—creating spaces that resonate emotionally, socially, and accross time.
What kind of spaces do we want to inhabit, and how should they make us feel?
How can we design buildings that serve multiple generations?
How can architecture help us reimagine a shared we?

Today, OXII works on a range of projects with a focus on new construction, refurbishment, and custom-made interiors.

 

Jobs:

We are looking for talented young architects and designers to join our new office in Milan.
Our work spans architecture, interior design, graphic design, renderings, and illustration. We primarily use ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros, Affinity Suite, and Maxwell Render.

If you have strong skills in one or more of these tools and a passion for thoughtful design, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your portfolio to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

People:

Achim Reifer (MArch)

Business Partner, Design Architect

* 1986 Brixen, Italy

Studied Architecture at the TU Wien and
Tokyo University of the Arts (Yokomizo Makoto)
ヨコミゾ研究室

Worked for Matthias Schindegger and Coop Himmelb(l)au

Diploma with distinction under prof. Will Alsop

t-sa forum 2014, Architectural Association, London

Class A qualification, IUAV Venice

AR is a a registred architect in Italy and part of the architects chamber in Bolzano (BZ).

 

Stefan Reifer

Business Partner

* 1989 Brixen, Italy

 

Emanuele Melli (Arch)

Design Architect

* 1994 Brescia, Italy

Studied Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano

Worked for Tres Architettura+Ingegneria, Padova (PD)

Collaborated with the DCEF Studio, MIlano (MI) and Archiplan Studio. Mantova (MN)

Itinerant Masters Degree Program in "Architecture and Museum Design For Archaeology, Innovative Design and Management of Archaeological Heritage" XV edition

EM is a a registred architect in Italy and part of the architects chamber in Mantova (MN). 

Past Collaborators

Olli Vuorinen, Sofia Mondino, Suada Dema, Agne Vasiliauskaite

 

Exhibitions:

2010 Vienna Design Week, Austria

2012 CTBUH, Seoul, Korea

2014 Archidiploma, Vienna, Austria

2017 Milan Design Week, Italy

2023 Maison&Objet Paris, France 

2024 Milan Design Week, Italy 

Publications:

Refurbishment, t-sa FORUM Vol.5, 2014, AA School London

ISBN: 978-0-9554881-4-6

 

Tokyo Fish Market - May its spirit live on

ISBN: 978-3-330-51344-0