Corrado Papa (Noto 1961) graduated in architecture from the University of Florence in 1986, where, over the course of the following years, he worked together with Professor of Architecture Gianfranco Gorelli on the “Urban Planning and Analysis of Urban and Local Structures course”.
He began his professional career in Milan, subsequently returning to Noto in order to participate in the rebirth of the town, stricken, from 1989 onwards, by the first of a series of collapses. In Noto, where he lives, he receives important assignments, both public and private. His work encompasses the restructuring of private buildings, the restoration of palaces and churches, the renovation of 18th century villas and “masserie”, expansion work and projects for entirely new structures.
Among his most important achievements we can number: the renovation of Piazza Calatafimi and Piazza Montecanosa, Noto; the renovation and conservation of the church of the Immaculate Conception, Lentini; the restoration of the Porta Marina in Ortigia, Siracusa; the renovation and conservation of the ex- Trigona hospital, Noto; the project for the presentation of the “Pirrone” collection in the ex- Santa Chiara monastery, Noto; the restoration and preservation of Palazzo Carfi, Vittoria (RG); the renovation and repurposing of the “masseria” Sofia to rural tourism and a winery, Noto; the project for Villa Zucchi, Noto; the restoration and restructuring of Palazzo di Lorenzo del Castelluccio, Noto; the project for a country hotel, “Battimandorlo,” Noto; the project for the restoration and urban development of the Santa Caterina neighbourhood, Noto.