Aldo Rossi born in Milan in 1931, was one of Italy's most influential architects and theorists, winning the Pritzker Prize in 1990. His career, left an indelible imprint on contemporary architecture. Known for his analytical approach to the city and architecture, with works reflecting an ongoing research on the relationship between memory and urban space. His training at the Milan Polytechnic and long teaching career, interweaving his professional work, which ranges from the design of residential and cultural complexes to the care of major restorations, such as that of the Carlo Felice Theater in Genoa. The Architecture of the City, one of his most significant texts, continues to be a key reference point for urban and architectural studies.