Lucia Mannella is an Italian journalist, cultural project director and communications professional based in Milan, specialising in architecture and design. She is co-director of Open House Milano, the annual festival dedicated to architectural heritage and urban spaces. Her work also includes media relations and communications for architecture and design projects. She co-authored D’Acqua e Soglie. Milano, published for the tenth anniversary of Open House Milano, and has contributed to Lampoon and Living Corriere della Sera, writing about architecture, design and urban transformation.