Vittorio Gregotti (1927–2020) was a renowned Italian architect, urban planner, and theorist, recognized as a key figure in 20th-century architecture. Born in Novara, Italy, he graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 1952. In 1974, he founded Gregotti Associati International, leading significant projects such as the renovation of the Barcelona Olympic Stadium for the 1992 Games and the Belém Cultural Center in Lisbon. Gregotti also served as editor-in-chief of the architectural magazine Casabella from 1982 to 1996, influencing architectural discourse. His work emphasized the integration of architecture with its cultural and environmental context. Gregotti passed away in Milan due to complications from COVID-19.