Dario Castellino was born in Cuneo in 1965 and graduated in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Turin in 1993. In 1994, he founded his eponymous studio, which focuses on architectural design, restoration, urban redevelopment, recovery of religious buildings, museum setups, and the design of residential and tertiary buildings for both public and private clients. He has been involved in the restoration of the former textile factory for the Tucci Russo Contemporary Art Gallery, the restoration of Roccasparvera Castle and the Church of S. Paolo in Caraglio, the recovery of Fortezza Albertina in Vinadio, the enhancement of Linari Castle, the recovery of alpine hamlets including Paraloup, Campofei and Ferriere, the creation of the Victor Salvi Harp Museum, the redevelopment of the squares in Demonte and Treiso, some wine cellars in the Langhe region.