Rossella Scalia is a London-based architecture critic and independent researcher. She received her M.Arch from Reggio Calabria University (Italy) and her M.A. in Architectural History, Theory and Interpretation from London Metropolitan University. She has experienced various cultures and the numerous creativities that are continuously shaping our living environment. Rossella's architectural research has been focused on the potential of forgotten spaces and unfinished buildings within the concept of participatory design. She has been exploring the most remote and unknown places in Sicily and London - her two favourite locations – spanning from natural landscapes to urban ones, always in search of undisclosed architectures and so-called modern ruins. Rossella has been shortlisted for the UK Architects Journal Writing Prize in 2012. Her articles have been published on Icon Magazine, Nykyinen Design, GIZMO, Film International and The Croydon Citizen. She has a great interest in photography, cinema, storytelling, communication and social media. Her photographs and documentary visual narratives have been exhibited in many art cafes in London. First-hand experience is what makes her writing and life not only a compelling story but also a true trip.