Valerio completed his studies at ETH in 1986. He has taught at ETH, AA, Cornell and Harvard.

In 1996 he opened his own studio in Zurich and in 2008 in Flims, with his wife Tamara.

Valerio's works are minimalist. His works are bare architectural statements, which in their nakedness are completely exposed and precise. It is when these strong and clear statements are coupled with a sharp understanding of place and program that we find Valerio most inspiring.