Dr. William Di Napoli

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Biography

William Di Napoli is a principal at di Napoli Architects, where he has completed a variety of projects including schools, houses, restaurants, hotels, convention centers, housing projects, and retail shopping outlets. His ongoing research focuses on the social value and capacity of space, as well as the potential for a new expressive language in architecture. Di Napoli is the founder of FormWorks, which investigates the use of unusual casting materials and techniques with common household objects. Competitions are an integral part of his work, and he has also engaged in in-house real estate development associated with his architectural practice.

Research Interests

Architectural Design Social Value in Architecture

Courses

ARCH 11B: Introduction Design ARCH 100A: Fundamentals Architectural Design ARCH 100B: Fundamentals Architectural Design ARCH 200B: Introduction Architecture Studio 2 ARCH 201: Architecture & Urbanism Design Studio

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.