He graduated in Architecture from the University of Venice. Most notable of his many book publications are: The Royal Palaces of India (Thames & Hudson, 1994), Oriental Scenery: Two Hundred Years of Architectural Heritage (Citadelles & Mazenot, 1998) and Palaces of Rajasthan (India Book House, 2003). His latest book, Lucknow au Miroir du Temps (Filigranes Editions, 2011), is also the catalogue of the exhibition he held at the Musée Guimet in Paris.