Born in Salerno in 1921, Vittorio Gigliotti graduated in civil engineering from the University of Naples and began working as an independent professional in 1948. In 1960, he co-founded the AZ Architects and Engineers studio in Rome alongside Bruno Zevi, and in 1964, he partnered with Paolo Portoghesi to establish the Pincian Gate Studio. Their collaboration led to significant architectural achievements both in Italy and abroad, contributing to the development of postmodern architecture. Gigliotti was particularly known for designing cultural, residential, and commercial buildings. One of his most notable projects, the Baldi House, completed in 1969 with Portoghesi, is regarded as one of the first examples of postmodern architecture. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he played a key role in several major projects, including the Church of the Holy Family in Salerno (1971–1974) and the Mosque of Rome, whose construction began in 1984.