The President, the members of the Board of Directors, the Director, and the entire staff of the National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes join the coordinator and the members of GEV08a-Architecture in expressing their grief for the sudden passing of Prof. Manuel Gausa Navarro, Full Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Genoa. Prof. Gausa Navarro was deeply committed to evaluation work within ANVUR, contributing to the activities of GEV08a with dedication, competence, and kindness.