Theory 1: Contemporary Architecture in Old Buildings and Historical Complexes Lecturer: Fabiano Micocci

The subject of the course is to deepen the issue of new architectural creation in places with a distinct historical and architectural character, as well as to explore the reuse of old buildings.

New architectural creation within historical ensembles / old buildings serves the continuity of evolution and development, and the avoidance of stagnation and abandonment, which often threaten historical settlements or historical parts of cities. The renewal and enrichment of the architectural wealth of historical ensembles through the addition of new buildings or the reuse and upgrading of existing ones is a necessary condition for its survival.
New constructions should express their era, while their design should also reference the historical environment and be based on a systematic analysis of its characteristics.