For more than two centuries, the discussion on architectonical heritage has been mostly about authenticity and the relation between the single monument and the urban fabric. The growing tourism business and the raising conscience for every cultural sensibility, have now shifted the debate from conservation to usage. In Florence, between nov. 9th and 14th, the General Assembly of ICOMOS (International Council on Monum
Along July 2014 two important conferences on urban matters took place: the 21th International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF) from 3 to 6 in Porto, Portugal, and the 16th International Planning History Society (IPHS) in St. Augustine, Florida. The subjects were «Our Common Future in Urban Morphology» for the ISUF and “Past as Guide to Sustainable Futures” for the IPHS. In both cases, we’ve had a perfect organizati
In Barcelona, along the coming month of June, a cycle of public conversations will be held about the social and physical situation of Ciutat Vella, the historic center. The cycle is organized by independent local associations and will meet five different places around Ciutat Vella. More information here (in SPANISH and CATALAN): FACEBOOK EVENT You can also follow the #xerradesxcv on twitter. (the aerial picture is by
This is the dissertation of Alessandro Scarnato for his PhD title, in ESTAB school of architecture of Barcelona. Juanjo Lahuerta, ETSAB (left), Paola Di Biagi, IUAV (right) and Joan Busquets, Harvard (right edge) have been the members of the jury who gave the maximum evaluation, «cum laude» to the research led by Alessandro Scarnato under the supervision of Antonio Pizza, ETSAB (in the center). The research deals wit
The number 120 of italian magazine Area is dedicated to Beirut. Alessandro Scarnato is the curator together with Charbel Maskineh and Nicola Santini. The «bride of Middle East» is explored about its current situation, focusing on the unstoppable real estate developments. An interview with Bernard Khoury and a photographic social trip by Edoardo Delille, enrich the publication. Check it out here, to purchase: AREA MAG
