The main task we should face in the future is to “mend” the city, as well as the environment, starting from the extreme fragility of Europe
now and soon to all the global territories. Mending is the right
approach, especially for the fragile situation we are living in Italy.
The “new architectural wave” for this and the next generation is to
start from what we have, “here and now” without any demolition, or
expansion strategy: renewing the suburbs, make them “beautiful” and
livable; regenerate the historical center with new program and new
identity; enhance the richness of the rural landscape, protecting it but
also bringing people and activity there again. Should we continue to
make the architects? Absolutely yes! But keenly aware of the
environmental, social and economic urge the world is asking for,
starting from local identity up to the global community.
Massimo Alvisi is founding partner of Alvisi Kirimoto + Partners from
Rome, Italy. The small practice has won several awards in the past few
years including first prize for the rehabilitation of Dong Thuc Square
in the historical district of Hanoi, Vietnam; first prize for “Meno è
più 4” competition for a nursery and civic centre in Rome; first prize
for the “Corato Theatre restoration” competition, a building which was
recently opened to the public. Among various prizes, the AIT Award 2012
for the Naples Art Academy Theater, selected in the category: public
building interiors. Mr. Alvisi recieved his architectural training from
the University of Architecture in Florence and practiced with prestige
firms of Fuksas associati in Rome and Renzo Piano Building Workshop in
Genoa.Lecture by Massimo Alvisi, Alvisi Kirimoto + Partners
Date: Thursday 20.2.2014
Time: 18:30
Venue: Exhibition zone E,1st floor, AITB