The fundamental objective of Firenze Forma Continua is the re-appropriation of the city’s fabric, and its values, by the community. The story of the city’s evolution is complemented each year by the in-depth study of a theme, the contents of which are developed in collaboration with the University of Florence. Educational workshops are used to involve researchers and students in an important learning and investigative phase, with visits and meetings for involvement and discussion with residents and city users. The results are the proposal of a thematic itinerary aimed at understanding the evolution of the city and the creation of temporary installations designed to raise awareness of the spaces and panoramas that contribute to the Outstanding Universal Value of the Historic Centre of Florence.
San Gallo, new traces of ancient relations Via San Gallo and Piazza della Libertà are currently occupied by numerous construction sites, signs of building renovation and urban development. The imposing scaffolding of the restoration site of the Arco di Trionfo dei Lorena becomes the stage on which to break down and at the same time […]
exploreRethinking the edge Today the city walls are a fragmented heritage, rarely and not easily visited, often forgotten, yet they constitute one of the most significant elements for an understanding of the historical evolution of Florence’s urban fabric. Their importance, however, derives not only from being evidence of the evolution of Florentine defensive architecture, but […]
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