On 19th September, Rome is the scene of an important debate on urban regeneration, one of the key issues for the future of the Italian capital. The round table, organised by PLATFORM, takes place at the prestigious Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, located in via Alberto Cadlolo 101. The event represents a unique opportunity to explore how the Eternal City is facing the challenges related to the transformation of urban spaces, combining modernity, sustainability and recovery of the existing heritage.
The protagonists of the event
The round table will feature four architecture and urban planning firms, who will bring their experience and solutions on projects of different scales, from urban to residential. This interdisciplinary dialogue offers an insight into the complex dynamics driving urban regeneration in Rome, a city known for its extraordinary historical and artistic heritage but also for the need to respond to new housing and infrastructural requirements.
Speakers:
Alessandro Cambi – It’s Architettura with the Piazza dei Cinquecento redevelopment project
Andrea D’Antrassi – Studio MAD with the project for the redevelopment of a building in Via Boncompagni
Andrea Debilio, Antonio Atripaldi – ADAT Studio with the project for the Science Museum
Andrea Rossi, Giovanni Sanna – Studio A-FACT with the project Podium
Moderator: Simona Finessi – PLATFORM Editor.
Urban Regeneration: Between Challenges and Opportunities
Urban regeneration is a broad concept that encompasses the renewal and transformation of degraded or underused areas of the city to adapt them to new social, economic and environmental needs. In Rome, the challenge is particularly complex: on the one hand, the need to preserve and enhance the city’s historical and cultural assets; on the other, the need to integrate new living or community spaces, improve mobility and promote environmental sustainability.
The Projects under Discussion
The four projects presented at the round table offer a picture of the different intervention strategies applied to urban regeneration in Rome. From large brownfield or industrial redevelopment plans to more specific interventions in the residential sphere, they will explore the architectural and urban planning solutions that are shaping the city’s future. The objective of these projects is twofold: on the one hand, to improve the quality of life of citizens through the creation of more accessible, inclusive and sustainable spaces; on the other, to strike the right balance between innovation and respect for the capital’s historical roots.
A Comparison of Ideas for the Future of Rome
This round table represents an important opportunity for reflection and discussion on how urban regeneration can be an effective response to the challenges of the contemporary city. The presence of four architectural firms will ensure a variety of approaches and visions, offering a cue for an in-depth discussion on how Rome can evolve in the coming decades.
Through the sharing of experiences and design solutions, the event will serve as a platform for the elaboration of strategies that can be replicated not only in the capital, but also in other Italian and international cities.
In conclusion, the round table organised by PLATFORM on 19 September is a key moment to discuss the urban future of Rome, a future in which history and modernity will have to coexist harmoniously to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.
At the following YouTube link you can take a glance at the live registration of the event.
Below are links to the statements of the protagonists of Urban Regeneration projects in Rome_Challenges and solutions:
– Simona Finessi, PLATFORM architecture and design
– Luca Vedani, Green Stone SICAF Spa
– Andrea D’Antrassi, StudioMAD
– Alessandro Cambi, It’s Architettura
– Andrea Rossi, A-FACT
– Andrea Debilio, Studio ADAT
