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ENGLOBE | Ingegneria e architettura - Rocca delle Caminate Meldola

Rocca delle Caminate

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Rocca delle Caminate

Conservative restoration of Rocca delle Caminate in Meldola

Rocca delle Caminate: Conservative Restoration Transforming a Romagna Castle into a University Hub

On the ridge separating the Rabbi Valley from the Ronco Valley, approximately 400 meters above sea level and a few kilometers from Forlì, Meldola, and Predappio, stands Rocca delle Caminate: a fortified quadrangular complex measuring approximately 55×22 meters, dominated by a 30-meter-high tower and set within an 8-hectare historic park enclosed by walls.

Its origins date back to 997, when the site, then known as Castrum Caminate, is mentioned as the property of Ambrone delle Caminate. Over the following centuries, the castle changed hands among the Ordelaffi, Belmonti, and Malatesta families, undergoing sieges and destruction, the most radical of which occurred in 1469 at the hands of Pino degli Ordelaffi. In 1870, an earthquake severely damaged the surviving structures.

A first comprehensive restoration took place between 1924 and 1927 under the supervision of the Superintendency for Monuments of Romagna; in 1985, a heavy structural intervention partially altered the building’s original construction logic.

An Integrated Intervention Between Conservation and New Functionality

The project, developed under the scientific supervision of Prof. Arch. Giovanni Carbonara with the methodological report by Prof. Claudio Galli, concerned the restoration and conservative rehabilitation of the complex, converting it into a university and research facility within the Forlì-Cesena Technopole.

The approach, based on an integrated design logic, had to reconcile the conservation of the historic fabric with the introduction of new public functions, operating on several fronts: consolidation of the residential block, adaptive reuse of the service block with a conference hall and research classrooms, restoration of the tower and original lantern, exhibition reuse of the medieval bastions, redevelopment of the courtyards and park, as well as the integration of building systems, accessibility, and fire safety.

The residential block, structurally in fair condition but with rooms still unfinished, retained its existing circulation routes and partitions, with building systems distributed through technical shafts to avoid intervention on decorated masonry and coffered ceilings.

The service block, marked by slab carbonation and through-cracks, was instead rebuilt in its incongruous parts and equipped with a 126-seat conference hall, modular research classrooms, configurable from 36 to 109 seats, and a public panoramic terrace in Arenite stone with corten steel parapets.

The tower required masonry consolidation, recovery of the timber floors, and removal of asbestos tanks on the third floor, as well as reinstallation of the historic lantern preserved in the warehouses of the Province of Forlì-Cesena.

The ancient bastions, overgrown with vegetation, were restored using low-pressure washing and natural biocide treatments, transforming them into an exhibition route on the history of the Rocca.

Materials and Accessibility

The selection of materials prioritized historical compatibility and reversibility: hydraulic lime mortars, handmade terracotta, walnut and chestnut wood, copper for sheet-metal works, corten steel for the new external safety stair, inspired by the metaphor of a medieval siege tower, and low-emissivity glass for the removable terrace pavilion.

The accessibility strategy, developed in accordance with Italian Ministerial Decree 236/1989 and Presidential Decree 503/1996, included two new elevators, internal and external ramps, and the adaptation of routes, thresholds, and restrooms on every level.

The result is a case of integrated restoration that does not stop at preserving the envelope, but reconstructs a public functionality by coordinating restoration, structural consolidation, building systems, and accessibility: from monumental heritage asset to research and education infrastructure for the Romagna area.

Che tipo di consolidamenti sono stati previsti per la torre della Rocca?

Gli interventi hanno riguardato il consolidamento delle murature e dei collegamenti verticali, il recupero dei solai lignei, l’impermeabilizzazione della copertura, lo smaltimento di serbatoi contenenti amianto al terzo piano e il restauro con rimontaggio della lanterna originale.

Perché la Rocca delle Caminate è così nota al pubblico non specialistico?

Perché tra il 1924 e il 1927 fu ricostruita e donata a Benito Mussolini, che ne fece la propria residenza estiva. Sulla torre venne installato un faro tricolore che, quando acceso, segnalava la sua presenza nel castello ed era visibile fino a decine di chilometri di distanza, un dettaglio storico che ancora oggi accompagna la narrazione del sito, distinta dal recente intervento di restauro a fini universitari.

PLACE

Meldola (FC)

CLIENT

Lancia Srl on behalf of the Municipality of Meldola.

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Construction Design
Design phase Safety coordination
Detailed Design

TYPE

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Education
Multifunctional

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Englobe

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Restauro e miglioramento sismico Convento San Bernardino Urbino

The Monumental Complex of San Bernardino

By Daniele Ridolfi,

The Monumental Complex of San Bernardino

San Bernardino Convent Restoration and Seismic Upgrade in Urbino

A Renaissance Complex That Tells Centuries of Layering and Transformation

The Convent of San Bernardino is one of the most significant monastic architectural complexes in the Marche region: a multifaceted system that embodies centuries of construction history, seismic events, and changing uses.

Set within the hilly landscape surrounding Urbino, the complex stands as a deeply rooted architectural presence, attributed to Francesco di Giorgio Martini and linked to the patronage of Federico da Montefeltro. The spatial organization revolves around two defining elements — the Martinian cloister and the garden courtyard — structuring the sequence of spaces through a rigorous balance between built form and landscape, monastic enclosure and openness to the surrounding territory.

The architectural quality of the complex lies not in an isolated formal landmark, but in the coherence of an integrated system where masonry walls, arcades, roofing systems, and paving work together to define a precise identity deeply embedded in its context.

The 2016 Earthquake as a Revealer of Structural Vulnerabilities Accumulated Over Time

The seismic events exposed latent vulnerabilities, resulting in a damage classification of Level 3 out of 4 and requiring a systemic intervention across the entire building complex.

Preliminary investigations carried out before design development revealed widespread cracking in the load-bearing masonry, severe deterioration of timber roof elements, and water infiltration affecting interior quality and the conservation of finish layers. The heterogeneous nature of the structure — brick and stone masonry with often inadequate connections — contributed to amplifying the overall vulnerability of the building.

Understanding the structural behavior of the complex, even before intervening, became the methodological foundation of the entire design process.

Knowledge as the Basis for Intervention: Diagnostics as the Foundation of the Project

For Englobe’s technical team, the investigative phase is not a preliminary step but the core infrastructure upon which every operational decision is built.

The process relied on an integrated system of documentary research, advanced surveying, and targeted diagnostic investigations designed to provide a reliable understanding of structural performance without compromising the integrity of the historic asset. The methodology prioritized representative, non-invasive and minimally invasive testing capable of revealing masonry stratigraphy, construction techniques, and material conservation conditions.

An Integrated Strategy: Conservation, Seismic Upgrading, and Renewed Habitability

The strategy developed by Englobe approaches conservation, seismic upgrading, and functional adaptation as inseparable components of a single process.

The guiding principle is to restore vitality and full usability to the complex without freezing its character into a museum-like condition. Philological conservation of significant architectural elements, strengthening of global seismic performance, and spatial refunctionalization are developed in synergy, with architecture, structural engineering, and building systems operating as a continuous and coordinated framework.

From a functional standpoint, the project restores the convent’s original spatial logic: the refectory and common rooms return to collective use, monastic cells are reorganized to accommodate new patterns of occupancy, and the garden courtyard regains its role as a central relational and open space. Universal accessibility systems and new vertical circulation connections ensure full usability of the complex through solutions carefully integrated into the historic structure.

Material conservation represents the most delicate and revealing operation of the intervention. Terracotta flooring is dismantled, individually catalogued, and reinstalled in its original position, combining documentary rigor with perceptual continuity. Masonry surfaces are treated using compatible natural materials to recover chromatic depth consistent with original stratigraphy. Damaged vaults and cracked masonry are consolidated through the cuci-scuci technique — selective stitching and reconstruction using brick and hydraulic mortars — restoring structural continuity without compromising the readability of the historic fabric. Roofing systems are fully dismantled and rebuilt through a selective recovery and reuse process of original timber elements, while seismic upgrading takes the form of a coordinated system of distributed interventions designed to improve overall building performance without altering its material or volumetric perception.

Performance enhancement is completed through discreet building systems integration. High-performance thermal windows, low-temperature radiant systems, hybrid HVAC solutions, and natural insulation materials significantly improve energy performance without altering opening proportions or the visual character of surfaces. Technology does not impose itself on heritage: it supports it, almost invisibly.

Beyond Restoration: Returning a Living Architectural Organism

The Convent of San Bernardino demonstrates how it is possible to intervene in a complex heritage asset through an integrated approach in which technology and culture interact throughout every phase of the process.

The result is neither the replication of a frozen past nor an uncritical superimposition of the present, but a calibrated balance in which architectural memory is restored not as an immobile document, but as a place to inhabit and experience. According to Englobe, this project confirms that restoration can be a contemporary act — capable of connecting knowledge, technology, and culture within a unified vision of the built heritage.

Perché San Bernardino è conosciuto anche come Mausoleo dei Duchi?

La denominazione riflette la volontà esplicita di Federico da Montefeltro, che concepì la chiesa come luogo di sepoltura dinastica per sé e per i propri successori. Costruita tra il 1482 e il 1491 fuori dalle mura di Urbino e attribuita a Francesco di Giorgio Martini, San Bernardino non è semplicemente un'architettura conventuale: è un dispositivo rappresentativo del potere signorile, in cui dimensione religiosa e commemorativa si fondono in un linguaggio formale di straordinaria misura.

Quale rapporto lega il complesso alla stagione artistica dei Montefeltro?

Secondo alcune ricostruzioni storiche, la chiesa ospitava originariamente la Pala Montefeltro di Piero della Francesca, oggi alla Pinacoteca di Brera, stabilendo un dialogo diretto tra spazio architettonico, committenza ducale e pittura rinascimentale. Un'opera pensata per un luogo specifico, all'interno di un progetto culturale in cui architettura e arti figurative si misuravano sullo stesso piano di ambizione. Leggere San Bernardino significa, anche per questo, attraversare l'intero sistema di relazioni che Federico costruì attorno alla propria corte.

PLACE

Urbino (PU)

CLIENT

Provincia Picena di S. Giacomo della Marca dei Frati Minori

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Construction Design
Design phase Safety coordination
Detailed Design
Preliminary design
Safety coordination for executive phase

TYPOLOGY

Conservative Rehabilitation
Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Multifunctional
Religious
Residential

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Dott. Geol. Alberto Antinori
Dott.ssa Elisa Saracino
Englobe

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Restaurare la Basilica di San Domenico significa lavorare su un equilibrio sottile, dove materia, arte e devozione appartengono alla stessa narrazione. Il progetto non si limita a conservare un edificio, ma rinnova la possibilità di abitare un luogo che da secoli accoglie preghiera, memoria e bellezza. Un intervento che restituisce forza alla struttura, dignità agli spazi e continuità a una presenza che appartiene alla storia di Bologna e al patrimonio religioso italiano.

Basilica of San Domenico

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Basilica of San Domenico

Restoration of the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna

A place of prayer, art, and memory

In the heart of Bologna, overlooking the square that bears its name, the Basilica of San Domenico preserves eight centuries of history, faith, and beauty. Founded shortly after the death of Dominic de Guzmán in 1221, the basilica grew over time as a living architectural organism, moving through different chapters of art and architecture, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, from the Baroque period to twentieth-century restorations. Inside, works of exceptional value coexist: the Ark of Saint Dominic, enriched by sculptures by Michelangelo and Nicola Pisano; the wooden choir by Fra’ Damiano da Bergamo; and paintings by Guercino, Filippino Lippi, and Ludovico Carracci. The 51-meter-high Gothic bell tower has watched over the complex since 1313, marking one of Bologna’s most meaningful spiritual landmarks.

An integrated restoration for a living architecture

The restoration and enhancement project was developed to protect a fragile, layered monument without interrupting its liturgical function or its daily role in the life of the city. The intervention involves the roofs, timber structures, clay tile coverings, attic masonry, historic flooring, surfaces affected by moisture, the service courtyard, wooden furnishings, selected works of art, and internal building systems. The works include the recovery and reintegration of existing elements, the improvement of the most delicate structural areas, the restoration of deteriorated surfaces, the repair of Venetian terrazzo flooring, the updating of the heating system, the renewal of the central nave lighting, and the upgrading of the sound system, with solutions designed to improve comfort and usability without altering the spiritual and architectural character of the spaces.

The measure of the project: preserving without imposing

ENGLOBE’s approach interprets restoration as an act of listening. Every design choice is aimed at keeping the basilica’s history legible, avoiding invasive interventions and favoring solutions capable of supporting the building over time. The construction site is organized to coexist with the religious life of the place, respecting the movement of worshippers, the celebration of Mass, and the contemplative nature of the interiors.

A heritage site returned to the continuity of time

Restoring the Basilica of San Domenico means working on a delicate balance, where matter, art, and devotion belong to the same narrative. The project does not simply preserve a building; it renews the possibility of inhabiting a place that has welcomed prayer, memory, and beauty for centuries. It is an intervention that restores strength to the structure, dignity to the spaces, and continuity to a presence deeply rooted in the history of Bologna and in Italy’s religious heritage.

Why is the Basilica of San Domenico one of Bologna’s most treasured churches?

Because it brings together religious history, art, and urban memory in a single place. Built by the Dominican Friars to honor the figure of their founder, Saint Dominic de Guzmán, who arrived in Bologna in the 13th century, the basilica preserves its spiritual heart in the Ark of Saint Dominic. This monument, which holds the Saint’s remains, is enriched by sculptures also attributed to the hand of Michelangelo, making the basilica not only an important place of worship, but also a fundamental landmark in the history of Italian art.

What musical curiosity is connected to the basilica?

The Basilica of San Domenico also preserves the organ on which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart practiced during his time in Bologna, adding a remarkable musical memory to the history of the complex.

PLACE

Bologna (BO)

CLIENT

Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Safety coordination for executive phase
Technical and Economic Feasibility Study
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Religious

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Dott.ssa Lucia Palma
Englobe

ALL PROJECTS

Progetto di restauro e miglioramento sismico del Duomo di Camerino dopo il sisma 2016. Englobe interviene su un edificio storico vincolato con tecniche avanzate e compatibili.

Santa Maria Annunziata Cathedral

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Santa Maria Annunziata Cathedral

Seismic retrofit and restoration of Camerino Cathedral

A cathedral shaped by centuries of transformation

Camerino Cathedral is the result of successive reconstructions shaped by history, earthquakes, and cultural shifts.

The current Santa Maria Annunziata Cathedral represents the third construction phase of the site. The earliest structure dates back to the 7th century, while a Romanesque-Gothic cathedral built between the 12th and 13th centuries was destroyed by the 1799 earthquake.

The reconstruction process began in 1800 under architect Andrea Vici, a student of Vanvitelli, marking a transition toward a neoclassical architectural language. After evaluating multiple design options, the final scheme was selected in 1804, and construction began in 1806, leading to completion in 1832 and consecration in 1833.

The current building is therefore the result of a full 19th-century reconstruction that remained largely unchanged until recent seismic events.

The earthquake as a revealer of structural vulnerabilities

The 2016 earthquake exposed hidden structural weaknesses rather than simply causing damage.

Structural assessments revealed widespread cracking in load-bearing systems, instability in the façade and bell towers, and significant damage to camorcanna vaults. The building’s heterogeneous masonry composition, including stone, brick, and mixed techniques with insufficient bonding, contributed to its overall vulnerability.

Knowledge as infrastructure: the role of diagnostic investigations

According to Englobe engineers, knowledge is the foundation of every effective intervention.

The design process was based on an integrated investigation campaign combining historical research, advanced surveying, and targeted diagnostic testing. These activities provided insight into material stratigraphy, construction techniques, and structural behavior.

The methodology prioritized non-invasive and minimally invasive investigations, using representative sampling strategies to achieve a comprehensive understanding while preserving the integrity of the historic fabric.

Balancing engineering and conservation

The project merges structural performance with material authenticity.

Englobe’s strategy is built on compatible and reversible interventions aimed at improving seismic behavior without altering the building’s identity. Masonry consolidation, composite reinforcement systems, and structural ties are integrated into a cohesive design framework.

At the same time, restoration works and system upgrades enhance both functionality and spatial quality, creating a dialogue between technical performance and historical value.

Beyond restoration: rebuilding a city’s identity

The cathedral acts as a catalyst for urban and cultural regeneration.

Located in Piazza Cavour, the cathedral is a defining element of Camerino’s urban landscape. The intervention therefore operates beyond the scale of architecture, contributing to the reconstruction of collective identity and the reactivation of social and economic dynamics.

According to Englobe, this project demonstrates how restoration can become a contemporary act, capable of connecting knowledge, technology, and cultural heritage.

PLACE

Camerino (MC)

CLIENT

Arcidiocesi di Camerino

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Final design
Preliminary design
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Religious

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Dott.ssa Elisa Saracino
Dott.ssa Maria Letizia Amadori
Englobe
Geol. Marco Caporaletti
Ing. Carlo Morosi
Ing. Tommaso Ortolani

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Progetto di restauro e rifunzionalizzazione del Palazzo Cisterna di Biella

Palazzo Cisterna

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Palazzo Cisterna

Restoration and adaptive reuse of Palazzo Cisterna in Biella

Restoration, conservation, and functional adaptive reuse

ENGLOBE was responsible for the Technical and Economic Feasibility Project (PFTE) for the restoration and adaptive reuse of Palazzo Cisterna, a listed historic building located in the Piazzo district, within the historic center of Biella.

Promoted by the Piedmont Region, the project is part of a broader strategy for the enhancement of public heritage, with the aim of assigning the building a contemporary use fully compatible with its historical and architectural value.

A new hub for local Public Administrations

The project envisions the transformation of Palazzo Cisterna into an integrated service hub for Public Administrations, accommodating institutional functions, workspaces, public-facing areas, and facilities for educational and cultural activities.

The design strategy combines heritage protection, functional modernization, and accessibility, ensuring public use of the building and its reintegration into the urban fabric of the Piazzo district.

Design approach and intervention strategy

The building is characterized by a complex historical stratification, developed between the 13th and 17th centuries and shaped by subsequent functional transformations.

The project adopts a conservation-oriented approach, aimed at preserving and enhancing existing architectural features, limiting invasive interventions and favoring compatible, reversible, and clearly legible solutions.

All design decisions were developed in compliance with heritage and landscape protection regulations pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004 and in coordination with the relevant Heritage Authority.

Architectural design and functional layout

The spatial reorganization of the building is structured around the internal courtyard, which acts as the main distribution and organizational core.

The two historic entrances from Piazza Cisterna and Piazza Cucco have been preserved and enhanced, ensuring equal functional hierarchy and full accessibility.

The project includes:

  • public-facing and reception areas on the ground floor, including reception and café spaces within historic, frescoed rooms;
  • smart working areas and administrative offices for Public Administration staff;
  • conference halls and representative spaces located in the most architecturally significant levels;
  • temporary exhibition areas and storage spaces at basement level;
  • multipurpose classrooms and temporary accommodation for students and visiting faculty on the upper floors.

Special attention has been given to the removal of architectural barriers, with the inclusion of an elevator system developed through two alternative design solutions (internal and external), defined in agreement with the Heritage Authority.

Seismic improvement and structural interventions

The structural design focuses on the seismic improvement of the building through localized repair and strengthening measures, fully respecting traditional construction techniques.

The adopted solutions prioritize minimal invasiveness, material compatibility, and improved global structural behavior, with targeted interventions on masonry walls and timber floor systems.

Building systems, safety, and fire prevention

The building is equipped with an integrated building services system designed to ensure comfort, efficiency, and safety.

Although the building does not fall under mandatory fire safety certification procedures, the project adopts the Italian Fire Prevention Code as a reference framework, with specific attention to listed buildings open to the public.
The design also includes access control systems, video surveillance, and differentiated user flow management in response to the multiple functions hosted within the building.

Restoration and enhancement of decorative elements

The restoration project is based on a detailed stratigraphic analysis of interior surfaces.

Interventions include the conservation of existing decorative layers, the recovery of historic wall paintings, mitigation of moisture-related deterioration, and the enhancement of valuable architectural elements, all developed in close coordination with the Construction Management team and the Heritage Authority.

PLACE

Biella (BI)

CLIENT

Regione Piemonte

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Safety coordination for executive phase
Technical and Economic Feasibility Study
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Conservative Rehabilitation
Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Exhibition
Institutional
Museum
Residential

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Englobe
Geol. Manuela Pallozzi
Phigroup s.r.l.
Rest. Riccardo Moselli

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Sotterranei della Chiesa di Sant’Anastasia al Palatino

The Underground Spaces of Saint Anastasia Church

By Daniele Ridolfi,

The Underground Spaces of Saint Anastasia Church

Restoring and bringing new life to the underground spaces of Saint Anastasia Church on the Palatine Hill.

In the heart of Imperial Rome

At the heart of the Palatine Hill, the restoration of the underground chambers of the Church of Saint Anastasia brings back to light an extraordinary archaeological site. Commissioned by the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum and funded by the Caput Mundi – Next Generation EU program, the project includes a complex process of architectural conservation, functional upgrading and heritage enhancement aimed at reopening one of the most ancient and symbolic spaces of Imperial Rome.

Intervention and methods

The intervention involved the consolidation of opus caementicium and brick structures, cleaning and restoration of ancient surfaces, recovery of opus spicatum floors and Roman paving, and the creation of new corten steel walkways and staircases designed to harmonize with the archaeological context.

Design approach

Through its integrated and multidisciplinary approach, ENGLOBE ensured the balance between conservation, accessibility and safety, allowing visitors to rediscover a unique testimony to the origins of the Eternal City.

PLACE

Roma

CLIENT

Parco archeologico del Colosseo

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Religious

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Englobe
Geol. Alberto Antinori
Relevo s.r.l.

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Restauro e riqualificazione di Palazzo Vallemani ad Assisi ENGLOBE Progettazione Integrata

Palazzo Vallemani

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Palazzo Vallemani

Restoration and Redevelopment of Palazzo Vallemani

A cultural landmark in the heart of Assisi

The restoration and redevelopment of Palazzo Vallemani in Assisi represent a key intervention to preserve and enhance one of the city’s most significant historic buildings. Located in the heart of the old town, just a few steps from the Basilica of Saint Francis, the Palazzo stands as a symbol of Assisi’s architectural heritage and a vital meeting place for the local community.

Regeneration supported by the PNRR

Funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the project aims to restore the Palazzo’s full functionality while integrating new uses that strengthen its civic and cultural role. The intervention includes:

  • the recovery of areas assigned to local cultural associations,

  • the redevelopment of outdoor spaces and adjacent urban pathways,

  • the improvement of accessibility through new vertical connection systems.

Balancing heritage and innovation

The design approach combines respect for historical and artistic value with the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance sustainability, safety, and comfort. The restoration focuses on preserving the Palazzo’s original architectural features while ensuring inclusive and accessible spaces for all users.

A renewed center for culture and community

Through this project, Palazzo Vallemani is set to become once again a vibrant hub of culture, social life, and identity for the city of Assisi — a place where historical memory and contemporary design coexist in perfect balance.

PLACE

Assisi (PG)

CLIENT

Centrale Unica di Committenza Assisi - Bastia Umbra - Cannara

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Final design
Safety coordination for executive phase
Technical and Economic Feasibility Study
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural
Multifunctional

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Arch. Maurizio Sabatino Pirocchi
Energi S.r.l.
Englobe
Geol. Alberto Antinori

ALL PROJECTS

Rocca Roveresca di Senigallia | Restauro e Risanamento Conservativo dei Fronti Storici

Rocca Roveresca

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Rocca Roveresca

Restoration and Conservative Remediation of Historic Fronts

The Rocca Roveresca in Senigallia, located in Piazza del Duca in the heart of the Marche town, is one of the most important historic monuments in the region. The project for the conservative rehabilitation and restoration of the external façades of the monumental complex aimed to ensure its preservation, structural safety, and architectural enhancement—safeguarding a landmark building that embodies the identity of the city.

A monument of historical and architectural significance

Built between the 14th and 15th centuries on the remains of an earlier Roman tower, the Rocca Roveresca is an extraordinary example of Renaissance military architecture. Originally erected as a defensive stronghold of the Papal States, it was expanded over the centuries by the Malatesta and Della Rovere families, eventually taking on its current quadrilateral layout with four circular towers connected by ramparts and crowned with Istrian stone corbels.

Today, the Rocca is managed by the Regional Directorate of Museums of the Marche and is among the most visited sites of the region’s architectural heritage—thanks also to the restoration efforts that have ensured its preservation and continued accessibility to the public.

Conservation-driven interventions

The project involved targeted conservation and restoration work on the external façades, including:

  • Rehabilitation of the brick masonry facing

  • Restoration and structural consolidation of the stone elements

The intervention followed the principles of integrated conservation, prioritizing material compatibility and reversibility. All operations were supported by an extensive diagnostic campaign carried out in collaboration with the Universities of Camerino and Marche Polytechnic University, involving laser scanner surveys, mechanical analyses, and seismic vulnerability studies.

The construction site was organized into three operational phases, with progressive work on the different sides of the Rocca to ensure safety and continuity of museum activities.

Enhancing cultural heritage

The restoration of the Rocca Roveresca in Senigallia stands as a model of heritage preservation and enhancement: an intervention that combines traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation.
Through this project, the Rocca once again becomes a cultural and symbolic landmark for the city and the Marche region, a place of history, art, and collective memory, fully integrated into the network of state museums and territorial cultural promotion systems.

PLACE

Senigallia (AN)

CLIENT

Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Diagnostic Investigations
Executive design
Final design
Safety coordination for executive phase
Seismic Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Conservative Rehabilitation
Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Restauratrice Dott.ssa Elisa Saracino
Studio Paci Srl

ALL PROJECTS

Riqualificazione Ex Foro Boario e Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII a Osimo | Restauro e Rigenerazione Urbana

Ex Foro Boario

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Ex Foro Boario

Restoration, Accessibility, and Urban Innovation

Redevelopment of the Former Foro Boario and Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII in Osimo

The redevelopment project of the Former Foro Boario and Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII in Osimo represents a strategic urban regeneration initiative aimed at restoring vitality to an area of significant historical, architectural, and social value. Located at the entrance to Osimo’s historic center, the porticoed complex of the Foro Boario—dating back to the 19th century—is an emblematic example of Marche’s historical architecture, now undergoing restoration and enhancement through a contemporary design approach.

An integrated project within the PINQuA Program of the NRRP

This initiative is part of the PINQuA Program under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), dedicated to improving housing quality and promoting urban sustainability.
The main goal is to regenerate the Former Foro Boario, transforming it into a cultural and social hub for the local community through multifunctional spaces designed for events, exhibitions, conferences, and public activities.

The project includes:

  • Conservative restoration of the historic structures;

  • Seismic upgrading and structural strengthening;

  • Energy efficiency measures and environmental sustainability technologies;

  • Universal accessibility through the removal of architectural barriers.

Architectural restoration and enhancement of historic spaces

The restoration of the Foro Boario’s portico was conceived to preserve its historical character while introducing new functions. The historic arches will be enclosed with lightweight glass panels, creating flexible, sheltered spaces suitable for public events and conferences.
A new panoramic elevator will connect the Foro level to Osimo’s historic center, improving accessibility and usability for all citizens, particularly those with reduced mobility.

Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII and the park: breathing new life into public spaces

The project extends to the adjacent square and park, featuring:

  • Pedestrian areas and green pathways;

  • Resting zones and recreational spaces;

  • Smart lighting systems and sustainable urban furniture.

These interventions aim to improve urban quality, enhance safety, foster social inclusion, and make Osimo a tangible example of a Smart City within the Marche region.

A model of urban regeneration between history and innovation

This project serves as a model of integrated urban regeneration, where the enhancement of historic heritage harmoniously interacts with the needs of contemporary urban life.
Through restoration, accessibility, and sustainability, Osimo renews its urban fabric—promoting social cohesion, quality of life, and territorial identity, which reflect the core principles of European and national policies for the ecological and digital transition of cities.

PLACE

Osimo (AN)

CLIENT

Comune di Osimo

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Final design
General Coordination of Specialized Disciplines
Safety coordination for executive phase
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Institutional
Multifunctional

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Arch. Maurizio Sabatino Pirocchi
Geol. Alberto Antinori
Novigos Tecno s.r.l.
Studio Paci Srl

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Villa di Massenzio sull’Appia Antica | Restauro e Valorizzazione del Patrimonio Archeologico

Villa di Massenzio

By Daniele Ridolfi,

Villa di Massenzio

Conservative restoration, enhancement, and visitor access routes

The Villa of Maxentius on the Appian Way: Restoration and Enhancement of Rome’s Archaeological Heritage

The Villa of Maxentius is one of the most extraordinary archaeological complexes of ancient Rome, located between the second and third mile of the Appian Way, the historic consular road that once connected Rome to Capua.

Built between 306 and 309 AD, the imperial residence includes three main structures: the Imperial Palace, the Mausoleum of Romulus, and the Circus of Maxentius, monumental works designed to celebrate the emperor’s figure and assert his power through architecture.

A unique late-imperial complex

The Villa of Maxentius stands out for its exceptional architectural and symbolic unity, rare among imperial complexes of the late Roman Empire. The site perfectly illustrates how politics, architecture, and religion were intertwined in late antiquity.
Over the centuries, the villa experienced transformations, abandonment, and decay, making a careful and respectful restoration intervention essential.

The conservative restoration of the Villa of Maxentius

The archaeological and conservative restoration project aimed to preserve and enhance one of Rome’s most significant cultural landmarks. The intervention included:

  • Consolidation of ancient masonry using compatible techniques and low-impact materials;

  • Restoration of the “imperial corridor,” the passage connecting the palace to the pulvinar, the podium from which the emperor watched the races in the circus;

  • Redevelopment of visitor pathways, introducing accessible and sustainable solutions.

Technology and design approach

The intervention was based on a multidisciplinary approach combining traditional restoration techniques with advanced digital and diagnostic technologies for structural and environmental monitoring.
All operations were carried out with the utmost respect for the archaeological context, ensuring safety, preservation, and accessibility for visitors.

A dialogue between past and future

Today, the Villa of Maxentius is a vibrant and accessible site where history, architecture, and landscape coexist.
The restoration has returned to the public a place of extraordinary beauty, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the ancient splendor of Rome along the Appian Way, surrounded by monuments, ruins, and evocative views.

This project represents a bridge between past and future, an example of sustainable enhancement of archaeological heritage that combines scientific rigor, innovation, and respect for historical memory.

PLACE

Roma

CLIENT

Roma Capitale - Sovrintendenza Capitolina

WORK PERIOD
ACTIVITY

Design phase Safety coordination
Executive design
Final design
Safety coordination for executive phase
Works Supervision

TYPOLOGY

Restoration of Listed Cultural Heritage

INTENDED USE

Cultural

WORK AMOUNT
WORKING GROUP

Englobe
Geol. Alberto Antinori
Relevo s.r.l.

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