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.