Exhibition on Historic Gardesane Road Network at Palazzo Cominelli
Inauguration and Exhibition Venue
In Cisano di S. Felice, at Palazzo Cominelli, the exhibition dedicated to “Policies for the conservation and transformation of the historic Gardesane road network” was inaugurated. It will remain open until October 14.
Opening Hours and Exhibited Contents
Hours: from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can examine the thesis projects and research conducted by Luigia Bontempi, Laura Cuomo, Paola Ronchi, and Davide Sigurtà, guided by Maurizio Boriani, Alberta Cazzani, and Camillo Sangiorgio, professors at Politecnico di Milano.
Organization and Inaugural Conference
Organized with the attentive and meticulous coordination of Fulvia Sarzina (from Roè Volciano). During the inauguration, a conference was held, with participation from university professors, technicians, students, authorities (including Stefano Saglia, Vice President of the Province Administration, and Ambrogio Florioli, Mayor), and representatives of the Order of Architects (Franco Maffeis).
Discussion on Historic Road Network
Giampaolo Treccani spoke about the 45 bis and inland roads (many of which, in Tremosine and Valvestino, served for the transit of Alpini troops and mules during World War I), emphasizing the need to reconcile the expectations of adapting to increased vehicular traffic from growing tourism with the protection of the landscape.
Research and Conservation Projects
Then, Daniela Zumiani, an art historian, and Cazzani presented research on artifacts and conservation techniques. Roberto Sordina, from the Istituto di Architettura di Venezia, concluded by explaining that, when talking about design, people tend to think only of buildings, while a road also plays an important role.
Interventions and Technical Details
Sordina illustrated some interventions on major roads, starting from work carried out in Switzerland by Rino Tani and Flora Ruchat. He focused on a series of details (such as ventilation chimneys, resembling sculptures, or tunnel entrances) that enhance the aesthetic value of a route.
Design Concepts and Route Identity
Another concept expressed was that every project should emerge with its own identity and not be hidden or camouflaged within the greenery.
