The value of pre-existences: dialogue between historical memory and innovation
Italian Pavilion - Architecture Biennale 2025, Venice
14 November 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
As part of the Italian Pavilion at the Architecture Biennale 2025, the Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture is promoting the meeting 'The value of pre-existences: dialogue between historical memory and innovation'curated by Guendalina Salimei with the project TERRAE AQUAE. Italy and the Intelligence of the Sea.
The initiative offers a discussion between architects, scholars and planners on the subject of the valorisation of pre-existing architecture and the possible dialogue between historical memory and contemporary innovation.
Speakers:
Guendalina Salimei, Don Luca Franceschini, Andrea Longhi, Luigi Leoni, Gianfranco Tuzzolino
Moderator: Caterina Parrello
The President of the Frate Sole Foundation, Luigi Leoni, is invited to give his contribution on the topic of the relationship between tradition and contemporaneity in architecture.
The event is organised by Chiesa Oggi architettura e comunicazione, with the support of the Frate Sole Foundation.
📅 14 November 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍 Italian Pavilion - Architecture Biennale 2025, Venice