Each consortium partner has developed digital storytelling videos for engaging communities in promoting heritage and fostering partnerships with cultural heritage institutions. Following is a short description of the contents of the videos and the respective links to watch them online.
Concrete heritage architecture in the Czech Republic
The video presents 5 reinforced concrete buildings in the Czech Republic, from the first reinforced concrete frames to the 1940’s shell structures, to show the development of the technique. The selection of the buildings reflects also the variety in typology and architectural expression that reinforced concrete is able to serve. A commentary about the specifics of the restoration of this modern but already historic material is included.
A plea for reuse of 20th century concrete buildings: Cases from the Netherlands
The short video underlines how buildings in historic concrete (1890’s – 1960’s) – factories, warehouses, schools, etc. – are beautiful, sustainable and belong to our heritage. Interviews with architects, contractors and users of some of the case studies considered in this research show that old concrete buildings can be effectively re-used, keeping their original function or being adapted to a new one. All actors agree that the (adaptive) reuse of these buildings should be technically appropriate and respectful of their aesthetical, historic and social values. Change as little as needed and preserve the original fabric to link the past with the future!
Reuse of historic concrete buildings: The case of the Nicosia Old Municipal Market
This digital story explores the importance of the Nicosia Old Municipal Market through both its contribution to the area as a social space, as well as in general architectural terms. It does so by using archival material, as well as interviews carried out with stakeholders from the competent authorities, architects and old users of the space. The
documentary ultimately wants to raise questions regarding the role of such spaces and challenge the way decisions are made over their future.
A story of modernist architecture: The first concrete multistorey buildings in Nicosia
This video focuses on the first concrete multistorey buildings in Nicosia, i.e. the AMANI building, the Pedieos Complex, the Lyssarides building and the Alex. Demetriou Tower. Through interviews and archival material, the video addresses technological, architectural and sociological issues.
Presentation of the project videos in Genoa
The short videos refer to early twentieth-century buildings in the city of Genoa that are particularly important in terms of the city’s history and architectural characters and subject to conservation, reuse and modification projects.
Silos Granari Hennebique
The video presents the design, construction and transformations of the former grain silos in the port of Genoa known as “Hennebique” and includes an interview with Stefano F. Musso, professor of Restoration at the University of Genoa, Architecture and Design Department.
Restoration of the Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
The video presents the design, construction and transformations of the Church of the Holy Family in via Bobbio (Genoa) and includes an interview with the architect Alessandro Braghieri who was responsible of the restoration project.
Former Fish Market in piazza Cavour
The video presents the design, construction and transformation of the former Fish Market in piazza Cavour (Genoa) and includes interviews with the architects Cecilia Moggia and Francesca Segantin.
Former Fruit and Vegetable Market
The video presents the design, construction and transformation of the former Fruit and Vegetable Market in Campasso (Genoa) and includes an interview with Rita Vecchiattini, professor of Restoration at the University of Genoa, Architecture and Design Department.
Requalification of the former Fruit and Vegetable Market
The video presents the design and intervention of conservation, renovation and reuse of the former fruit and vegetable market in Corso Sardegna (Genoa). It includes an interview with the architect Egizia Gasparini who was responsible for the architectural project.
Egg and Poultry Market
The video presents the design, construction and transformation of the former Egg and Poultry Market in Campasso (Genoa) and includes an interview with Rita Vecchiattini, professor of Restoration at the University of Genoa, Architecture and Design Department.
Reuse of the Egg and Poultry Market in Corso Sardegna
Video interview with architect Marco Guarino, construction manager, Sviluppo Genova S.p.A.
Museum of the Treasure of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa
The following two videos present the preliminary studies, design and intervention on the Museum of the Treasure of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa, a masterpiece by the architect Franco Albini. The video includes an interview with the scientific responsibles for the intervention: Prof. Stefano F. Musso and Prof. Giovanna Franco from the Architectural and Design Department of the University of Genoa.