Sabbioneta, founded in the sixteenth century by Duke Vespasiano Gonzaga, is an emblematic example of the Renaissance ideal city, having remained almost entirely intact over time. Its distinctive character makes it a unique case study, offering valuable insights into how design interventions might be reconsidered in established historic centres, which are often resistant to change. Taking the analysis of the Gonzaga city as its starting point, the book pursues a twofold objective: on the one hand, to develop a theoretical reflection on architectural design in monumental contexts; on the other, to outline a method of investigation on which interventions in such settings can be based. The volume begins by exploring the design principles underlying Sabbioneta’s “ideal” character, before addressing the issues involved in building within monumental settings and establishing a dialogue between design theory and practice. This interpretation is situated within the established tradition of urban studies and acknowledges the value of urban analysis as an essential tool for developing a process of critical understanding, indispensable to architectural design. The research is further enriched by a photographic survey of Sabbioneta’s monuments and landscape, essential to understanding the character of the place, as well as by a series of contributions offering different perspectives and narratives on the city and its surrounding territory.
Sabbioneta, fondata nel Cinquecento dal duca Vespasiano Gonzaga, rappresenta un esempio emblematico di città ideale rinascimentale, rimasta quasi intatta nel tempo. Il suo carattere la rende un caso studio unico che offre spunti di riflessione per ripensare interventi progettuali nei centri storici consolidati, spesso resistenti al cambiamento. Partendo dall’analisi della città gonzaghesca, il libro si pone un duplice obiettivo: da un lato, sviluppare una riflessione teorica sul progetto in contesti monumentali, dall’altro, delineare un metodo di studio su cui fondare interventi in questi luoghi. Il volume esplora inizialmente l'“idealità” progettuale di Sabbioneta, per poi affrontare le problematiche legate alla costruzione in ambiti monumentali, mettendo in dialogo teoria e pratica del progetto. Questa lettura si inserisce nella consolidata tradizione degli studi urbani, riconoscendo il valore dell’analisi urbana come strumento necessario all’elaborazione di un percorso di conoscenza critica, imprescindibile nella progettazione. Arricchisce la ricerca, un’indagine fotografica sui monumenti e sul paesaggio di Sabbioneta, essenziale per comprendere il carattere del luogo, e una serie di contributi che offrono punti di vista e narrazioni diverse sulla città e il territorio.
Laboratorio Sabbioneta. Forma, tipo e costruzione di una città ideale
Silvia Bodei;Martina Landsberger;Marco Introini;Giovanni Iacometti;Domenico Polimeni;Alessandra Piccinini;Sara Raffaglio;Silvia Raiano;Giulia Zavaglio
2025-01-01
Abstract
Sabbioneta, founded in the sixteenth century by Duke Vespasiano Gonzaga, is an emblematic example of the Renaissance ideal city, having remained almost entirely intact over time. Its distinctive character makes it a unique case study, offering valuable insights into how design interventions might be reconsidered in established historic centres, which are often resistant to change. Taking the analysis of the Gonzaga city as its starting point, the book pursues a twofold objective: on the one hand, to develop a theoretical reflection on architectural design in monumental contexts; on the other, to outline a method of investigation on which interventions in such settings can be based. The volume begins by exploring the design principles underlying Sabbioneta’s “ideal” character, before addressing the issues involved in building within monumental settings and establishing a dialogue between design theory and practice. This interpretation is situated within the established tradition of urban studies and acknowledges the value of urban analysis as an essential tool for developing a process of critical understanding, indispensable to architectural design. The research is further enriched by a photographic survey of Sabbioneta’s monuments and landscape, essential to understanding the character of the place, as well as by a series of contributions offering different perspectives and narratives on the city and its surrounding territory.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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