The Garisenda Tower in Bologna is undergoing an in-depth structural assessment due to stability issues and deterioration at its base. Remote sensing monitoring has provided crucial data on deformations and movements, supporting the identification of appropriate consolidation measures. The Municipality of Bologna is promoting participatory activities related to the site. The Politecnico di Milano - Department of Design has been tasked with communicating the “biographical” and constructional characteristics of the monument through tactile architectural models and a visual narrative of the planned interventions, presented in an exhibition at the Medieval Civic Museum. The methodology includes the design of a coordinated visual identity and a logo intended for future digital applications (web app and AI avatar), as well as the production of infographic panels illustrating the tower’s construction system and the ongoing stabilization measures. Applying Universal Design principles, the exhibition features devices that incorporate non-verbal language, easy-to-read captions, LIS (Italian Sign Language) video windows, Braille translations, assisted reading tools, and access to hypertext content through a dedicated web app. One of the main challenges is the outdoor setup under the Museum’s entrance portico, which is exposed to seasonal humidity and sunlight. As a result, the chosen solutions and eco-compatible materials must ensure durability and resistance. The project’s originality lies in its multidisciplinary and inclusive approach to cultural heritage dissemination, combining accessibility, technological innovation, construction site storytelling, tactile experiences, and a variety of communicative formats.
La Torre Garisenda di Bologna è oggetto di una valutazione strutturale approfondita a causa dei problemi di stabilità e dal deterioramento della base. Il monitoraggio tramite remote sensing ha fornito dati cruciali sulle deformazioni e i movimenti al fine di individuare gli interventi di consolidamento. Il Comune di Bologna sta promuovendo attività partecipative sul cantiere. Il Dipartimento di Design del Politecnico di Milano è incaricato di far conoscere le caratteristiche “biografiche” e costruttive del monumento attraverso l'esperienza tattile di modelli architettonici e il racconto visivo degli interventi previsti attraverso una mostra al Museo Civico Medievale. La metodologia prevede la progettazione dell'immagine coordinata e di un logo destinato anche alle future applicazioni digitali (web app e avatar AI), la realizzazione di pannelli infografici sul sistema costruttivo della torre e sulla messa in sicurezza e stabilizzazione. L’applicazione dei principi di Universal Design propone dispositivi che integrano linguaggio non verbale, sotto titolature con testo easy-to-read, riquadro LIS, traduzione in braille, lettura assistita e accesso a contenuti ipertestuali raccolti in una web app. Le principali limitazioni riguardano l’allestimento all’esterno, sotto il portico d’ingresso del Museo, esposto a umidità e sole variabili secondo le stagioni. Le soluzioni adottate e i materiali ecocompatibili devono quindi assicurare resistenza e durabilità. L’originalità del progetto risiede in un approccio multidisciplinare e inclusivo alla divulgazione del patrimonio culturale, che coniuga accessibilità, innovazione tecnologica, narrazione del cantiere, esperienza tattile e integrazione di diversi linguaggi comunicativi.
The Garisenda Tower site. Representation and tactile experience of Bologna and its towers
G. Amoruso;P. Mironenko
2025-01-01
Abstract
The Garisenda Tower in Bologna is undergoing an in-depth structural assessment due to stability issues and deterioration at its base. Remote sensing monitoring has provided crucial data on deformations and movements, supporting the identification of appropriate consolidation measures. The Municipality of Bologna is promoting participatory activities related to the site. The Politecnico di Milano - Department of Design has been tasked with communicating the “biographical” and constructional characteristics of the monument through tactile architectural models and a visual narrative of the planned interventions, presented in an exhibition at the Medieval Civic Museum. The methodology includes the design of a coordinated visual identity and a logo intended for future digital applications (web app and AI avatar), as well as the production of infographic panels illustrating the tower’s construction system and the ongoing stabilization measures. Applying Universal Design principles, the exhibition features devices that incorporate non-verbal language, easy-to-read captions, LIS (Italian Sign Language) video windows, Braille translations, assisted reading tools, and access to hypertext content through a dedicated web app. One of the main challenges is the outdoor setup under the Museum’s entrance portico, which is exposed to seasonal humidity and sunlight. As a result, the chosen solutions and eco-compatible materials must ensure durability and resistance. The project’s originality lies in its multidisciplinary and inclusive approach to cultural heritage dissemination, combining accessibility, technological innovation, construction site storytelling, tactile experiences, and a variety of communicative formats.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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