Located at the highest point of Volterra, The Piano di Castello represents an area of particular historical importance, with the Medici Fortress standing easterly, the archaeological complex of the acropolis facing the west and the extensive public garden covering the central area. The string of the excavations, which took place in Volterra in the mid-18th century, continuing throughout the 19th century, discovered numerous ancient artefacts, causing discussions with the aim of reorganizing and enhancing the entire area. The organisation of the area was initially proposed by Enrico Fiumi in 1951, in order to carry out the project to preserve and increase the value of the archaeological heritage as well as to create a place of mediation between the modern urban fabric and the existing structures. Fiumi dreamed of an "archaeological walk", a place where past and present could coexist due to the mediating role of the ancient relics. In fact, since its realisation, the park has presented mainly urban features, leaving the archaeological aspect in the background. The Acropolis area appears partly invisible and out of keeping with the green area context, instead of being its essential part. Students coming from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture were given the possibility of analyzing the perplexing relationship between the cultural heritage of the ancient sites, the Acropolis of Volterra, and contemporary interventions, the Enrico Fiumi Archaeological Park. Under the constant guidance of the appointed advisors, the students were asked to express their points of view by interpreting the Fiumi’s dream.

IL PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO URBANO ENRICO FIUMI E IL SOGNO DI UNA “PASSEGGIATA ARCHEOLOGICA”. Una collaborazione accademica con la Scuola di Architettura dell’UDM - University of Detroit Mercy -

ULIVIERI, DENISE
2015-01-01

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Located at the highest point of Volterra, The Piano di Castello represents an area of particular historical importance, with the Medici Fortress standing easterly, the archaeological complex of the acropolis facing the west and the extensive public garden covering the central area. The string of the excavations, which took place in Volterra in the mid-18th century, continuing throughout the 19th century, discovered numerous ancient artefacts, causing discussions with the aim of reorganizing and enhancing the entire area. The organisation of the area was initially proposed by Enrico Fiumi in 1951, in order to carry out the project to preserve and increase the value of the archaeological heritage as well as to create a place of mediation between the modern urban fabric and the existing structures. Fiumi dreamed of an "archaeological walk", a place where past and present could coexist due to the mediating role of the ancient relics. In fact, since its realisation, the park has presented mainly urban features, leaving the archaeological aspect in the background. The Acropolis area appears partly invisible and out of keeping with the green area context, instead of being its essential part. Students coming from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture were given the possibility of analyzing the perplexing relationship between the cultural heritage of the ancient sites, the Acropolis of Volterra, and contemporary interventions, the Enrico Fiumi Archaeological Park. Under the constant guidance of the appointed advisors, the students were asked to express their points of view by interpreting the Fiumi’s dream.
2015
Ulivieri, Denise
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