New agreement between the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Order of Architects of Naples

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Order of Architects of Naples to start a training course on the quality of architectural design and to promote projects to enhance the unique cultural heritage of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. The agreement aims to provide professionals with the necessary tools for a comparison with the historical, archaeological and landscape context of the area.

Objectives and Purposes of the Agreement

The agreement, which will last three years, includes a rich calendar of events, conferences, exhibitions, advanced training courses and internships. This highly valuable cultural investment will not entail any cost for the actors involved, offering Neapolitan architects the opportunity to deepen their experiences and case studies and to acquire the best and most innovative strategies for heritage conservation. It will also be an opportunity to promote and disseminate knowledge of the heritage of the Vesuvian area.

Enhancement of the Territory and Involvement of the Local Community

One of the main objectives of the agreement is to develop hypotheses for the valorization of an increasingly larger territory, where archaeological realities can act as a driving force also for modern local realities, with particular attention to existing artisan, cultural and social traditions. The initiatives will take place in the Park, in areas of cultural exchange with the active participation of the local community.

Coordination and Technical Scientific Committee

The coordination of the activities is entrusted to a technical-scientific committee, which includes the General Director of the Park, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, and the President of the Order of Architects of Naples, Lorenzo Capobianco, as well as the architect Paola Marzullo, contact person for the Order, the architect Arianna Spinosa, Head of the Archaeological Parks, Exhibition Sites and Deposits area, and the engineer Vincenzo Calvanese, Head of the Technical Office of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

Statements from the Protagonists

"For the architectural community, the activities planned in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii represent an important opportunity. This synergy allows us to actively contribute both to the enhancement of our cultural heritage and to the training of highly qualified professionals in the field of archaeological restoration. The memorandum of understanding marks a fundamental step towards effective collaboration between institutions, architects and local communities", declared Lorenzo Capobianco, president of the Order of Architects of Naples and its province.

"The signed protocol represents a great opportunity not only for training technicians but also for cultural exchange with those who are called upon to plan for the conservation of this exceptional, unique and unrepeatable archaeological heritage. The activities are part of the larger vision of the Park that contributes to the growth of an increasingly active and inclusive community that recognizes the specificities and the identity value of the archaeological heritage and is directly involved in identifying strategies and operational practices for its permanence towards the future", said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director of the Park.