Greece 2025
The exhibition is dedicated to the historical documentation and restoration of the 16th-century Venetian Arsenals (Neoria) in Heraklion and Chania, Crete.
Title: IntelligensHistorica
Commissioners: Efthimios Bakogiannis, Secretary General for Regional Planning and Urban Environment of the Ministry of the Environment & Energy
Curators/Exhibitors: Nikos Skoutelis, Elisabetta Molteni, Klimis Aslanidis, Antonis Karamitrou, Anna Tsitonaki
IntelligensHistorica is a collaborative effort involving architects, historians, geologists, structural engineers, chemical engineers, acousticians, and specialists in electromechanical installations and lighting. The exhibition showcases detailed historical analyses, precise surveys, and comprehensive technical studies that have been conducted to assess the condition of the Neoria. These efforts culminate in a restoration proposal that integrates new uses for the structures, aiming to transform them into hubs for cultural and communal activities.
A centerpiece of the pavilion is a unified composition of wooden models representing the Neoria of both cities at a 1:15 scale, illustrating the complementary nature of the envisioned restorations. This presentation emphasises the importance of adaptive reuse of historical buildings, highlighting how the integration of traditional architectural knowledge with contemporary solutions can meet modern societal needs.
VENUE: Giardini
OPENING TIMES:
May 10 – Sep 28, Tue – Sun 11am – 7pm; Sep 29 – Nov 23 Tue – Sun 10am – 6pm
ADDRESS
Giardini, Calle Giazzo, 30122 Castello, Venice, Italy
