Senigallia Public Library (Verba Volant folder) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

Instead of restoring the historic buildings to some mythical or idealized original state and adapting them to a new purpose, the architects have integrated existing structures into new constructions. The result is described by Richard Ingersoll in his informative introductory essay as "live-in archeology." Anyone who follows architecture, and architecture students in particular, will be interested to see how this project was realized. The architects masterfully use materials—metal, wood, concrete, glass, ancient brick—to create timeless spaces that have a unique combination of contemporary styles and an appropriate reflective atmosphere.

Echoing the architects’ creation, this handsomely produced book uses a variety of materials—coated and uncoated paper stocks, printed vellum pages, and a sophisticated cloth jacket. Spectacular large format photographs document many angles of the buildings and allow careful study of the project. The book also includes informative plans, drawings, and the architects’ complete project list.

Text in English and Italian

About the Author
Massimo and Gabriella Carmassi were both educated at the Facoltà di Architettura in Florence, Italy. Massimo Carmassi has taught at Syracuse University in Florence and at the Facoltà di Architettura in Ferrara. He is currently a professor at the University IUAV of Venice and at the Academy of Architecture at the Università della Svizzera Italiana. During the past twenty-five years Massimo and Gabriella Carmassi have completed dozens of projects where historic structures have been used to help articulate their modern buildings. Their award winning architectural studio is located in Florence.

Richard Ingersoll earned a doctorate in architectural history at the University of California, Berkeley. He has written many books on architecture and was the editor of Design Book Review for several years. He is currently teaching at Syracuse University in Florence and the Facoltà di Architettura in Ferrara.

Mario Ciampi has been an architectural photographer for over twenty years and his images have appeared in numerous publications worldwide.

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