Torino Esposizioni Keeping It Modern

The Getty Foundation in Los Angeles has selected Torino Esposizioni, the exhibition halls designed by Pier Luigi Nervi between 1947 and 1954, to enter the list of 64 works of world architecture of the 20th century of the Keeping It Modern initiative, which since its inception in 2014, has supported national and international model conservation projects that emphasize research and planning creating new networks of professionals involved in the conservation of modern buildings. The funds of about 200,000 dollars come following a multidisciplinary work involving Italian, European and US researchers led by the Politecnico di Torino and coordinated by Professor Rosario Ceravolo. The project includes among other IUAVs of Venice, University of Miami, Buzzi-Unicem, and takes place in concert with the City of Turin, owner of the complex, Scr Piemonte Spa, the contracting authority responsible for managing the interventions on the building financed with the remaining 2006 Olympic funds, and Pier Luigi Nervi Project, the association chaired by Marco Nervi, who since 2008 has been involved in the protection of the works of the engineer. The project, selected by the Getty Foundation within a fully international call, will synthesize the results into a conservation management plan that merges structural requirements and conservation standards with clear guidelines for the city to prepare the structure for new use.