Culture
and development
Our Philosophy
Balancing historical preservation with economic development is critical in cultural heritage projects. We navigate this “conflict” by leveraging our extensive experience in various settings, including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Our projects have spanned from the Charterhouse of San Lorenzo at Padula, Italy, to the cultural landscapes of Niger, the historic Medina of Fez in Morocco, the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan, the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Pharaonic Temples in Upper Egypt, the sacred city of Kandy in Sri Lanka, the historic centres of Berat in Albania and Bethlehem in Palestine.
Our Services
- Policies, strategic plans and action programmes
- Historical investigations, context studies, socio-economic analyses
- Topographic and architectural surveys
- Digital mapping, thematic mapping, GIS
- Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
- Design of restoration, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use projects
- Site presentation, interpretation and signage systems
- Graphic design and visual communications
Key
Projects
- Rwanda. Kigali Cultural Village (Rwanda Development Board, 2011-2013)
- Cameroon. Preservation and development of Douala’s cultural heritage (Douala Urban Council/WB, 2009)
- Morocco. Adaptive re-use of the Bab Makina monumental ensemble (Agence du Partenariat pour le Progrès, 2008-2009)
- Pakistan. Sustainable development of the Walled City of Lahore: cultural heritage and tourism (The World Bank, 2005)
- Morocco. Heritage trails in the Medina of Fez (Government of Morocco (ADER-FES)/WB, 2001-2005)
- Rieti, Italy. Restoration of the Santi Martiri church in Cerchiara, Rieti (Lazio Region, 2003-2004)
- Italy. Restoration of the ancient Castle of Monteverde (preliminary study) (Ministry of Culture, 1995)
- Niger. A study concerning the preservation and improvement of the cultural heritage of Niger (European Commission, 1995-1996)
- Italy. Restoration of the ancient tower of Valva (Ministry of Culture, 1994-1995)
- Italy. Studies and projects for the «Certosa of San Lorenzo» in Padula (Ministry of Culture, 1984-1995)
- Italy. Restoration of the Royal palace of Capodimonte in Naples (Ministry of Culture, 1993-1994)
- Italy. Adaptive re-use of the «Kursaal Margherita» theatre in Bari (Fratelli Dioguardi SpA, 1992)
- Italy. Survey of the mosaic paving of the cathedral (Duomo) in Salerno (Ministry of Culture, 1988)