Un patrimonio celato fra le architetture moderne di Asmara: avanguardie e sperimentazioni costruttive italiane in terra d’Oltremare

Asmara, the first African city inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list since 2017, stands out for its preservation of Italian Rationalist architecture, a key example of Modernism with local stylistic adaptations. Despite decades of political instability and challenging maintenance conditions, these structures retain their originality, showcasing technological and constructive innovations that reflect the experimental spirit of their time. The study employs a 'deconstruction' approach to classify this heritage, aiming to safeguard both its material and immaterial values. This method allows for a comprehensive analysis of the architectural patents and construction solutions, which have been under-researched but are crucial to understanding Asmara's unique urban landscape.

Carbonara, G., & Trausi, P. P. (2023). Un patrimonio celato fra le architetture moderne di Asmara: avanguardie e sperimentazioni costruttive italiane in terra d’Oltremare. Restauro Archeologico, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-14300