It was at least two years that we wanted to visit Rocchetta Mattei. It is a bit hard to get the booking and you have to think about it in advance, at least two weeks, but it totally worths it. The Rocchetta (literally “little fortress”) is placed in the town of Grizzana Morandi, close to… Read More [Bologna] Rocchetta Mattei by Cesare Mattei
The Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo is actually called in several ways, Parco dei Mostri, Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo or Villa delle Meraviglie, in English, Villa of Marvels, Sacred Wood or Park of monsters. Yes, it has many names! We went there because Marco has a beautiful passion. He is totally in love with gardens. When… Read More [Lazio] Il sacro Bosco di Bomarzo
One year ago I finished my Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning. To be more precise, the name of the Ph.D. course was Spatial Planning and Urban Development (aka S.P.U.D.). It was at Politecnico di Milano in Leonardo. Before even going through the causes that brought me to the Ph.D. and the reasons why you… Read More [Architect life] Why you should go for a PhD (and why you shouldn’t) – the basics
For all those that follow me on Instagram (here is my profile), this is not a news. During Open! Studi Aperti and Milano Arch Week 2018, the Milanese office of David Chipperfield opened the doors of its Atelier so to show lamps and original drawings of the Architect Umberto Riva. Yes, it can sound a… Read More [Events] Umberto Riva lamps at David Chipperfield Milan
Arch Week has always been an appointment that I have being attending yearly. Back in the days in fact, it was hold, for a few years, in Perugia, the city where I spent five years during high school. It was great to see the historic center to be so full of architects doing workshops, attempting… Read More [Events] What to see during this Milano Arch Week (23-27/05)
This weekend Milan is hosting Open House. For its third edition and for the whole weekend (sat 5th/sun 6th May), there will be free and guided tours in really interesting sites of the city. It will be a really good occasion to visit some palaces, buildings, architecture offices and galleries that are usually closed to… Read More [Events] Open House Milano 2018
One-day trips are my favorite. A few weeks ago with some friends, we went to Bergamo to check all the interesting views and architecture of this nice city. I was lucky enough to have with me my colleague and friend Simone Alessi, who made all the beautiful pics here in this post. Thank you Simone!… Read More [Bergamo] Architecture guides – What to see (and eat) when in Bergamo
Guys, Here is the Map with all the interesting sposts of Fuorisalone 2018. Don’t forget to check Tram Corallo by Cristina Celestino (it’s not on the map). It will run in the afternoon in Brera. More info here. Follow my Instagram account fetzigoes to be updated! What I have seen until now: *e15 + Chipperfield… Read More [Events] Fuorisalone 2018
Ehi guys, this year I have been twice to Modena. This city is so surprising that I had to spend two days to see almost all the spots on my list. Modena is a really good destination for a weekend stroll or a stop in your Italian tour. It will take you 2 hours with… Read More [Modena] Architecture guides – What to see (and eat) when in Modena
Dolomiti are -no doubt- a great place if you want to spend a few days on snow in winter time. Surprisingly, it is not all about skiing and snowshoeing in Cortina d’Ampezzo, but there is a lot to see when it comes to architecture, as well. Plus, we are in Italy and this means also… Read More [Dolomiti] Architecture guides – What to see when in Dolomiti Venete
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