Architectural Restoration

In this episode of Architectural Restoration , we explore the Brion Tomb, one of Carlo Scarpa’s most powerful and poetic works. At San Vito d’Altivole, concrete is transformed from a seemingly austere material into a sensitive architectural language. Through carefully designed joints, layered surfaces, geometric openings and precise transitions, Scarpa gives concrete rhythm, depth and expressive i...

In this episode of  Architectural Restoration , Italian architect Vincenzo Biancamano explores the origins and meanings of restoration as a cultural act. From the ancient concept of the monument to the theories of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Cesare Brandi, we examine what restoration truly is—and what it isn’t. Repair, recovery, reuse: how do these differ from restoration? Why do we restore, and wha...

In this first episode of  Architectural Restoration , we explore how the idea of restoration has evolved through time — from Roman reconstructions to Enlightenment thought. We’ll trace how ancient interventions were driven by political, religious, and aesthetic motivations; how spoliations, reinterpretations, and additions were performed by artists using the language of their own era; and how the...

Welcome to  Architectural Restoration , the podcast dedicated to the world of architectural conservation. I'm Vincenzo Biancamano, an architect passionate about preserving heritage, and I invite you to join me on a journey to discover the art of bringing historic architecture back to life. This project was born from the desire to bring professionals, students, and curious minds closer to a dis...