CICOP Italy and University of Florence
with the patronage of
Regione Toscana – Provincia di Prato – Ordine Architetti di Prato – AIPAI (Associazione Italiana per il Patrimonio Archeologico Industriale) – TICCIH (International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage)
present the workshop
Industrial Archaeology
Methodologies for Restoration and Use of Industrial Buildings
Prato, June 16-17, 2000
Pre-congress activity of V International Congress on Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Florence 2000
Disused cement plant Marchino, Prato.
Brochure (in italian)
Programme (in italian)
The purpose of the conference is to deepen the problem of the protection and enhancement of the archaeological heritage by addressing various aspects of the issues relating to recovery of industrial buildings: aesthetics, the possible new features, the management, the role of public authorities, illustrating various emblematic experiences.
The conference is organized according to the following thematic sessions:
- Industrial heritage: knowledge, protection, reuse
- Methodologies for restoration and use of industrial buildings
- Relationships between industry and industrial archeology; institutions and policies
- Industrial Archeology in Prato; analysis of some practical cases in Tuscany
- Projects and achievements
