Led by an original design approach, this research focuses on enhancing military heritage as a vital opportunity to foster energy, environmental efficiency, and cultural innovation. Forte Monte Antenne is one of the fortifications of the Entrenched Camp of Rome, a defensive ring nearly 40 km long, built in the second half of the 19th century. Located in the upper part of Villa Ada, in the heart of the city, the fort sits atop the eponymous hill, near the confluence of the Tiber and the Aniene rivers, covering the ancient site of Antemnae, the pre-Roman city conquered by Romulus. Constructed between 1882 and 1891 on a 2.5-hectare surface and used until the 1940s as a warehouse, it was sold to the Municipality of Rome in 1958. However, illegal residents long occupied it, leaving it inaccessible to the public. After decades of neglect and degradation, the structure has recently been cleared and undergone some initial restoration work. The project proposed here aims to repurpose it as an experiential museum-factory of rock music and multimedia arts. It prioritises these expressive forms to attract diverse audiences and promote creativity, intergenerational dialogue, and inclusivity. The proposal preserves the historical identity of the structure and integrates it harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment. It envisions a mix of cultural, educational, and recreational activities, enhancing accessibility and enjoyment of the site. The conclusions underscore the importance of a holistic, multidisciplinary, and participatory approach involving local communities and stakeholders in decision-making. Forte Antenne could become a virtuous example of how the sustainable valorisation of a military site drives new opportunities for Rome, rocking the collective imagination and interactions between architectural heritage, arts, nature, and people. The new horizon is a vibrant future and MoRE, Museum of Rock Experience.
It’s More than Rock and Roll: Revitalising Forte Monte Antenne in Rome into a Sustainable Hub for Urban Regeneration and Creativity / Badaloni, Giovanna. - (2025), pp. 43-43. (Intervento presentato al convegno International Conference on Sustainable Creative Art: Inspiration from Nature (SCIN) – 1st Edition, 2025. tenutosi a Dubai, UAE).
It’s More than Rock and Roll: Revitalising Forte Monte Antenne in Rome into a Sustainable Hub for Urban Regeneration and Creativity
Badaloni Giovanna
2025
Abstract
Led by an original design approach, this research focuses on enhancing military heritage as a vital opportunity to foster energy, environmental efficiency, and cultural innovation. Forte Monte Antenne is one of the fortifications of the Entrenched Camp of Rome, a defensive ring nearly 40 km long, built in the second half of the 19th century. Located in the upper part of Villa Ada, in the heart of the city, the fort sits atop the eponymous hill, near the confluence of the Tiber and the Aniene rivers, covering the ancient site of Antemnae, the pre-Roman city conquered by Romulus. Constructed between 1882 and 1891 on a 2.5-hectare surface and used until the 1940s as a warehouse, it was sold to the Municipality of Rome in 1958. However, illegal residents long occupied it, leaving it inaccessible to the public. After decades of neglect and degradation, the structure has recently been cleared and undergone some initial restoration work. The project proposed here aims to repurpose it as an experiential museum-factory of rock music and multimedia arts. It prioritises these expressive forms to attract diverse audiences and promote creativity, intergenerational dialogue, and inclusivity. The proposal preserves the historical identity of the structure and integrates it harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment. It envisions a mix of cultural, educational, and recreational activities, enhancing accessibility and enjoyment of the site. The conclusions underscore the importance of a holistic, multidisciplinary, and participatory approach involving local communities and stakeholders in decision-making. Forte Antenne could become a virtuous example of how the sustainable valorisation of a military site drives new opportunities for Rome, rocking the collective imagination and interactions between architectural heritage, arts, nature, and people. The new horizon is a vibrant future and MoRE, Museum of Rock Experience.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
