THE PROGRAMField Program TeamJulian Smith, Conservation Architect, Canada; Shelley Huson, Field Archaeologist, Canada;Paolo Lampugnani, Archaeologist, Italian; Paola Gardin Conservation Architect, Italian; Maurizio Cesprini, Field Director, Italian; Paolo Volorio, Conservation Architect, Italian; Bruno Testori, Master Stone Mason and Builder, Italian; Kali Marquardt, Italian Host; Ken Marquardt, Program Coordinator and Italian Host.Field ProgramArchaeological Field WorkField Documentation and Design AnalysisCanova EncounterStone Building RestorationCase studiesField tripsField Documentation and Design AnalysisDrawing 2010, by Shenghua YanVillage of Ghesc, five daysDocumentation skills and study design options.
Canova Encounter2011 Encounter
Every year, in the month of June, Canova organizes an encounter of four architects of international fame. The Encounter, an informal event, aims to be a moment of professional and personal exchange between the guests, sharing the widest imaginable experiences from all corners of the globe. Another important aspect of the Encounter is the impact that their presence plays on attracting attention to the dire present condition of local medieval stone architecture and Canova Association's role in sensitizing the local population and political administrators to address this issue. The participants, hosted in Canova for four days, are accompanied on local outings to discover for themselves the extraordinary beauty of the Ossola Valley and its rich medieval stone architecture.
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Stone Building Restoration
Village of Ghesc, nine daysMaurizio Cesprini, Field Director; Paolo Volorio, Conservation Architect; Bruno Testori, Master Stone Mason and Builder; Ken Marquardt, Program Coordinator,Case StudiesVillage of Croppomarcio, one dayPaola Gardin, Conservation Architect15th Century intact and inhabited medieval villageWalser Culture, one dayPaolo Volorio, Conservation ArchitectNorthern village architecture in woodField Trips
Local Museum and Village of Canova, one dayExplore the incredibly rich history of the area and witness the impressive workalready accomplished by the Canova Association.LeRogge Quarry, one day, morningOrnavasso marble(Same vein as quarry owned by the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milanofor the Duomo in Milan)The company deals with the extraction and preparation of blocks and slabs of this historic marble. It is involved with restoration projects and produces marble and granite for buildings and furnishings.
