{"id":3512,"date":"2024-05-17T15:51:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T15:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server5.keti-test.it\/Verdeprofilo\/innovation-and-history-the-art-of-balance-in-architecture\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:48:51","slug":"innovation-and-history-the-art-of-balance-in-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server5.keti-test.it\/Verdeprofilo\/en\/innovation-and-history-the-art-of-balance-in-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation and History: The Art of Balance in Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interview with Cristina Bardelli from WAU Architects Cristina Bardelli and Marco Mancuso<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the world of architecture, the <strong>balance between innovation and respect for history<\/strong> is a fascinating and crucial challenge. In this interview, we delve into this theme with <strong>Cristina Bardelli from WAU Architects<\/strong>, a studio distinguished for its ability to harmoniously integrate modernity and tradition in its projects. With <strong>over 10 years of experience<\/strong> and a wide range of multidisciplinary skills, <strong>WAU Architects has tackled various design challenges,<\/strong> with a particular interest in enhancing historic buildings and their integration into broader territorial contexts. Cristina Bardelli guides us through some of their most significant projects, highlighting the <strong>importance of greenery,<\/strong> attention to <strong>climate change,<\/strong> and the promotion of <strong>intergenerational interaction<\/strong> as key elements of their practice. We discover how this studio approaches the art of balance between innovation and history in contemporary architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cristina, let&#8217;s start with you, with WAU Architects. What do you specialize in?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">WAU Architects was founded over 10 years ago by the union of four <strong>partners with parallel and complementary skills<\/strong>. The studio deals with design at various scales, with a particular focus on <strong>properties of historical value<\/strong> and their territorial integration in broader contexts, such as parks and gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which projects would you like to talk about today?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I would like to talk about two projects that are particularly dear to us. The first is the redevelopment of a <strong>former hotel in Cuneo<\/strong>, in the context of the <strong>cmor design weekend<\/strong>. Additionally, there is the cmor climat Hub, a <strong>research center on climate change<\/strong>, where we have an important role in reconfiguring spaces, maintaining the balance between innovation and historical preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How do you manage greenery in your projects, especially in high mountain areas?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Greenery is <strong>crucial even in high mountain areas<\/strong>, but it must be carefully selected. Indoors, plants are integrated through systems that <strong>stimulate photosynthesis<\/strong> and other techniques that allow the <strong>creation of <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/verdeprofilo.com\/giardini-verticali\/pareti-verdi\/\">green walls<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is there another recent project you would like to mention?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recently, we have focused on the redevelopment of spaces for a <strong>dynamic elderly population,<\/strong> integrating seniors and children in common areas, to promote <strong>interaction between different generations<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is there a keyword or concept that guides your studio?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Multidisciplinarity<\/strong><\/em> is fundamental for us. The convergence of skills in engineering, architecture, sustainable building, and restoration allows us to tackle complex projects with an integrated and multidisciplinary approach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interview with Cristina Bardelli from WAU Architects Cristina Bardelli and Marco Mancuso In the world of architecture, the balance between innovation and respect for history is a fascinating and crucial challenge. 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