Program is subject to change. Event space is limited.
Help for this event when in Milan or Florence… Esteban Cruz, Assoc. AIA (+39 347 06 77024) or Marc DiDomenico, AIA (+39 349 6123726).
New Architecture in Milan & Tuscany
Italy section event and chapter conference
10-11 October 2008
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| Location | 10 October | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Central Station | 8:45 | Meeting point at Milan Central Station (rendezvous point front of Hotel Gallia). |
| 9:00-9:45 | Bus ride to Carugate, Milan. Arrive at the Auditorium of the Caroselllo Shopping Centre (sponsored/authorised by Euro Commercial Properties) — to be confirmed. | |
| 10:00 | Welcome and opening of the mini-conference by AIACE Section Director. | |
| 10:05-10:15 | Brief introduction by Euro Commerical Properties Director for Italy, Tim Santini. | |
| 10:15-11:15 | Presentation by Charles Dunnett of DunnettCraven Architects: Architectural design solutions for the centre’s new expansion. | |
| 11:20-12:20 | Presentation by Mauro Giuliani of Redesco Srl Engineers: Structural design and shopping centres. | |
| 12:20-12:40 | 20 minute coffee break. | |
| 12:40-13:40 | Presentation by Lighting Designer: Lighting technology utilised for the Carosello Shopping Centre. | |
| 13:40-14:30 | Lunch (catering buffet) offered by Lighting Supplier, SELUX (directly at the auditorium facility). | |
| 14:30-14:45 | Bus transfer to the Construction Site. | |
| 14:45-16:00 | Tour of the site by designers (Charles Dunnet, Mauro Giuliani, and Lighting Designer). | |
| 16:00-20:00 | Bus ride to Florence (of San Casciano Val di Pesa, to be determined). | |
| 20:00 | Arrive in Florence: dinner and hotel on your own (to be determined). | |
| Location | 11 October | Description |
| Florence | 8:45 | Meeting point at centre of Florence.
Rendezvous point address in front of the “Fortezza da Basso Gardens” at Piazzale Montelungo; you will notice that the rendezvous point is located near the Santa Maria Train Station. The name of our bus service is “CERVIBUS”; we were informed by them that we must be prompt at our rendezvous (scheduled for 8:45 sharp, Saturday morning), since city authorities will only allow our bus service a very limited waiting time. |
| 9:00-9:45 | Bus ride to San Casciano Val di Pesa. | |
| 9:45 | Arrive at the auditorium facility of the “Fornace” Brick Company. | |
| 9:55 | Welcome and introductions by AIACE Section Director. | |
| 10:00-11:00 | Presentation by Marco Casamonti of ARCHEA: Architectural design solutions for the San Casciano Winery. | |
| 11:00-11:15 | Short break. | |
| 11:20-12:30 | Presentation by ARCHEA: Structural design and safety on site. | |
| 12:30-13:00 | Brief presentation by Fornace Brick Company: construction technology and masonry utilised for the San Casciano Winery + guided visit of brick making facility. | |
| 13:00-13:15 | Short bus ride to the San Casciano Winery, and arrive at the Castello San Casciano (in front of the winery under construction). | |
| 13:15-14:30 | Lunch catering and wine-tasting offered by the Winery. | |
| 14:30-17:00 | Technical tour of the new San Casciano Winery by Marco Casamonti of ARCHEA. | |
| 17:00-17:15 | Bus ride to Giovanni Michelucci’s Church of San Giovanni Battista. | |
| 17:15-17:45 | Architectural tour of the church by ARCHEA. | |
| 17:45-18:00 | Bus ride back to Florence (meeting point to be determined). | |
| 18:00 | Arrive in Florence | |
| 19:30 | Dinner at Ristorante "4 Leoni" to enjoy local cuisine (place and menu to be determined), and end of conference. (estimated at 50€00 per person; actual price and menus to be determined). | |
| End of Section Event. | ||
| Location | 12 October | Description |
| Florence | Morning | Chapter meeting? |
Itinerary subject to change.
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