Vol. 33 No. 1 Special Issue, vol. II (2025): Oltre il Novecento. Teoria e prassi per il "Restauro del Moderno"
I casi studio / Case-studies

Scenari futuri per il patrimonio fieristico. Ipotesi di conservazione, riuso e valorizzazione della Fiera di Cagliari / Future scenarios for fairground heritage. Strategies for the conservation, reuse, and enhancement of the Cagliari Fair

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  • Maria Serena Pirisino
Maria Serena Pirisino
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Ambientale e Architettura, Università degli Studi di Cagliari
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-19066

Published 2025-12-12

Keywords

  • Exhibition architectures,
  • Young heritage,
  • Conservation,
  • Enhancement,
  • Reuse

How to Cite

Pirisino, M. S. (2025). Scenari futuri per il patrimonio fieristico. Ipotesi di conservazione, riuso e valorizzazione della Fiera di Cagliari / Future scenarios for fairground heritage. Strategies for the conservation, reuse, and enhancement of the Cagliari Fair. Restauro Archeologico, 33(1 Special Issue, vol. II), 172–177. https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-19066

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Abstract

The architectural production in Sardinia during the 20th century reflects the advancement of a modernity that deeply marked and transformed both urban and rural landscapes. Among its most significant witness is the Cagliari fairground, built from 1951 without a defined and unitary design, and progressively modified over the decades. Initially composed of temporary and simple structures, it later saw the construction of innovative buildings, drawn by both local designers and popolar Italian architects. Since the 1980s, however, the site has suffered inappropriate alterations, and demolitions due to a lack of cultural recognition. This study aims to (1) promote awareness of historical and architectural value of the site and its architectures, and (2) propose sustainable reuse strategies. The research is based on archival investigation, urban analysis, and a survey of the current state, assessing materials, construction techniques, and conservation issues.

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