L'ex Casa del Balilla a Civitanova Marche fra conserva-zione e restauro / The ex Casa of Balilla in Civitanova Marche between conservation and restoration

Abstract

Starting in the 1920s, part of Italian architectural culture brought Italy closer to the most advanced European experiences: in its early stages, the Fascist regime embraced Italian Rationalism, entrusting its most important exponents with significant public commissions. This was the context in which the Case del Balilla were built, clearly representing the physical education and sports training of young fascists, under the direction of the Opera Nazionale Balilla. In the Marche region, the O.N.B. commissioned the construction of two Case, one in Macerata, designed by architect Mario Ridolfi, and the other in Civitanova Marche, a contemporary project by architect Adalberto Libera. Starting from the restoration work carried out on the second complex, this article aims to investigate a broader theoretical and critical reflection on the current debate concerning the conservation of modern architecture and future restoration work.