New Building in Old Cities: Lessons on Architecture and Historic Preservation from a 20th Century Italian Master

Join us for a book lecture—with Notre Dame professor and architect Steven Semes—focused on a newly published book on early 20th-century Italian architect, urbanist, and scholar, Gustavo Giovannoni (1873-1947). Giovannoni was one of the fathers of the modern conservation movement and a precursor to our current movements for new traditional architecture, New Urbanism, and sustainable design. Semes will discuss Giovannoni's valuable insights into new architecture in historic settings, conservation of urban neighborhoods, and restoration of historic structures.