Through reconstructing the Renaissance understanding of the senses, we can better gauge how constant interaction with the built environment shaped daily practices and contributed to new forms of ...

Vitruvius' Ten Books of Architecture was the fountainhead of architectural theory in the Italian Renaissance. Offering theoretical and practical solutions to a wide variety of architectural issues, ...

However, ideal cities were conceived during the Italian Renaissance, as planners and architects prioritized rationale in their designs focusing on human values, urban capacities, and the recursive ...

The innovative architecture and layout of the ... by UNESCO in 2004 for its distinctive and inspiring landscape. And the ...

Eduardo Mediero, architect and resident See the full story on Dwell.com: An Italian Renaissance Concept Inspires a ...