On Monday, 13 July, the Teatro Nazionale in Florence hosted a public lecture on the theme of urban regeneration, featuring architect Marco Casamonti in conversation with Dominique Perrault.

The event provided an opportunity to explore the role of architecture in shaping contemporary cities, addressing topics such as the adaptive reuse of existing heritage, the quality of public space, and the capacity of architectural projects to respond to the evolving needs of communities and places.

Drawing on their respective design experiences and international perspectives, Marco Casamonti and Dominique Perrault discussed urban regeneration as both a cultural and a design process, highlighting architecture’s ability to create new relationships between the city, the landscape, and society.

The lecture offered a valuable occasion for dialogue and exchange, reaffirming the importance of public debate in fostering an architectural culture capable of addressing the challenges and opportunities of urban transformation.