Fabbriche di mattoni - fabbriche di cultura. La riconversione di forni Hoffmann sul litorale abruzzese e laziale

The introduction of Hoffmann kiln was a crucial turning point for the advance in bricks production techniques. The development of typological features of this kind of factory involved a high level of specialization of its spaces, but it led also to a lowered interior flexibility that makes particula...

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Published inRestauro archeologico (Testo stampato) Vol. 30; no. 1; p. 262
Main Authors Di Donato, Danilo, Abita, Matteo, Bellicoso, Alessandra
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Firenze University Press 01.11.2022
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Summary:The introduction of Hoffmann kiln was a crucial turning point for the advance in bricks production techniques. The development of typological features of this kind of factory involved a high level of specialization of its spaces, but it led also to a lowered interior flexibility that makes particularly difficult its re-use after the building disposal. The possible balance between needs of conservation and building recovery of this industrial heritage is the main topic of a research that includes the listing of Hoffmann kilns in some areas of the Central Italy, the development of a proper operational methodology and its validation on two case studies located on the coasts of Abruzzo and Lazio regions and used as new cultural incubators. Keywords Industrial archaeology, Brick factories, Central Italy, Adaptive reuse, Landscape regeneration.
ISSN:1724-9686