POP-UP_WoRkShop Fragments of Rome

Exploring Urban Layers of Traces, Colour, Materials, and People

Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Architecture

Context and Focus Area

The chosen path for this workshop connects two contrasting yet deeply intertwined spaces. Campo de’ Fiori pulses with life 24/7: in the morning, it hosts a bustling market, transitioning into a place of social gathering and leisure throughout the day and into the night with restaurants, cafes, and bars. This vibrant, ever-changing square contrasts with the ancient architectural grandeur of Teatro Marcello, an area both monumental and inhabited, where historic layers and residential life coexist.

This pathway, intersected by Via Arenula and a tramline, also serves as a key connector between Rome’s historical centre (including landmarks like Largo di Torre Argentina, Via del Corso, and the Pantheon) and the lively Trastevere neighbourhood. The workshop will engage participants in a close analysis of this urban corridor, examining how sensory and social dynamics shift across this varied landscape.

Group Structure

Tutor Allocation: Each Partner University will assign one tutor to facilitate the workshop, and Sapienza University will allocate either a fifth-year student or a PhD candidate to support the tutor. Tutors from Partner Universities will work across all groups, providing guidance on a horizontal scale, while the Sapienza tutors will be dedicated to working directly with their assigned group.

Student Composition: Each group will consist of 8 students, including:

1 to 2 students from each Partner University, totalling 5 students.

2 students and 1 tutor from Sapienza University, selected through a formal application process open to third- to fifth-year students. Participating Sapienza students will receive three academic credits for their involvement.

Group Formation: Groups will be formed through a random selection process, with each group drawing a specific theme to focus on throughout the workshop.

Organisation

– Group Tutor Approach and Work Structure

Each group will be guided by two tutors: one from a Partner University and one from Sapienza University. The Partner University tutors will work across groups, providing overarching support and guidance on general workshop objectives. They will ensure that all groups maintain a cohesive understanding of the workshop’s thematic elements, facilitating collaboration and idea exchange between groups on a horizontal level.

The Sapienza University tutors, composed of advanced students or PhD candidates, will work closely within their designated groups, providing targeted support. These tutors will focus on assisting with specific tasks, addressing group challenges, and encouraging the application of the workshop’s topics (traces, colour, material, people). This structure aims to create a balanced dynamic where each group benefits from both broad guidance and focused, hands-on support.

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