CONTEMPORANEA: Rome's Casa dell'Architettura Launches Three-Year Cultural Program
On January 30, 2026, the Casa dell'Architettura di Roma unveiled CONTEMPORANEA, a cultural initiative set to span three years, at the Acquario Romano. Curated by the Commissione Cultura dell'Ordine degli Architetti di Roma (OAR), this program seeks to redefine architecture as a public asset in light of the Jubilee 2025 projects and PNRR timelines, emphasizing "contamination" through the fusion of urban planning, art, sociology, and economics. Two global calls for innovative ideas regarding evolving built environments are part of the initiative. Notable events include "Cinema e Spazio Urbano" on February 26 and "Abitare Collettivo" on March 18, culminating in the FAR – Festival dell’Architettura di Roma in June 2026. Claudia Ricciardi highlighted the importance of making architecture inclusive and participatory.
Key facts
- CONTEMPORANEA is a three-year cultural program for 2026 presented on January 30, 2026.
- The program was launched at the Acquario Romano in Rome.
- It is curated by the Commissione Cultura dell'Ordine degli Architetti di Roma (OAR).
- The key concept is 'contamination' between urban planning, art, sociology, and economics.
- Two international calls have been launched: one for senior professionals and one for under-35s.
- Events include 'Cinema e Spazio Urbano' (Feb 26) and 'Abitare Collettivo' (Mar 18).
- FAR – Festival dell’Architettura di Roma will take place in June 2026.
- Claudia Ricciardi is the coordinator of the technical-scientific committee.
Entities
Artists
- Claudia Ricciardi
- Andrea Tobia Zevi
- Christian Rocchi
- Alice Buzzone
- Amedeo Schiattarella
Institutions
- Casa dell’Architettura di Roma
- Commissione Cultura dell’Ordine degli Architetti di Roma (OAR)
- Acquario Romano
- FAR – Festival dell’Architettura di Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy