From April 18th to May 3rd, 2024, at the Stanza Verde of Castello del Valentino, in the framework of Biennale Tecnologia, Politecnico di Torino hosts the exhibition RITUALS / MATERIALS curated by Eleonora D’Alessandro with Giulia Massenz and Daniele Campobenedetto. This event offers an opportunity to reflect on the coexistence of diverse religious communities in contemporary cities.
A dense sequence of images and videos – realized by KUEHN MALVEZZI, ARMIN LINKE, Claudia Professione, and Greta Valentinotti – composes a site-specific installation aimed at narrating the genesis and design process of the House of One, a multi-faith building designed by KUEHN MALVEZZI, currently under construction in Berlin. Starting from this case study, which stands as an iconic example of inclusivity, the exhibition aims to explore the role of architecture in promoting interfaith dialogue and fostering encounters between cultures in an era marked by significant global challenges. Set up in the evocative Stanza Verde, currently undergoing restoration, the installation invites visitors to immerse themselves in the project and the ideation process of the House of One, through a journey that invites to rethink ways of coexistence in urban spaces.
The exhibition, supported by Fondazione CRT, together with the Department of Architecture and Design of Politecnico di Torino, and the Inter-university Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning of Politecnico di Torino and University of Turin, with the patronage of the City of Turin, Comitato Interfedi, and Centro Interculturale, represents the second stage of a process started in Rome in June 2023, at the former Mattatoio di Testaccio, Department of Architecture (Roma Tre).
In its Turin edition, the initiative includes an extensive program of collateral activities devised in collaboration with Biblioteche Civiche di Torino, Rete delle Case del Quartiere, Benvenuti in Italia Foundation, and Orme Cultural Association, aiming to stimulate active debates on the themes of dialogue and peace in the territory.
