67th Course on Palladian Architecture
Palladio on the building siteVicenza + Veneto, 26th August - 1th September 2025[registration open]
In recent decades, the study of the forms, contexts and patrons of historical buildings has increasingly been accompanied by an in-depth analysis of their material reality. How are they built? With which materials and techniques? These are questions that reveal crucial aspects of Palladio's architectural personality. Brought up on building sites, he was always able to adapt traditional materials and construction techniques to his own expressive needs, inventing a "low-cost" architecture that could simulate the richness of the ancient style while making limited use of stone and precious marble.
The 2025 Course maintains the traditional programme of visits to the main Palladian works, which are real seminars inside the buildings. In order to provide a complete overview of "Palladio the builder", this year's Course will be led by Italian and international architectural historians specialising in Palladio, together with experts in the conservation of historical monuments who, over the last fifteen years, have personally supervised research campaigns or the conservation and restoration of buildings.
The seven-day Course is open to architectural and art historians, architects, engineers and anyone interested in learning more about Palladio's work.
The programme will be published soon.
Participation grants are available. Check our website for more information! Application for grants to be submitted by Monday 30th June by filling the online form.
