Palazzo Marignoli is an eclectic palace in Rome, located near the Piazza Colonna in the center of Rome. The building was built between 1878 and 1883 by architect Salvatore Bianchi and originally served as the home of Marquis Filippo Marignoli. As such, the architecture is very telling of the aesthetic sensibilities of the time.
Fosters + Partners recently converted the Palazzo Marignoli into an Apple Store. The project saw the uncovering of many historic features and opened up a central courtyard that is open to the public. Centering the aesthetic visual history of the building was a key concern for the architectural firm and one can clearly see this in the portions of the building that Foster + Partners focused on bringing out.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Historic Architecture Preservation
- Revitalizing historic buildings highlights the value of architectural and cultural heritage.
- Adaptive Reuse
- Transforming old and unused structures into modern functional spaces while respecting their original design and character.
- Heritage Tourism
- Promoting tourism through the preservation of historic buildings and their stories, creating a unique and authentic visitor experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Planning and designing restoration projects, while protecting cultural heritage and infusing modern and functional features.
- Real Estate
- Acquiring historic properties, preserving their integrity and enhancing their value through adaptive reuse, attracting cultural-minded tenants and visitors.
- Retail
- Incorporating distinctive historic spaces into modern retail experiences, creating unique and memorable customer journeys while showcasing history and design.
