Living the transition in the inner areas of Sicily. Valledolmo 2030: Summer School Workshop Campus Asia 2023

Abstract

The energy, ecological and digital transition is strongly emerging in the European cultural and social landscape, influencing local practices and policies, and redefining some of the architectural design’s themes. Within this frame, the paper focuses on the theme of transition through the continuity of the research-action by LabCity Architecture (DARCH-UNIPA) in synergy with the Municipality of Valledolmo, fitting into a broader program of transformation of the Minor Centers within the territories included in the Trasversale Sicula. Addressing the topic of housing transition in the Minor Centers in Sicily allows to deepen the specific issues of temporary housing, in order to develop modalities, methodologies and design approaches through the experimentation of Social Housing Community, a new way of thinking about the dwelling within the idea of a social and changing community. This kind of innovative urban project aims to improve and enhance the existing material and cultural heritage, along with public space. By contributing to the definition of new ways of living that can support ecological and energy transition, the projects elaborated combine open space- layouts together with residences, for a renewed community, as to accommodate migrant families, self-sufficient elderly people, and young returning graduates to live temporarily in Valledolmo.