KNOW.it
Transition in Digital Age: KNOWing our background to refine our future.
Project code: MUR P2022WRPY5 – CUP J53D23016530001
Programme: Finanziato dall'Unione Europea - NextGenerationEU a valere sul Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) – Missione 4 Istruzione e ricerca – Componente 2 Dalla ricerca all’impresa - Investimento 1.1
Call: Avviso PRIN 2022 PNRR indetto con DD N. 1409 del 14/09/2022
KNOW.it emerges as an innovative research project to recover, enhance, and disseminate the rich Italian architectural heritage dispersed worldwide.
Driven by a growing need and supported by significant European investments, KNOW.it aims to create a digital collection of 3D models of Italian buildings abroad.
Through digitization, KNOW.it seeks to overcome the limitations of physical distance and accessibility, making this heritage accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Going beyond, the project aims to create a truly immersive experience, recreating the original context of the buildings and conveying their historical and cultural value.
The Brazilian cities of Jaú and Sao Carlos, with their significant presence of Italian architecture, will serve as the first case studies. However, KNOW.it aspires to expand, creating a virtual network that connects Italy to its architectural traces scattered across the globe.
An innovative methodology will guide the creation of the digital collection, ensuring scientific rigor and adaptability to different contexts.
The 3D models will be accompanied by a rich multimedia platform and an original communication strategy that leverages social networks to reach a wide audience.
KNOW.it is not just a digitization project; it is an opportunity to rediscover history, culture, and Italian identity through its architectural heritage spread worldwide.
A virtual bridge between past, present, and future to enhance Italian roots and project them towards a tomorrow of knowledge and sharing.
Project duration
24 months
Scientific project head for the Department
Cristiana Bartolomei - Università degli Studi di BOLOGNA
Coordinator
Alfonso Ippolito - Università degli Studi di ROMA "La Sapienza"
Partnership
Alfonso Ippolito - Università degli Studi di ROMA "La Sapienza"
Total Budget: 230.995 Euros
DA Budget: 75.230 Euros
Lecturers and researchers connected to the project
Cristiana Bartolomei
Non-permanent staff connected to the project
Caterina Morganti - Assegnista di Ricerca
ERC sector of the project
SH - Social Sciences and Humanities: SH5_8 Cultural studies, cultural identities and memories, cultural heritage