event
Thursday 1 January 1970

Guided tours of the works of Luigi Moretti

Guided tours of the works of Luigi Moretti

The exhibition Luigi Moretti, architect. From Rationalism to the Informal, open at MAXXI through to 28 November 2010, is enriched by events designed to investigate the compositional, formal and technical themes present in the work of the Roman architect and to discuss the conservation of his architecture:

Saturday 2 October  2010, 10.00
GUIDED TOURS: Villaggio Olimpico
curated by Cristiana Marcosano Dell’Erba with the MAXXI Education Department
On the slopes of Villa Glori, a public area configured with respect for the natural environment, an exemplary response to the research into modern housing. 35 hectares of houses, services and green areas born to accommodate the athletes of the XVII Olympic Games and destined for public servants. Designed with Vittorio Cafiero, Adalberto Libera, Amedeo Luccichienti and Vittorio Monaco, 1958-1960.

Other scheduled tours:
Foro Italico/ 23 October and 20 November 2010
Casa Balilla in Trastevere/ 6 November 2010
INCIS Quarter at Decima/ 13 November 2010

Tickets:
Packet of two tours (Foro Italico + 1 other) €17, concessions €10
Packet of four tours €30, concessions €20
Reservations are required and may be made by calling +39 06 399.67.350
Reductions for architecture students and museum visitors only