The project for the recovery and conversion of the Casa Mascia ruin, in Simala, has been selected, the only one in Sardinia, among the 5 Italian projects nominated for the “Piranesi Award 2024”, an important and prestigious international architecture award.
“This is for us – comments the mayor Gianmarco Atzei – a source of deep pride, a project born in the territory thanks to the work of the architect Martino Picchetta, to whom I offer my compliments for the continuous recognition that the reconversion work, created and directed by him, is obtaining”. Another certificate obtained, therefore, by the important area of the historic center, thanks to which the historical and architectural heritage of the country has increased.
The environment, on a space of 400 square meters, has been converted, with an expense of over 250 thousand euros between municipal funding and the Union of Municipalities of Parte Montis, into a splendid public exhibition space, where it is also possible to find a museum exhibition space. “Casa Mascia – concludes Atzei – together with 6 other monuments, is included in the tourist tour with free guided visit, already active in our municipality, which can be booked through the website www.exploresimala.it ”.
