Despite the depth and scientific accuracy of his theoretical contribution, Vinaccia’s work on the relationship between microclimate and town design has been largely neglected. Both the author’s biography, which is still by no means studied in depth, and his most important professional works reveal a curriculum closer to that of an erudite fin de siècle architect than to an enthusiastic vanguard of a new era. Even if Vinaccia tried to compose a complete treatise on the matter (The City of Tomorrow, 1943-1952), his work was unable to overcome the scepticism of his contemporaries. In fact, the overwhelming diffusion of the Modern Movement’s statements up until the World War II prevented him from being recognized, until today, as one of the most interesting authors on the topic.
Microclimate and Forma Urbis: The Topicality of Gaetano Vinaccia’s Theoretical Work (1881-1971)
CHIRI, GIOVANNI MARCO;GIOVAGNORIO, ILARIA
2014-01-01
Abstract
Despite the depth and scientific accuracy of his theoretical contribution, Vinaccia’s work on the relationship between microclimate and town design has been largely neglected. Both the author’s biography, which is still by no means studied in depth, and his most important professional works reveal a curriculum closer to that of an erudite fin de siècle architect than to an enthusiastic vanguard of a new era. Even if Vinaccia tried to compose a complete treatise on the matter (The City of Tomorrow, 1943-1952), his work was unable to overcome the scepticism of his contemporaries. In fact, the overwhelming diffusion of the Modern Movement’s statements up until the World War II prevented him from being recognized, until today, as one of the most interesting authors on the topic.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.