About Buildings + Cities 89 — Carlo Scarpa — 3/4 — Castelvecchio, Invented History
Nov 10, 2021
Explore Carlo Scarpa's Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, a spatial narrative weaving history and design. Discover the museum's transformation, the controversies behind Scarpa's motives, and the complexities of its layout and renovations. Delve into the unique features of the sachello chapel and the unconventional display of Gothic sculptures. Learn about Scarpa's Madonna face and sculpture support, the phases and circulation of the building, and the museum's aim to create a narrative experience for visitors. Lastly, explore the connection between computer games and architecture in storytelling.
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Juliet's Balcony
- The Castelvecchio Museum in Verona displays salvaged architectural pieces.
- Ironically, these remnants were later used to construct Juliet's balcony.
Castelvecchio's History
- The Castelvecchio, a castle in Verona, has a rich, layered history.
- Originally built for the Scaligeri family, it later became a military academy and was modified by Napoleon.
Museum Design Philosophy
- Scarpa's design for Castelvecchio challenges traditional museum layouts.
- He aimed to disrupt the rational, room-by-room progression of older museums.