Chiesa Diruta
Chiesa Diruta is a proposal for the transformation of a ruined Renaissance church located at Grottole, Italy into a vibrant Cultural Center consisting of a Concert Hall and a Municipal Library. The Concert Hall volume floats above the Foyer, thus freeing the space underneath in order to allow people to visit the monument and enjoy the view over the Basento river valley. The Municipal Library, accessible from the opposite side of the monument, is a hospitable space that develops in two levels. Both usages enhanced through gentle design gestures, create a unique landmark for the entire region.
Chiesa Diruta Concert Hall and Library by Constantinos Yanniotis has been identified as an exceptional representation of communication design by the A' Design Awards. Chiesa Diruta Concert Hall and Library was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design in 2023. The A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design recognition program which recognizes excellent design of cultural heritage projects, cultural conversation, preservation, restoration and protection projects, heritage architecture and more.
