Out & About: Rebirth of the Convent Saint-François

Explore the “Ghost Story” exhibition in the vaulted hall, a historic monument of Saint-Francis Convent. Discover a technical and poetic presentation of the history of the convent’s renaissance project, featuring video projections and artistic installations. Also, enjoy a guided tour of the convent for a complete immersion in its history and architecture.

Rebirth of the Convent Saint-François by Amelia Tavella

French studio Amelia Tavella Architectes renovated and extended a 15th-century convent on the island of Corsica, adding a perforated copper volume.
Built in 1480, the part-ruined Saint-Francois Convent is positioned on a hill overlooking a village and mountainous landscape.
Amelia Tavella, who has just received the title of Chevalier in the National Order of Merit, is completing the rehabilitation and extension of the Convent Saint-François, in Sainte-Lucie de Tallano, Corsica, her native island.
This building, built in 1480, listed as a historical monument, partially in ruins, was dormant. The young architect had to rebuild it without separating from the vestiges of the past.

« I believe in higher and invisible forces. The Convent Saint-Francois of Sainte-Lucie de Tallano, built in 1480, is part of this belief. Housed in a height, on its promontory, it was a defensive castle before being a place of prayer, of retreat, chosen by monks aware of the absolute beauty of the site. Faith rallies to the sublime. »

Guided tour: 17 June / 12:00 CET

Meeting point:
Convent Saint-François
20112 Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano
Corsica

◾In collaboration with Amelia Tavella (architect); Maryna Lukasheva (architect)

Language: French, English & Russian

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/871689315207?aff=oddtdtcreator

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