Santa Maria di Settefonti Church: Reuse Italy awards and exhibition

Santa Maria di Settefonti Church: awards and exhibition opening

On Sunday 12 April 2026 Ozzano dell'Emilia hosts the award ceremony of the Reuse Italy contest for the enhancement of the Santa Maria di Settefonti Church. The morning will also see the inauguration of the exhibition displaying the shortlisted projects.

The competition gathered around 200 entries from Italy and abroad, aiming to propose adaptive reuse solutions that enhance this historic monument while respecting conservation constraints.

Why attend

• Discover innovative design approaches for rescuing abandoned heritage sites.
• Meet project authors and local institutional representatives.
• Take part in public discussion on conservation, architecture and community involvement.

Practical information

• Award ceremony: 12 April 2026 (morning; awards at 12:00).
• Exhibition: opening on 12 April 2026; on view until 6 June 2026.
• Venue: Palazzo della Cultura, Piazza Salvador Allende 18, 40064 Ozzano dell'Emilia (BO), Italy.
• Access: free entry.
• Organiser: Municipality of Ozzano dell'Emilia in partnership with Reuse Italy.
• Contacts: [email protected] | Phone +39 051 791324.

The event is part of the "Ozzano fa storia" series promoted by the local Cultural Department. The exhibition showcases selected projects that illustrate how architectural design and community engagement can transform neglected monuments into cultural assets.