16th National Day of Architectural Archives – Conference at Palazzo

16th National Day of Architectural Archives

When: 14–15 May 2026

Where: Salone Mario Scavuzzo, headquarters of the Order of Architects of the Province of Palermo (Palazzo “Casina Grande”).

The 16th edition of the National Day of Architectural Archives features a conference marking a century of Rationalism in Italy. The programme examines the spread of the modern architectural culture and its effects on Sicilian architecture during the Functionalist period.

Program and main topics

The conference brings together scholars, conservators and professionals to discuss preservation, promotion and research in architectural archives.

• Main topic: 1926–2026 – Archives of Rationalism in Italy.
• Regional focus: modernism in Sicily and developments connected to Functionalism.
• Activities: expert presentations, panels and exchanges between archives and cultural institutions.

Organisers

The event is organised by associations and institutions active in contemporary architectural archives, involving professional orders and academic departments.

Who should attend

• Architectural historians and researchers
• Conservators, archivists and librarians
• Architects and students

For detailed schedules, registration and conference materials, please refer to the official organiser channels. The meeting also offers the opportunity to visit a notable historic building in the city.