Museo Del Domus Severiana

MUSEO DEL DOMUS SEVERIANA

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND RUINS

Studio B - Echoes of Eternity

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Over the centuries, like many ancient Roman structures, the Domus Severiana fell into ruin. The building su ered from neglect following the decline of the Roman Empire, leading to its gradual deterioration. Much of its materials were likely repurposed in later constructions, a common fate for many ancient buildings as newer constructions recycled the valuable marble and stones.

Today, the site consists largely of ruins, o ering archaeologists and historians insights into Roman architectural practices and imperial lifestyle, but it no longer retains its original grandeur.

The Domus Severiana, an extension of the Domus Augustana on the Palatine Hill, represents the zenith of Roman imperial architecture. This lavish palace complex, built under Emperor Septimius Severus, epitomizes the opulence and power of Rome, featuring grand terraces, gardens, and a unique architectural style

The Arches are located on the most south west corner of the Palatine Hill and overlook Circus Maximus

This repeating geometry is grand and reaches over a height of 3 storeys. Many of the walls are damaged and unkempt because of neglect

These Arches were the foundations to a palace that is believed to be stationed above the ruin. There is a lack of remains and much is lost to history.

Statues of Emperor Severus and Ulpia Severiana (wife)

Fig.1 & 2 Serverus and Ulpia

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Historical painting of Circus Maximus being salvaged for its valuable materials with the Arches of Severiana in the back ground in Palatino Hill.

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The Domus Severiana is signi cant as it marks the extensive expansion of the imperial residence on Palatine Hill, showcasing the peak of Roman architectural innovation and imperial luxury. Its grand design and strategic location re ect the power and prestige of Rome's emperors, particularly under Septimius Severus.

The arches survive today most probably because they were the foundations to all the palaces and pillars above however everything else was neglected or salvaged other than the arches.

Photographs of Domus severiana and the Arches of Severiana in the background, showing slow deterioration of the ruins. Palatino Hill has not changed much in the last few centuries.

The Arches were also an extension of an arm to enter the circus maximums from Domus Severiana. This image shows a possible visual of the building when it was built. Palatino Hill was for higher members of society and this entrance was an exclusive separate point of entry to the Circus Maximus

Photographs of Domus severiana ‘s bridge to Arches de Severiana, as the arches were an extension to Domus Severiana.

Roman Forum PalatinoHill

Palatino Hill is actually away from the main Roman forum but it can be considered as a part of the historic greater Roman forum, historic value is rich in this aspect and the entrance to this is only available through a few points of entry that is managed by the Roman Forum.

The Circus Maximus has great relevance to the Palatino Hill as it was a direct corridor for elites and the privileged which granted an exclusive entrance to the grand race track

Palatino Hill is the most south east point next to the Roman Forum. Subject to neglect and abandonment after the collapse of the Roman empire, the arches have more or less survived and retain their rough shape. It overlooks a corner near the UN food headquarters and Circus Maximus, it is also adjacent to the Road that leads to the Colosseum and Musolini’s road Via dei Fori Imperiali.

Palatino Hill

PUNTI DI ACCESSO POINTS OF ACCESS

BRIDGE TO CIRCUS MAXIMUS

PONTE AL CIRCO MASSIMO

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The museum will host the ruins of the Roman Forum along with other Roman artefacts across the city. The selling factor with this brief is that it will incorporate artists and artefacts that will rede ne the contemporary Rome as we know it. The Museum is hosted in the Arches of Severiana located adjacent to Domus Severiana. The interaction with the old and the new has to be pristine without having to change or take away from history. To immerse one in the transcending history with enhanced purpose to what it is now.

The volume of the intervention is provocative, bold and challanging to how we remember history and how it will shape tomorrow. My project will walk you through the vibrant corner of the Palatino hill, where ruins and artists can work together

Artifatto Ruins

Artifatto Ruins

Roman Forum

The proposed façade for the Museo del Manufatto, as outlined in the provided document, is designed to incorporate the visages of the seven good kings of Rome. This architectural choice is intended to re ect the museum's internal focus on Roman artefacts, creating a thematic continuity between the building's exterior and the historical treasures housed within. The faces of these notable Roman kings serve as a symbolic gateway, inviting visitors to explore the rich Roman history and culture showcased inside. This design concept not only enhances the museum’s aesthetic appeal but also deepens the educational experience, making the architecture itself a narrative element that complements the artefacts displayed in the Roman Forum context.

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Roman Forum

show where artefacts will be stored

Art work falls apart over time, statues, columns, sculpted ornaments and buildings decay. Some are neglected, other nd their ways in museums and some even cycle their way back to other art

Arches De Severiana could be a potential for hosting great artefacts and storing some pieces by allowing artist to explore their own style in a way that celebrates history with contemporary styles.

Some Statues are displayed with grandiose emphasis and others with an indicative relic that points towards something else.

Statues artists work on where they recreate or make addition to existing crumbling artifacts. The relationship shifts from a reminant of the past to a trancndant future piece that bares sensitivity to the past as foundation

Some artists completely retro t to x a statue in order to restore its glory

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Massing and Volume Diagrams

1.Existing old ruin amid the Palatino Hill

2. Li core with servises in the legs, also the start and nish to the building.

3. Overhanging structure that bridges the two legs

4. Semi-outdoor space to walk onto the top of ruins and travel across legs

5. e existing building that showcases the artefacts in a progressive order, from old remnants of models to newer contemporary art pieces in the higher arches. is space also becomes the viewing platform to allow observers and passers by to enjoy the on look of Circus Maximus’ remnants.

6. e idea was that every viewable space could catch a glimpse of the court yard and that becomes the centre piece of the form in the building initially as the Romans would emphasise.

7. e Museo del Domus Severiana repurposes, renovates, and extends an ancient Roman structure into a modern museum, the previous idea was that the courtyard would provide some form of breathable space while at the same time be able to look at the building again.

8. Live Garden exhibition in front of building

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Massing and Volume Diagrams

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1. e Museo del Domus Severiana repurposes, renovates, and extends an ancient Roman structure into a modern museum – bringing together various exhibitions and research activities that were previously dispersed across di erent locations. e courtyard however turned to the outdoor live garden where artists would be able to use open spaces in times of good weather to work away on textiles or cra ing for their art work.

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MUSEO DEL MANUFATTO MUSEUM OF ARTEFACT

The proposed façade for the Museo del Manufatto, as outlined in the provided document, is designed to incorporate the visages of the seven good kings of Rome. This architectural choice is intended to re ect the museum's internal focus on Roman artefacts, creating a thematic continuity between the building's exterior and the historical treasures housed within. The faces of these notable Roman kings serve as a symbolic gateway, inviting visitors to explore the rich Roman history and culture showcased inside. This design concept not only enhances the museum’s aesthetic appeal but also deepens the educational experience, making the architecture itself a narrative element that complements the artefacts displayed in the Roman Forum context.

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Museo Del Domus Severiana

The superstructure is supposed to be provocative and challenging, this is supposed to be a contrast to the existing model where its old Roman brick and the large overhanging structure is polycarbonate.

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Skin

The model showcases the breakdown of the facade and what kind of light might perforate through the holes. di erent times of the day may produce di erent placements of shadows that create an interesting interaction between the skin and the inside of the building surfaces

MUSEO DEL MANUFATTO MUSEUM OF ARTEFACT

Inside the Museo del Domus Severiana, the exploration of artifacts by artists celebrates the storied history of Roman artistry through the preservation and presentation of Roman ruined statues. The museum showcases these artifacts in a space that artistically echoes the ruins themselves, with a facade designed to emulate the faces of Roman statues using polycarbonate with a spotted e ect.

South East Section

This design not only captures the essence of Rome's ancient sculptures but also casts intriguing shadows inside the museum, enhancing the atmospheric connection between the artifacts and their historical context.

North East Section

The considered display and architectural integration invite visitors to traverse a bridge between past and present, appreciating the grandeur and intricacy of Roman cultural heritage.

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hosts a large array of artwork from local artist that create contemporary piece by working on existing relics and ruin of statue across the Roman forum and Palatino hill. By working with modern tools to re ect on statues in the artist’s own unique way.

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