The Socio-spatial Transformations of Piazza S. Carlo in Turin Experienced Through Digital History

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse the methodology and the results of an interdisciplinary study of Piazza San Carlo in Turin. This space, known for its precious urban and architectural design, has also been a place where people, actions and social transformations have given a different conformation without altering its design and perceptual structure. The square, that represent in also the a point of widening of Via Roma (one of the main historical arteries of the city) has been re-studied by linking the architectural transformations with social changes, during the period between the early 19th century and major projects of rehabilitation of the early years of the last century. This work was conducted through the experimental use of digital tools, used both as support for research and as a fundamental tool for the narration of the results obtained.