Andrea Ugolini

Andrea Ugolini

Andrea Ugolini graduated in Architecture with honours (110/110 cum laude) from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Florence in 1987.

He is currently Associate Professor of Architectural Conservation (CEAR-11/B) in the Department of Architecture at the University of Bologna, where he served as Assistant Professor (Researcher) from 2007 to 2014.

In November 2018 he obtained the Italian National Scientific Qualification (ASN) for Full Professorship in Architectural Conservation and History of Architecture (Academic Recruitment Field 08/E2).

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Qualified as an architect in 1987, he practised professionally from 1988 to 2007.

Between 1988 and 1990 he participated in and directed archaeological excavation campaigns in Italy (Necropolis of Piazza Stamira, Ancona; courtyard of the Malatesta Fortress, Rimini; Villa Clelia, Imola; Palazzo Albizzi, Cesena; Porta Galliana, Rimini) and abroad (Hatra, Iraq).

From 1990 to 1992, on behalf of the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage, he prepared A and SU inventory records for the historic centres of Brisighella and Riolo Terme and for the fortresses of the Lamone and Senio valleys. During the same period, he carried out numerous architectural surveys and stratigraphic analyses, including those of the Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini, the ravelin of the Rocca Roveresca in Mondavio, the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia, the Throne Room of the Ducal Palace in Urbino, the Church of Santa Maria in Vado in Ferrara, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Fornò (Forlì-Cesena), and the Church of San Francesco al Prato in Perugia.

His professional activity has focused primarily on the conservation and restoration of historic buildings, archaeological sites and archaeological remains.

He has acted as designer and site director for the conservation and restoration of the Fregoso Fortress and the Church of San Francesco della Rosa in Sant'Agata Feltria (Pesaro and Urbino), the forecourt of the Tempio Malatestiano, the Church of Santa Maria Annunziata alla Colonnella, the Olivetan Monastery in Rimini, the defensive walls of the Castle of San Clemente, the Oratory of the Blessed Virgin and the façade of the Parish Church in San Clemente, the Malatesta Gates of the Tomba di Castelleale, as well as the rehabilitation of numerous historic buildings not subject to statutory heritage protection.

He has participated in and won architectural design competitions in both Italy and abroad.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

From 1997 to 2006 he was Adjunct Professor of History of Architecture, Theory and History of Conservation, and Historic Building Construction at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Ferrara. From 1994 to 2004 he also taught Historic Building Construction at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Florence.

Between 2000 and 2007 he taught at the School for Mosaic Conservation in Ravenna, a branch of the national conservation school operated by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Florence) on behalf of the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage.

From 2007 to 2014 he was Assistant Professor (Researcher) in Architectural Conservation (ICAR/19) at the "Aldo Rossi" Faculty of Architecture, University of Bologna (Cesena Campus).

At the "Aldo Rossi" Faculty of Architecture, and subsequently within the Department of Architecture of the University of Bologna, he has been responsible for the following courses:

Master's Degree in Architecture (Cesena Campus)

• Theory and History of Conservation (2008–2014)

• Design Studio in History and Architectural Conservation (Final Design Studio)

He currently teaches:

• Architectural Conservation Studio (fourth year)

• Design Studio in History and Architectural Conservation (Master's Thesis Studio)

Degree Programme in Architecture and Building Engineering (Bologna Campus)

• Architectural Conservation Studio (second year, Module 2) (2021–2023)

PHD PROGRAMME

Since 2008, he has been a member of the Academic Board of the PhD Programme in Architecture at the University of Bologna, where he supervises doctoral research in the field of Architectural Conservation. He previously served as Coordinator of the programme's educational activities. The interdisciplinary PhD Programme in Architecture brings together the Department of Architecture's third-cycle research and training activities.

MASTER'S PROGRAMMES

Since 2017 he has been a member of the teaching staff of the Second-Level Master's Programme in Landscape Design: Historic Gardens and Layered Landscapes, coordinated by Professor Tessa Matteini at the University of Florence, where he teaches subjects related to Architectural Conservation (CEAR-11/B).

Since 2024 he has also been a member of the teaching staff of the Second-Level Master's Programme in Conservation, Enhancement and Management of Historic Parks, Gardens and Archaeological Sites at the University of Bologna.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Member of the Departmental Committee for the appointment of teaching staff in Architectural Conservation (CEAR-11/B).

• Member of the Departmental Committee for the recognition of academic credits in Architectural Conservation (until 2024).

• Member of the Executive Board of the Department of Architecture, University of Bologna (2012).

• Head of the Research Unit Innovative Technologies for the Conservation, Rehabilitation and Regeneration of the Built Heritage within the Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research (CIRI – Building and Construction), University of Bologna, Tecnopolo Programme (since 2022).

• Academic tutor for undergraduate and postgraduate placements.

• University representative for the Framework Agreement between the University of Bologna and Assorestauro (Italian Association for Architectural, Artistic and Urban Restoration), appointed by Rectoral Decree (2024).

• Coordinator of institutional relations between the Department of Architecture and the Italian Heritage Protection Authorities (Soprintendenze), museums and public heritage institutions (since 2024).

• University representative for relations with the regional offices of the Italian Ministry of Culture concerning the protection of the University's listed heritage buildings, appointed by Rectoral Decree (since 2023).

• Member of the Departmental Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Academic Adviser for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties (Architecture Programme) since 2022.

• Member of the Scientific Committee of the Leon Battista Alberti Central Library (Cesena Campus), representing the Single-Cycle Master's Degree Programme in Architecture since 2020.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

He is involved in a number of national and European research projects, including:

• ART OF DARKNESS as Cultural Heritage of Urban Landscape (Horizon Europe, 2025);

• AQUAGREEN – Acquiring Urban Resilience Against Floods and Droughts: A Novel Citizen-Powered Integrated Green and Blue System (European Urban Initiative, 2024);

• CHIARA – Innovation Adopting Risk Assessment: Advanced Procedures for the Enhancement of Minor Built Heritage Located in Isolated and Peripheral Areas (2023);

• RescueME – RESilience Solutions to Strengthen the Link between Cultural Landscapes and Communities (Horizon Europe, 2023);

• CapsulART – Enhancing Preservation and Health in Artistic and Cultural Sites during Pandemic Events;

• 4CH – Competence Centre for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage (Horizon 2020);

• SHELTER – Sustainable Historic Environments: Holistic Reconstruction through Technological Enhancement and Community-based Resilience (Horizon 2020);

• Historic Preservation Foundation Classes: Procedures and Ontologies for Interoperability in Historic Preservation (PRIN 2017);

• UNINET – University Network for Cultural Heritage (Erasmus+ KA2).

He has served as Principal Investigator for numerous research agreements with public authorities and private organisations, including the Italian Ministry of Culture and its regional heritage protection offices (Soprintendenze), the Fondazione Ex Campo Fossoli (Carpi), and several municipalities, including Bagno di Romagna and Modigliana.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

His research focuses primarily on the theory and practice of architectural conservation, with particular emphasis on:

• Theory and history of architectural conservation;

• Conservation and restoration of archaeological sites and ruined structures, with particular reference to their relationship with landscape and vegetation;

• Preventive and planned conservation of archaeological sites;

• Microclimatic conditions in archaeological areas;

• Climate change, disaster risk management and emergency response for cultural heritage;

• Places of memory and dissonant heritage, including twentieth-century military architecture, prisoner-of-war camps and transit camps;

• Traditional and modern building techniques;

• Management plans for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION (CEAR-11/B)2025–2026

  Conservation and structural stabilisation of the Tomb of the Bronze Offerer, previously restored in the 1960s, Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia (Tuscany). Commissioned by the Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Provinces of Pisa and Livorno.

  2025–2026

  Conservation of the Phoenician–Punic defensive walls at the archaeological site of Sarcapos (Villaputzu, Sardinia). Project developed in collaboration with the excavation director, Professor Raimondo Secci, Department of History and Cultures, University of Bologna.

  2024–2025

  Conservation and restoration of the Aryballoi and Pyxides tombs, including the design of a protective dune and windbreak vegetation system, Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia. Commissioned by the Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Provinces of Pisa and Livorno and CESA Conservazione Beni Culturali Ltd.

  2024

  Preventive and Planned Conservation Plans for the archaeological sites of Cupra Marittima, Falerone and Monte Rinaldo. Commissioned by the Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Provinces of Ascoli Piceno, Fermo and Macerata.

  2023–2025

  Consultancy to the Technical and Sustainability Area of the University of Bologna, on appointment by the Rector, for the conservation and restoration of listed university buildings, including:

  • Museum of the Specola Tower, Bologna;

  • Monumental Complex of Santa Cristina, Bologna;

  • Aula Magna (former Church of Santa Lucia), Bologna;

  • Palazzo Poggi, including the Umberto Eco Library;

  • Former Morgagni Hospital, now University Campus, Forlì (Sauli, Saffi and Pallareti pavilions).

  2016

  Preparation of Preventive and Planned Conservation Plans for the archaeological sites of Russi and Villa Clelia, commissioned by the Archaeological Superintendency of Emilia-Romagna.

  2017–2020

  Scientific consultant for the project Active Conservation and Enhancement of the Archaeological and Cultural Landscape of the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, including the Domus sotto le Logge, the Cistern, the Roman Road (Basolata), the Balneum and the Tomb of the Chariots. Project funded through the Tuscany Regional Operational Programme (ERDF 2014–2020), commissioned by the Val di Cornia Parks Authority.

  2017

  Scientific consultant for the Landscape Masterplan of the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, with responsibility for conservation and restoration issues. Project funded through the Tuscany Regional Operational Programme (ERDF 2014–2020), commissioned by the Val di Cornia Parks Authority.

  EDITORIAL BOARDS, SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES AND PEER REVIEW

  • Regional Correspondent (Emilia-Romagna) for ANANKE.

  • Former member of the International Scientific Committee, and subsequently of the Editorial Board, of Restauro Archeologico (University of Florence).

  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the book series Pristina Servare, section Archaeological Conservation (Altralinea Edizioni).

  • Member of the Scientific Committee of Il Capitale Culturale. Studies on the Value of Cultural Heritage, published by EUM – Edizioni Università di Macerata.

  He serves as peer reviewer for several international and national journals, including:

  • Materiali e Strutture. Problemi di Conservazione;

  • Il Capitale Culturale. Studies on the Value of Cultural Heritage;

  • Opus. Quaderni di Storia dell'Architettura e Restauro;

  • ArcHistoR;

  • Restauro Archeologico;

  • Confronti.

  He also acts as reviewer for the academic publishers Altralinea Edizioni and DIDApress.

  He is the author of monographs, book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings and other scholarly publications in the field of architectural and archaeological conservation.

  PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSItalian Society for Architectural Conservation (SIRA)

  Member since 2013.

  Current appointments:

  • Member of the Executive Board (since 2023);

  • Chair of the Research Committee;

  • Chair of the Committee for Relations with Regional Stakeholders.

  ICOMOS Italy

  Member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) since 2024.

  ICOM Italy

  Member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) since 2021.

  European Association of Archaeologists (EAA)

  Member.