San Antonio Workshop Center — ZHEER RAOUF

Reviving Heritage, Reimagining Purpose

The restoration of Sant’ Antonio Spedale breathes new life into a historic landmark in Lastra a Signa, Florence, Italy. Abandoned since the 1950s, the building is reimagined as a cultural and educational center dedicated to preserving the region's traditional straw craftsmanship. Through sensitive architectural interventions, the project seeks to reconnect the building's historical identity with contemporary community life, transforming a forgotten structure into a place of creativity, learning, and cultural exchange.

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The proposal balances heritage conservation with contemporary design, integrating Corten steel, glass, and wood while respecting the building's historic character. New workshops, exhibition spaces, and educational facilities celebrate the region's longstanding straw-making tradition, allowing craftsmanship and architecture to evolve together. The intervention transforms Sant’ Antonio Spedale into a renewed cultural landmark where history becomes a foundation for future creativity.

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