ReUse The Fallen Church Competition
Chiesa Diruta is a catholic church built in Grottole (MT) in the 15th century, in order to host the local community of clergymen and to become one the most important churches of the bishopric. It suffered a lot of damage due to earthquakes, fires, and building issues so it was soon abandoned.
The competition brief was to reuse this space as a Concert Hall; the main question was, "Is it possible to bring back to life one of the most important religious buildings of Southern Italy? ". 
Concept development:to host the local community of clergymen and 
Immediately what came to mind was scar tissue because when a living organism is damaged, its cells regenerate to heal the wound. 
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