This journey into Italian architecture is an ongoing enquiry into the diverse project typologies being currently developed--the degree of their innovation and the way they mesh with technical requirements. The book focuses on how the many aspects of Italian architecture developed by Italian architects working in Italy today deal with the layers of building history that have gone before. The works selected have been taken from the "Panorama Italiano" section on www.theplan.it and include urban and rural residences, public and cultural buildings, office and commercial blocks, social housing, and broader urban planning projects. All testify to the vitality of Italian architecture today.

This book brings together all the projects that competed for the sixth International Biennial Barbara Cappochin Architecture Prize, which is articulated in three different sections: International Prize, Giancarlo Ius Gold Medal, and Provincial Prize. More than 300 projects, all completed within the last three years, were submitted with many entries from all over the world. The winning works are described and accompanied by photos and drawings, while those that received an honorable mention are presented through a series of photos. All remaining projects appear in a dedicated section with their image and main identifying data. The book also includes introductions by some institutional figures and Renzo Piano, presenting his project for the "architecture table" that was used to display the works selected by the international jury to the public.