The XXXVII edition of the International Conference on Intervention on Architectural Heritage, organised by the Association of Architects for the Protection and Intervention on Architectural Heritage (AADIPA) of the Architects' Association of Catalonia, is starting on December the 11th. 

This year, the theme of the conference, which will take place from December the 11th to the 14th in the COAC hearquarters, focuses on "Sacred heritage: ongoing innovation". 

The opening ceremony will be led by Antoni Vilanova, chairman of the AADIPA; Ricardo Gómez Val, director of the course; and Lluís Comerón, dean of COAC. Architect Mario Botta will give the opening lecture, entitled "Sacred Architecture".

This year, the aim of the course is an in-depth analysis of our extensive sacred heritage. Given its size and importance, it seems advisable to create a reflection forum in order to define how this heritage is, what its condition is, which are its legal requirements, etc. To achieve this goal, both local and international experts coming from different professional fields will discuss their experiences. 

Thus, the focus on December the 12th will be constant innovation and interventions over the years. On the 13th, we will discuss the construction of new sacred spaces and changes of use. Finally, on the 14th, a day-trip to Vic is organised in order to visit the Choir and Bell Tower of Església de la Pietat and Sant Pere's Cathedral. Check the programme.

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