Fondazione Bertarelli Concert Hall

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The Fondazione Bertarelli Concert Hall (Forum Fondazione Bertarelli) is a contemporary-style auditorium located in Poggi del Sasso, in the municipality of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto, Tuscany. It hosts chamber music concerts and theatrical performances and is considered an exemplary achievement in the fields of bio-architecture and energy efficiency in buildings. It was designed by architect Edoardo Milesi. Since 2015, it has been the permanent venue for the international classical music festival Amiata Piano Festival.

History: The project involved constructing a 300-seat concert hall in a remote inland area of Maremma. The Bertarelli Foundation aimed to replace a proposed residential development with a cultural building of equal volume and cost. Originally, in 2010, architect Edoardo Milesi proposed a structure clad in local stone, featuring a concert hall, dressing rooms, rehearsal spaces, and a restaurant with panoramic views. In 2012, the design was revised: the restaurant was removed, and a foyer and outdoor patio were added. The updated design incorporated modern materials such as colored concrete, Corten steel, and glass, utilizing a mixed construction system. Construction...