Tutors accompanied Interior Design students to Rome for a five day immersive cultural experience. The trip was subsidised by CU’s Centre for Global Engagement.
The city is positively overflowing with outstanding examples of Baroque, Renaissance, Neoclassical and of course Roman art and architecture (as well as a number of contemporary projects). Organised excursions were made, taking in works including The Colosseum, Palatine Hill, The Forum, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi and the Spanish Steps. Students also explored The Vatican (taking in St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel) and (the now late) Zaha Hadid’s MAXXI Museum as well as being given time to plan their own pizza/gelato-fueled adventures.
The Pantheon’s breathtaking dome + oculus / St. Peter’s Basilica
These trips are important not only because of their inspirational/eye-opening value, but also socially, creating the time and space for cohorts to bond and share experiences outside of the teaching environment. The verdict: fantastico!
Palazzo dell a Civilta Italianà
Article written by Tom Nelson, Lecturer in product design.