September 25, 2025

When the Shapes Unite: Cataloguing and Analysis of Vernacular Architecture in the Valleys of the Provinces of Bergamo and Brescia

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This paper catalogues vernacular architecture and construction techniques in Bergamo and Brescia, emphasizing local materials and their implications.

Analysis reveals that local construction techniques in Bergamo and Brescia share similarities despite geographical barriers, highlighting resource-based know-how.
Rural buildings in these provinces utilize local materials, such as stone and wood, contributing significantly to engineering solutions and architectural quality.
The study suggests that common design solutions emerged from similar environmental conditions, even without direct interaction between communities.
Observations from the cataloguing process provide insight into the evolution of vernacular architecture and its cultural significance in these regions.

Scala et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This paper catalogues vernacular architecture and construction techniques in Bergamo and Brescia, emphasizing local materials and their implications.