A Holistic Model. The Tilmen Höyük Archaeological Park Amidst Design, Conservation, Fruition and Communication

In the project conceived for the site of Tilmen Höyük, an archaeological and environmental park at the same time, the main purpose was to reinforce heritage protection whilst promoting a cultural and economic process for involving actively the local population. Designers and architects from the University of Genoa aimed at developing diverse planning scenarios, at different working scales. This multiple approach shows that heritage conservation is not a merely technical question, but a research matter with its own intrinsic value. The research group investigated the proposition of an innovative approach for designing efficient solutions in terms of products, communication and services, in which 3D renderings also played an essential role in letting the public interact with ancient remains.