Motorway architecture

Nowadays, the facilities of large-scale infrastructures are subject to unprecedented preservation challenges. The protection these buildings needs an innovative approach. This will be possible through establishment new public policies which acknowledge them within 20th-century cultural heritage. In this field, Italian motorway service chain was a unique experience in Europe. It emblem post-war national identity as well symbol architectural and engineering experimentation. These (1958-1972) currently threatened by invasive interventions caused non-recognition their value. current study author is comparing, for first time, original features restaurants with situation. majority have been demolished or significantly altered. paper examines three case studies great interest: rest-stops Novara, Soave, Lainate. essay highlights link between recognition value subsequent operational practices, also discusses positions stakeholders. Moreover, provides insights into stance procedures. connection knowledge enhancement key point research. Its final aim give theoretical tools methods guide future on such