John Cabot University Opens its Doors for "Open House Roma 2024"
John Cabot University is honored to announce that it has been selected to take part in Open House Roma 2024, an international initiative aimed at opening the doors to little-known architectural treasures of the city. The free events, which will take place from April 6 through 14, will allow guests to visit over 200 iconic buildings, academies, archaeological areas, art studios, libraries, and foreign cultural institutions that normally limit public access. This is the 12th edition of the annual event, which features guided tours, exhibitions, talks, and performances. First launched in 2012, it has since opened the doors of hundreds of unique private locations. The University participated for the first time in the 2019 edition of Open House Roma.
Founded in London in 1992, Open House Worldwide is a network of almost 60 organizations hosting festivals and conversations about architecture, design, and cities across the globe. This year 55 cities across five continents will participate.
John Cabot University will welcome visitors to two of its buildings, the Caroline Critelli Guarini campus on Saturday, April 13, and the Guarini Campus on Sunday, April 14.
Built in 1907, the building that is home to the Critelli Campus is 1600 square meters (17,222 square feet) and features three original frescos by Giovanni Battista Conti. The first University-owned property, the Critelli campus represents the permanence of John Cabot University in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood. The renovation of the building, which was carried out by the AeV architecture studio, was made possible by the generosity of Trustee Frank J. Guarini.
The Guarini Campus, which is located on the grounds of the Accademia dei Lincei, Italy’s National Academy of Sciences, has been JCU’s main campus since 1990. The Aurelian Wing of the Frohring Library is a synthesis of ancient and modern, with exposed-beam ceilings and arched windows overlooking the Lemon Tree Courtyard contrasting the modern furniture and high-speed computers. The wing is featured in Architectural Guide – Rome, Dom Publishers.
Register to visit the Critelli Campus.
Register to visit the Guarini Campus.
