The application is an integral part of a museum installation dedicated to The Analogous City, an influential artwork crafted by Aldo Rossi, Eraldo Consolascio, Bruno Reichlin, and Fabio Reinhart for the 1976 Venice Biennale of Architecture. This innovative application harnesses the power of augmented reality to enhance the viewer's experience by overlaying detailed references onto a reproduction of The Analogous City, which can be accessed at http://archizoom.epfl.ch. These references are displayed on multiple layers, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the collage's rich tapestry.
The application plays a crucial role in the digital installation featured in the exhibition titled "Aldo Rossi - The window of the poet, Prints 1973-1997." This exhibition is showcased at the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht, Archizoom EPFL in Lausanne, and GAMeC in Bergamo. Visitors can engage with the artwork in a dynamic and interactive manner, enriching their experience and connection to the themes explored by Rossi and his collaborators.
For those interested in experiencing this interactive installation beyond the museum setting, a reproduction of The Analogous City is available for purchase in the form of a map, published by Archizoom. This map not only allows you to recreate the museum's interactive experience anywhere, but it also includes insightful texts by Aldo Rossi, Fabio Reinhart, and Dario Rodighiero, offering additional context and depth to the artwork.
The Analogous City, or La Città Analoga, was envisioned as a comprehensive urban project. Its composition is a fascinating blend of historical and contemporary elements, including Giovanni Battista Caporali's drawing of Vitruvius' city (1536), Galileo Galilei's depiction of the Pleiades Constellation (1610), Tanzio da Varallo's painting of David and Goliath (ca 1625), Francesco Borromini's plan of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (1638-1641), the Dufour topographic map (1864), Le Corbusier's general plan of the chapel of Notre Dame du Haut (1954), and various architectural projects by Aldo Rossi and his team.
Aldo Rossi eloquently described The Analogous City in Lotus International n. 13 in 1976, saying, "Between past and present, reality and imagination, the analogous city is perhaps simply the city to be designed day by day, tackling problems and overcoming them, with a reasonable certainty that things will ultimately be better." This statement encapsulates the essence of the artwork and its ongoing relevance in the realm of urban design and architecture.
