1 million euros to redevelop the Karmi space

Million to make him “shake” again karmic space In Brescia, formerly known as Sala Santi Filippo e Giacomo. This is the municipality’s commitment to the safety intervention and organizational functional adaptation of the building in Battagli Road, “according to a project approved by both the Supervisory Authority and the fire brigade – Commissioner Walter Muschetti explained -: 700 thousand euros have been allocated, while for other necessary funds (250/ 300 thousand euros, editor) The Forum will participate in a regional tender ».

The project

The investigations into the state of preservation of the former church and the subsequent project were entrusted to Studio Berlucchi. Engineer Nicola Fumagali worked in contact with Antonella Barbaro, head of the municipal construction service, and within a few months they were able to draw up an intervention plan and obtain the necessary permits.

«detailed project – Fumagali explained -. We will proceed to rebuild the floors, repair the roof and install the life line, with the restoration of the iron frames of the large three-light window, new toilets, new heating, lighting and above all the ventilation systems. . From a structural point of view – continued the engineer – we will intervene in the facade to prevent it from tipping over, and other complementary works are also planned. With these improvements, places will be nearly doubled: From 99 to 200 standing, 80 to 149 sitting. The works should start in May and finish in November.”

Target

«The goal is to reach Use Carme for 2023, when Brescia will be with Bergamo Italian capital of culture – Added cultural advisor Laura Castelletti -. The Loggia has in recent years invested heavily in the cultural content of Carme, and today it is investing in the structure. We tried to give soul to this room, build a path with a link of the same name (www.carmebrescia.it(ed.) and that in these four years he has done great things.”

The numbers say so, as stated by its president, Armando Chiarini: “In 4 years we have organized more than 120 events, including exhibitions, concerts and workshops. We set off from the neighborhood, then opened up to the area and beyond. However, in the month of May, we should be able to join the international network of European cultural centers across Europe Hales. Beautiful goal “.

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