Alessandra Cattaneo

Alessandra Cattaneo is a Researcher in Architectural Restoration at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Conservation and Restoration. She holds a PhD in Urban Recovery and Regeneration and is a qualified Architect specializing in Architectural and Landscape Heritage. She teaches History of Architecture and Restoration Theory and Techniques 1 and 2 for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage degree program.

Her research interests focus on intervention procedures related to political and managerial aspects of conservation, enhancement, and restoration of architectural and archaeological heritage. In recent years, she has specialized in 20th-century architecture conservation, particularly Gresleri's architectures of the Second Half of the 20th Century and the works of Giancarlo De Carlo. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly activity with a particular emphasis on Urbino's historical buildings, modern architecture conservation, and digital approaches to heritage management.

Since 2022, she has been the scientific research coordinator for the university working group on the conservation and enhancement of the University of Urbino's historical architectural heritage through an integrated digital model. She has collaborated with various Soprintendenze (cultural heritage protection authorities) since 2009 and presided over the Commission for Architectural and Landscape Quality of the Municipality of Finale Emilia from 2014 to 2024.

• Member of scientific societies SIRA, AISU, and DOCOMOMO
• Founding member and Board member of the Association "Glauco Gresleri e i Maestri dell'Architettura A.P.S."

Her research activities demonstrate strong engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of architectural conservation, with particular attention to the challenges of preserving 20th-century architecture within contemporary urban contexts. Her work bridges academic research with practical application in heritage management.