Monica Naretto

Monica Naretto serves as Full Professor of Restoration at the Polytechnic of Turin's Department of Architecture and Design, where she coordinates the Doctoral College of Architectural and Landscape Heritage for the 2024-2027 term and sits on the Doctoral School Council. Previously, she was Deputy Director of the School of Specialization in Architectural and Landscape Heritage from November 2019 to May 2024. Her international academic presence includes visiting positions at the Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art in Paris (2017-2018), Université Clermont Auvergne (2019), and Universidad Internacional de Andalucía (2024).

• PhD in "History and Criticism of Architectural and Environmental Heritage" (2002)
• Specialist in "History, analysis and evaluation of architectural and environmental heritage" (1998)

Naretto's research program focuses on the intersection of historical architectural knowledge and contemporary conservation practices. Her work examines preventive and planned conservation strategies, the evolution of restoration thought in European contexts (particularly Italian, French, and Belgian), and the practical implementation of architectural restoration projects. She investigates the delicate balance between conservation and innovation, with special attention to how historical sites can be sustainably integrated into modern contexts while maintaining their cultural significance.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on community-based conservation approaches, the documentation and analysis of restoration sites, and the development of systematic methodologies for heritage preservation. Her work bridges theoretical understanding with practical application, addressing both monumental and widespread heritage systems.

• Basic Research Activities Funding from MIUR, Italy (2018)
• Premio 'Giovani ricercatori - 2011' from Politecnico di Torino, Italy (2011)

Naretto actively mentors PhD candidates including Ester Germani, Xiang Li, Giulia Assalve, and Giulia Beltramo, guiding research on architectural heritage conservation. She leads significant research initiatives such as the PRIMA project for preventive conservation of Monastero Bormida's 'Della Rovere' Castle (2023-2025), protocol development for UNESCO World Heritage sites, and multiple departmental agreements with Italian municipalities for heritage conservation. Her editorial roles with prestigious publications including BIBLIOTECA DI CULTURA DEL RESTAURO and Collana 'Cultural Heritage' demonstrate her influence in shaping conservation discourse.

She maintains active participation in international professional networks including the Association des scientifiques au service de la restauration de Notre-Dame de Paris, AHAI - Association des Historiens de l'Art Italien, and SIRA - Società Italiana per il Restauro dell'Architettura, contributing to the advancement of restoration practices globally through scholarly exchange and collaborative projects.