Conservazione e recupero delle architetture autoriali delle Cartiere Burgo | Conservation and reuse of the authorial architectures of the Cartiere Burgo

Architecture is inherently subject to change. Designed to meet functional needs, it must adapt to evolving user re-quirements and changing regulations. Preserving architecture means managing change without compromising its integrity or cultural values, balancing the replacement of the parts with the preservation of authenticity. While the conservation of 20th century heritage has long been debated, outcomes often fail to «envision changes without be-traying the legacy and spirit» of that architecture. To avoid distortion, «the demands of both conservation and change must be served simultaneously» , respecting the building’s architectural, functional, and material specifici-ties. This paper examines two notable cases: the Burgo paper mill in Mantua, designed by Pier Luigi Nervi (1961-1964), whose restoration won the 2021 DOCOMOMO Rehabilitation Award; and the Burgo administrative offices in San Mauro Torinese (Torino), designed by Oscar Niemeyer (1978-81), now undergoing functional revitalization.