The subject of this diploma thesis is based on an attempt to combine enotourism with pilgrimage tourism. Due to natural disasters, cultural and social changes and, above all, secularization, in various areas either urban ones or not, empty religious buildings exist, that are unviable or under-functioning.
This is the reason behind why this plot was chosen for this study, as it is located in the broader region of Tuscany, specifically in the region of Lazio, and its northeast side is next to the pilgrimage route of Via Francigena. At the center of the plot, there is a ruined and almost destroyed church of the 16th century.
Therefore, in the effort to preserve the religious monument and accomplice its reuse, without this implying its absolute desacralization, a multi-purpose space, and the corresponding building program, is set up, using as its core the church of San Giovanni. The intervention is based around the new winery facilities, as well as the event and accommodation spaces. The program is enriched with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, but also more "private" spots of introspection and meditation, which are spread throughout the plot.
The purpose of this diploma thesis is to highlight this particular religious monument, without the new building additions overshadowing it, keeping a distance from it, and affecting it, without actually "touching" it.