the fourth edition of the will be held Nicco Paro Tournament a football event that celebrates the memory of Nicholas Paris the young Sales footballer who passed away prematurely in 2017 The tournament will be held under the patronage of the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli and will be supported by the Nicco Paro Foundation (FGC) the tournament will see the Under 14 teams of some of the main national and international football clubs take to the field at the "I Ponti" sports field in Bagno a Ripoli the same one that has always distinguished the event and the association that bears Niccolò's name president of the Nicco Paro association - represents a moment of great emotion for us who every year renew our commitment in memory of Niccolò is to continue to raise funds for the oncological research and care and to support families who find themselves facing difficult situations but above all helps those in need in a concrete way" The clubs that have joined the initiative are of the highest calibre The proceeds from the tournament will be entirely donated to associations that deal with cancer research health care and psychological support for patients and their families For more details on the event and to contribute concretely to the initiative, you can visit the official website of the Nicco Paro Association www.associazioneniccoparo.org. The Golden Bachelor follows the successful formula of the famous format The Bachelor. The new season of the spin-off, which premiered on February 13 on the Dutch network RTL Nederland, was partially filmed in Tuscany last year a charming entrepreneur  who has dedicated his entire life to work After twenty-four years of marriage and several serious relationships Some episodes of the tv show, produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Netherlands with the Italian executive production Interlinea Film were filmed in Florence and its province in 2024 The set involved a private villa in Bagno a Ripoli supported by the Regione Toscana’s Bando Cinema (2023) has been selected in the Un Certain Regard section is mainly set in Emilia Romagna and in particular in Imola the set also involved the Mugello circuit in Tuscany in the city of Scarperia and San Piero near Florence Toscana Film Commission will be attending at the Italian Pavilion (Martin Gropius Bau) to promote Tuscany as filming set and to present our services and benefits The four-episode series was shot in the city of Florence and in the surrounding area in November 2023 for about 10 days On Wednesday, Rocco Commisso and Fiorentina released the following statement on the acquisition of land for their new Centro Sportivo in Bagno a Ripoli The acquisition of the site that will become the new Fiorentina training ground in the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli was completed on Wednesday After acquiring the remaining part of the site – which the club had already optioned – from Società Veronica on Wednesday Fiorentina is now in possession of all the land it requires to build the new training ground over the next two years the training ground will be the biggest in Italy Work to secure and clean up the site has already begun while the process of clearing the site of any remaining people has been successfully completed with the help of the authorities and Società Veronica “After only four months, we are starting to lay the foundations of our new home,” said Rocco Commisso, before setting off for Fiorentina’s match away at Sassuolo on Wednesday night “It will be a beautiful site that will fit in seamlessly with the wonderful area of Bagno a Ripoli respecting the environment and the natural surroundings I want to thank the Mayor of Bagno a Ripoli This isn’t Rocco’s first rodeo building super structures. He will add to his portfolio of beautifully designed facilities with the help of Marco Casamonti, the architect of a most amazing complex in Tuscany, Antinori nel Chianti Classico Estate Rocco built his $48 million Meadicom headquarters in Mediacom Park, NY, a process that began in 2011 and was completed less than two years later in 2013. This 110,000 square foot Class A office building with a 12,000 square foot storage building is set on nearly 200 beautiful acres at the base of the Adirondack Mountains. Having won 4 separate awards for architectural design it is home to 400 employees and includes a full-service café We at ViolaNation haven’t seen any designs for the new training facility yet but we have no doubt that it will have a surplus of flair and personality Stay tuned to ViolaNation for further news on the Centro Sportivo and new Stadium tips and exclusive itineraries in Florence text Marta Innocenti Ciulli photo Andrea Ferrari For the past few months there’s been a new hub for manufacturing excellence in the Tuscan countryside a complex covering 30,000 square metres in Capannuccia a district of Bagno a Ripoli not far from Florence On the former site of the historical Fornace Brunelleschi the complex has to be seen to be believed: it’s a perfect example of cooperation between architecture and environment so attuned to its surroundings that it practically disappears Credit is due to the Piuarch architecture studio in Milan for the initial design which was then developed and coordinated by Fendi’s in-house architecture department FENDI Factory for leathergoods Capannuccia The originality lies in the buildings and their blending of indoor and outdoor space Everything is on a single main level - production space offices and services - with an underground car park and a staff restaurant on the first floor The complex is surrounded by seven hectares of beautifully-tended nature Inside there are nine glazed courtyards with different plant habitats all borrowed from Mediterranean maquis: figs acacias and strawberry trees brighten the interiors strengthening the link between landscape and exceptionally healthy workplace Confirming the genuine fusion between building and environment is the choice of materials which combines glass and a natural mix of earth and concrete in shades that reflect the typical colours of the Tuscan hills an investment of almost 50 million euros (the largest in Italy for an LVMH production site) for the Tuscan factory of luxury brand Fendi whose headquarters are in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana a monumental 1930s building in Rome’s EUR district Tuscany ©Andrea FerrariFENDI Factory for leathergoods Capannuccia Today the Fendi Factory is the beating heart of the label; a place for creation all under the same roof in the Florence area Hence Fendi’s extraordinary decision to locate its contribution to the current edition of Pitti Uomo and the runway show of its S/S 2024 menswear collection (by Silvia Venturini Fendi creative director of the label’s menswear and accessories since February  2019) There’s a focus on the history and expertise of fine tailoring without omitting any of the new codes of expression The Fendi man does not bow to mass conformity but creates his own personal vision of the world He is attentive to the smallest detail and has one foot in the future; his only everlasting and untarnished reference the logo the identifying mark of one of the first made in Italy brands to find worldwide fame The company was born way back in 1925 in Rome’s Via del Plebiscito as a small leather goods and luggage shop with an adjoining leather workshop who had learned the tricks of the trade during a stay in Florence were the mainstays of the company’s development But it was the second generation - sisters Paola ‘the five fingers of one hand’ - who brought new energy and major change 1965 saw the start of Fendi’s glorious years with the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld as the longest and most solid partnership in fashion history Fendi was already synonymous with leather goods but Lagerfeld changed its concept and appearance shaping and weaving the brand as if it were fabric Even the leather division was revolutionised 1977 saw the birth of ready-to-wear fashion under creative director of accessories Silvia Venturini Fendi and in 2009 similar success came with the Peekaboo the British designer Kim Jones was appointed to head the women’s couture and prêt-à-porter collections Jones works alongside creative directors Silvia Venturini Fendi for accessories and menswear and Delfina Delettrez for jewellery: the third and fourth generations of the Fendi family exhibitions and must-see events from 12 to 18 June 2023 fashion shows and presentations: all the events to mark in your diary The men's spring-summer 2024 collection will be presented with a special fashion show in the Fendi Factory July 1 - Stage 2: Bagno a Ripoli to Marradi Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 Profile Stage 2(Image credit: Giro d'Italia Donne / Starlight)Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 Map - Stage 2(Image credit: PMG Sport/Starlight)Stage 2: Bagno a Ripoli to Marradi The second day of racing will be a 102.1km race from Bagno a Ripoli to Marradi that includes a category two scent over the Passo della Colla close to the finish in Marradi which could see an early shake-up in the classification Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 Fendi invests 57 million euros in a new leather goods expanded factory first launched in February 2019 by signing an agreement protocol has been recently approved by Tuscany’s Regional Council the Minister for Economic Development and Invitalia are ready to meet and sign a mutual development agreement which aims at the transformation of the ex-Brunelleschi Furnace (situated in the small village of Capannuccia) proves higher compared to the one announced by the company in 2019 (40 million euros) “Tuscany Region – pointed out in a press release Stefano Ciuoffo, council supervisor for Production Activities – is going to allocate 500,000 euros to co-support financially a Research and Development project whose overall investment will amount to over 18 million euros we will be able to benefit from some MISE resources 133 new employees: all of the new workers are going to join 243 more employees formerly hired by Fendi and currently working at Bagno a Ripoli they turn out be lower compared to estimates made public in 2019: at that time after which the overall staff would amount to 500 units in total All you need to know about the leather industry Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. 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Please see our privacy policy for more information Guests arriving at this Thursday's Fendi menswear show will be among the first to glimpse a new jewel in the Roman heritage house’s portfolio: a freshly-opened state-of-the-art factory in Bagno a Ripoli which cost a reported €50 million and will serve as the show’s backdrop Designed by the architectural practice Piuarch the 14,000-square-metre facility is both technologically progressive and sustainably responsible as far as corporate certifications are concerned The facility today received the highest LEED credential available: platinum which means it hits optimal levels of efficiency across the criteria of carbon up to 700 artisans (including trainees at Fendi’s in-house school) will work here to craft the Baguettes and the many other varieties of small leather goods that make up Fendi’s best performing category “It is a milestone,” says Serge Brunschwig He hastens to add that just as the factory has been built on an existing industrial footprint — that of a historical terracotta furnace — the development of Bagno a Ripoli can be traced directly back to the brand’s origins Adele and Edoardo Fendi opened their small leather goods shop on Rome’s Via del Plebiscito in 1925 and that item would have been crafted there on site This factory is where that magic of Via del Plebiscito has been transported.” Fendi has 276 directly operated physical stores its own digital retail operation and a web of wholesale partners both real-world and online around the world “is that the know-how is the source of everything This has then been progressively developed but the main aspect — the link between the idea and the realisation of the object — is always conserved.” the menswear collection designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi This will allow Fendi’s artisans to stand centre-stage and communicate their craft directly to the house’s global customer base Brunschwig predicts that Bagno a Ripoli will allow Fendi to massively expand its prototyping capacity and to self-produce up to 45 per cent of its small leather goods He adds that he would never anticipate Fendi producing all of its own leather goods instead preferring to continue working with the “industrial tissue” of Made In Italy expertise Fendi acquired a majority stake in knitwear supplier Maglificio Matisse — being among several luxury brands buying up production partners to have better control and access across their supply chains “We subcontract with a network of Italian companies These are often family businesses and it’s important that they continue to develop: this gives us flexibility and access to special expertise.” Fendi's leather goods factory in Capannuccia Brunschwig is very much a company man: born in Arles he graduated from École Polytechnique in Paris (the same alma mater as both Bernard and Frédéric Arnault) before joining LVMH in 1995 He held various roles for Louis Vuitton and Sephora in Asia and France then became chairman and CEO of Céline in 2006 He then became chief operating officer of Dior Couture in 2008; and in 2015 he was appointed chairman and CEO of Dior Homme then Fendi chairman and CEO (and most recently freshly installed at Louis Vuitton) was heading to Paris to take the same role at Christian Dior “I really declared my candidacy [at Fendi] and I had the chance to move to Rome and join the family.” Brunschwig has developed an acute awareness of what allows heritage companies to survive and thrive — and what relegates them to failure I think there are two very important aspects,” he says which serves exceptional customers both men and women what is just as important is the capacity to surprise Because the cemeteries are full of brands that did not have that capacity Brunschwig makes the etymological connection between luxury and luxation: a twist “That unexpected way of showing things is what luxury is.” He cites the Fendi family’s appointment of Karl Lagerfeld to design its womenswear as a “visionary” moment in the history of the house “These five Fendi sisters could have continued working as their father did But they had the vision and instinct to realise they had to use their amazing savoir faire as a platform from which to innovate they made Karl part of their chosen family.” Brunschwig works side by side with Silvia Fendi while his philosophy chimes with that of his ultimate employer acquired 51 per cent of the company in 1999 Bernard Arnault said: “We want to keep it a family affair It is very important that the company is impregnated with the history and spirit of the house.” SIlvia Venturini Fendi and CEO Serge Brunschwig Almost a year to the day after Brunschwig was appointed to the leadership role at Fendi Brunschwig faced a potentially pivotal point of departure — and a moment of deep loss — for the house He says: “Karl was adopted as a family member And so his loss was that of a family member He adds: “One of the extraordinary aspects of Karl is that he would never glorify the past He would always speak about the future; next we had to continue his tradition of looking forward to do what he would tell everybody: ‘Think about the future continue to twist things’.” This led in 2020 to the appointment of Kim Jones to continue Lagerfeld’s role in Fendi women’s ready-to-wear “The next chapter was the adoption of Kim as a son and so the family tradition continues,” says Brunschwig He adds that Jones’s decision after arriving to “adopt” Silvia’s daughter as artistic director of jewellery represented: “a super natural and organic transition” The best on the market.” That bag is being produced Before signing off I take the opportunity to ask this proudly French LVMH Group stalwart to characterise his first professional experience of working in Italy and alongside Italian teams Brunschwig replies: “There is an attitude here that nothing is impossible Brainstorming with the teams is incredible From the product to the communication team let’s go!’ And that’s what makes it so exciting to be here.” Photo: Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty ImagesPhoto: Courtesy of FendiPhotos: Estrop/Getty ImagesKim Jones Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com Why global fashion should keep an eye on Australia’s ‘barefoot luxury’ With debut show, Ngali blazes trail for Indigenous Australian designers Italian knitwear scion Margherita Missoni launches new brand Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country Digital access for organisations. Includes exclusive features and content. See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times. by Stefano Alfano The Florentine tram network will reach Campi Bisenzio and Bagno a Ripoli. The Florence city council has  approved the resolutions for line 3.2.1 (Piazza della Libertà, Bagno a Ripoli) and line 4 (Stazione Leopolda, Piagge, Campi Bisenzio); the first step is expected to be the call for tenders for line 4. The […] Line 4  will be followed by the 3.2.1 line to Bagno a Ripoli, whose project has already been approved by the council on 19 October and by the city council on 7 November; the planned interchange car park, at the request of the municipality of Bagno a Ripoli itself, can be managed as a specific contract by the municipality. © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I. : 08514160152 hollowed out by patios that disrupt its continuity and light up the interior spaces thus stands out as a hallmark of the project A feature that brings the identity and role of the new production site to the surrounding area with which it establishes an unprecedented system of counterbalances: ventilation and natural light use of materials that evoke the colors of the location almost osmotic exchange between the artificial and natural environments the idea was to transform the entire site into a new and extended garden also with the purpose of improving the quality of the working spaces reinforcing the priority of the client's work: a commitment to increasing responsibility towards the environment and society You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email By 2020-10-09T08:29:00+01:00 ITALY: The Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport has allocated €250m to build a further tram line in Firenze The city already has two modern light rail lines linking the historical core with outlying suburbs but various additions and extensions are either approved or planned The latest route to be approved will link Piazza Liberta in the centre with Rovezzano main line station to the east and the expected ridership is 12 million passengers a year Works are expected to last three years from the start of construction The new line will be facilitated by completion of a number of other extensions to the existing network These include an extension of Line 2 from Piazza dell’Unità Italiana to Piazza San Marco via Piazza Liberta and a line from Piazza Liberta to Bagno a Ripoli in the southeast of the city The national government allocated €200m for these works last December Longer term plans for further routes include partial conversion of a railway alignment to create a 12 km corridor between Porta al Prato and Campi Bisenzio in the west an extension of Line 2 is envisaged from the city’s airport to serve Sesto Fiorentino-Polo Scientifico ITALY: Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to supply 46 trams equipped with batteries to avoid the need for overhead wires in the historic city of Firenze The order announced on July 30 includes the supply of digital signalling ITALY: The city of Firenze has awarded a consortium of CMB Hitachi Rail and ComNet a contract to supply and install the track substations and lighting for the tram Line 4 project The €50m contract covers Section 4.2 of the line ITALY: Approval has been granted for construction of a peoplemover to link Firenze’s Santa Maria Novella terminus with the Belfiore high speed station now under construction to the north of the city centre Site powered by Webvision Cloud The head of Medusa that was about to go up for auction last fall but was later withdrawn from a Pandolfini sale following a report to the Carabinieri of the Nucleo Tutela Patrimonio Culturale who then subjected the work to seizure: there was in fact a suspicion that the work was the one from the Nymphaeum of the Fata Morgana made by Giambologna in Bagno a Ripoli The municipality of the Florentine hinterland is formally the owner of the work: however several decades before the nymphaeum became public property in 1996 was looted without many traces remaining around.It was the Court of Cassation that decided for the return of Medusa’s head to the municipality on the outskirts of Florence in a ruling that upheld the confiscation of the work The head of Medusa can thus be reunited with the Nymphaeum of the Fata Morgana made by the Flemish sculptor in 1572 a Florentine noblewoman who had received the head of Medusa as an inheritance on the grounds that the work had been removed from the Nymphaeum without permission The current owner has no responsibility over the unlawful removal “confiscation must be mandatorily ordered even if the private individual is not responsible for the wrongdoing.” “A wonderful piece of news,” the mayor of Bagno a Ripoli “the Head of Medusa attributed to Giambologna will be able to be returned to its original home from where it disappeared so many years ago which was called to decide on the future of the work that had reappeared last year and was about to go to auction the Medusa can be returned to the community so that everyone can admire it in the place By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Fendi has just unveiled its new factory in the Tuscan town of Bagno a Ripoli the endeavor came to be with Fendi’s in-house specialist architecture department and Milan-based architecture studio Piuarch The strikingly contemporary yet minimalist factory appears in a natural shade of warm tan Aside for the factory’s natural color what also helps it fade into the surrounding nature are integrated organic elements The factory includes a lush planted roof and an interior raised garden The laying of the foundation stone (or rather the first tree) of Fendi Factory dates back to 11 November 2020 the brand inaugurated in Capannuccia di Bagno a Ripoli developed “over an area of eight hectares” and which “occupies an area of 30,000 square metres that once housed the historic Fornace Brunelleschi” The reference to the laying of the “first tree” (a turkey oak planted by CEO Serge Brunschwig) is not accidental proposes itself not only as a manufacturing hub that aims to raise the bar on the craftsmanship of its products It wants to testify to “the maison’s constant commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility” Between 350 and 400 employees are currently working with the prospect of reaching 700 within four years 40% of the brand’s entire leather production Fendi Factory can also claim to be LVMH‘s largest Italian manufacturing investment alongside Brunschwig and Silvia Venturini Fendi Antoine Arnault was there to inaugurate it and he lost no opportunity to reiterate the strategic importance for the French giant of the incredible craftsmanship value of the Italian production of the brands it owns An importance that from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 October will be in the spotlight of the fifth edition of LVMH’s Les Journées Particuliers will also allow visitors to visit the new Fendi Factory “This is why we took the opportunity to invest in the Made in Italy and to enhance the fundamental principles of craftsmanship savoir-faire and the importance of the handmade Competence and innovation are elements that support marketing and our corporate culture we believe that enhancing and transmitting these values is fundamental for the next generations as well as of offering our employees a sustainable working environment” “will meet the strictest standards in terms of environmental sustainability and will be dedicated to creativity The project was created “with the aim of integrating factory and landscape in a perfect mix of spontaneous woods and agricultural scenery of the Tuscan countryside” For example: “An olive grove of 700 trees runs through all the areas of the park encouraging the production of up to 900 litres of oil per year by the factory itself” text Matteo Parigi Bini photo Pietro Savorelli e Associati The road from Florence into the Tuscan hills is one of the must-do routes for those wanting to fully discover this land If you take Viale Europa and head towards Bagno a Ripoli you will see a brand new park that sits perfectly among nature where you will notice slender Corten steel structures splitting into a V shape and some football pitches where kids and young men are intent on chasing a ball commissioned by Rocco Commisso and designed by architect Marco Casamonti who awaits us at the entrance on his golf cart to unveil this incredible place that spans over 31 hectares Viola Park is not only one of the most avant-garde sports complexes in Europe it is also a campus and the new ‘home’ of Fiorentina How did the idea of creating such an ambitious project for the city come about The idea came from the Commisso family’s immediate desire to build the new stadium and a new sports centre as soon as they arrived in Florence After many proposals and discussions with the administration the idea for the stadium was that since it was considered a monument it should be taken care of by those responsible for protecting and enhancing historical assets and not by a sports club which was also conceived as the headquarters and home of Fiorentina the most beautiful terrain and the most fascinating setting in the Bagno a Ripoli plain were chosen excluding the areas in Campi Bisenzio chosen by the previous owners the demand was to come up with one of the most innovative and inclusive sports venues designed to bring athletes together with fans The fact that this is an ambitious and significant project for Florence is highlighted by the dimensional data alone since the entire Campo di Marte area including the stadium the Ridolfi athletics stadium and the Affrico complex cover almost the same area: 32 hectares for Florence 31 with the latest acquisitions in Bagno a Ripoli What has it been like working with him and his staff over the years And how satisfied do you feel when you see him standing on the sidelines to watch the young purples play Working with Fiorentina has been a very beautiful which immediately began with a tour de force in the company of Joe Barone and Joseph Commisso to visit the most avant-garde projects in Italy and Europe with the ambition and hope of creating a Fiorentina model that is repeatable but also scalable it is a totally new model of sports centre where different people and generations meet; a project whose main objective was not to build a simple training facility for the first team but a real campus for learning the values that sport conveys such as respect for nature and the environment One of the most beautiful aspects of the whole project is seeing hundreds of young ‘hopefuls’ train It is really exciting and I think I share that with both the president and Joe Barone the moment you see the satisfied looks on their faces when they are surrounded by purple shirts inside the centre Marco Casamonti by Alexander Dobrovodskyě and there is also an area dedicated to female athletes It is an ‘inclusive’ project that will host not only many activities but also thousands of fans and guests How did you manage to combine so many aspects we were helped by history and the ancient traces of the original Roman centuriation that are still clearly visible in the agrarian fabric an anthropic design from which we have identified two diverging directions that draw a large ‘V’ at the apex of which we have placed an artificial hill that covers the true heart of the sports centre: the events pavilion and the chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine designed by Gianpiero Pugliese All the pavilions dedicated to players and sport can be found close to the pre-existing buildings and lie on the boundaries of the area in such a way that the centre is still green with its terraces filled with restaurants and bars creates a natural division between the private and public elements where the large public that comes to watch matches or attend events like first team training sessions sits in an area that links the city to the Tuscan hills How did you manage to integrate 12 sports fields 2 stadiums and 12 pavilions so harmoniously The theme of the landscape constitutes the horizon towards which the entire project is oriented particularly the search for integration between nature and architecture which is at the centre of what we do and much of our work there was an assiduous and constructive dialogue with the authorities centred on three main aspects: the height of the buildings which always remain below that of the tower in the pre-existing villa thanks to the insertion of a level of each pavilion in the ground so as to create a basement floor that is in any case always illuminated by a grass slope; the transparency of the glass façades with a wooden structure; a lengthy and essential study into colour schemes so that the shades of the buildings belong to the nuances of earth with browns and greens according to a studied colour palette The ‘V’ is one of the recurring elements in the park’s impressive architecture Besides your passion for the Fiorentina team what have been your sources of inspiration from the territorial scale to the shape of the pillars supporting the flying roofs has been talked and written about since Fiorentina is known and marked by everyone for the purple colour of its shirts; however it must be emphasised that it was a design and creative process that was completely natural since we have always designed columns and pillars that split off like tree branches while for the roofs the aim was to transform the surfaces of the roofs into compluvia to collect water to flow into the lake to irrigate the fields Everything is about environmental awareness from the materials used for the structures to the reduced light impact of the sports facilities and the thousand trees planted in the park’s 26 hectares The relationship with the environment (but more generally the attention to environmental sustainability issues) is not a note of merit but an obligation for any quality project such as steel for all vertical structures (with the exception of concrete for foundations and lift shafts) wood for façade structures and all acoustic ceilings It is not a question of individual technologies but rather of a general approach that requires from the lighting portals to the park’s design can a workplace set reverential dialogue with its natural context while catering to its own spatial and programmatic requirements and revitalising its discharged site workshops and a school for haute leather goods "with the intent of fully expressing the luxury brand's exceptional quality and high standards." which becomes an essential fragment of its natural and urban surroundings The Fendi Factory is developed on a single level, its intended horizontality creating a “free form driven by the needs of the production process,” the Milan-based studio says. The spaces' practicality essays the conceptual principle of the site plan, integrating varied functions and programs into fluid pathways that run horizontally through the contemporary design Transparent walls inside become the backbone of the circulatory and connecting spaces visually uniting and enhancing the building’s different uses in tandem with encouraging users and visitors to move around socialise with each other and engage with the building’s spatiality the project was selected as part of a competition by invitation organised in 2017 which was followed by the commissioning of the design up to the executive phase “Piuarch was chosen by Fendi because (our) firm's proposal was the one that best interpreted the Maison's request to create an architecture of great aesthetic and environmental value that would express the excellence of Fendi products," he said The fashion house conveyed a brief to design a 'new Hub of Excellence,' "designed to accommodate and enhance the work of artisans and professionals our first step and priority was to understand the functioning of each production activity studying the flow and routes that would make them efficient while augmenting workflow while moving towards a goal of designing an efficient functional distribution with the complex," Garbellini continues The ensuing design approach, as relayed by Garbellini, is based on the idea of the contextual design finding its 'ideal form' through the best functional arrangement of all its parts Piuarch then considered the magnanimous surrounding context of respecting the landscape which the built intervention calls home “So the idea of organising the workspaces only on one floor at the height of the existing factory was born with the basement housing the parking lots and the cafeteria on the first The flow of the personnel routes and goods flow horizontally drew the plan of the building,” Garbellini clarifies The office architecture drew from its site’s built history and manages to strike an ‘open dialogue’ with its natural surroundings “It was the landscape that suggested the form and language of the project the hilly environment previously emptied by the clay quarry and kiln The result is therefore a workplace marked by efficiency and functionality but always in relation and open dialogue with the surrounding nature: the building apparently hypogeal thanks to the landscaping choice of creating a continuous and intensive green roof becomes an integrated ecological system that reconstructs and recreates the morphology and contours of the land to restore the shape of the original hillside The vast roof garden serves both an environmental function and a social and community-led one becoming a user-friendly space and a landmark venue for employees to socialise,” observes Garbellini With each commission, Piuarch pursues the most exciting challenge in architecture: to improve the city the lives of its inhabitants and the conditions for living together while respecting the diversity of each individual “It is an approach addressing certain fundamental aspects: comfort and constructiveness a new environment that transcends the functional space a place where people and landscapes relate,” explains the design team The green roof that helps transcend the linear building into a hallmark, is given relief in the form of hollowed-out patios, disrupting its own monotonous continuity and channeling natural light into its sparse yet cosy interior design This intentional feature is what injects vitality and identity to the single storey structure counterbalancing with its context and performing roles of enhancing natural ventilation and an influx of daylight Commenting on the material and colour palette Garbellini said—"the use of materials evoke the colours of the location while the transparent external and internal walls between the interior and exterior." The building’s skin employ a natural mix of earth and cement reflecting the nuanced colour shades of the Tuscan hills allowing Fendi's new headquarters to synchronise with its surroundings the building's outer walls use a natural mix of earth and cement in a characteristic shade that reflects the colour nuances of the Tuscan hills which recalls the material of the existing kiln From its green roof to the extensive courtyard designs, its minimal interiors and the industrial park surrounding the Italian architecture rests on the idea to transform the entire site into 'a new and extended garden,' improving the quality of the working spaces “to reinforce the priority of the client's work: a commitment to increasing responsibility towards the environment and society,” says Garbellini In more than half a decade of dedicated writing and research fueled by her education and experience in architecture ideating as well as aligning and editing content for STIR’s design and architecture verticals She also edits and oversees the day-to-day editorial operations for its launch platform Her keen interest in what demands design and creative plurality at large drives her professional pursuits She often tunes into a variety of media centred especially on maligned women true crime and what we get wrong about history From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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The finale saw Venturini Fendi lead the parade of artisans in their Fendi workwear uniform along the factory floor runway before heading up to the rooftop garden where dinner was served under the setting Tuscan sun. 2023Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.comSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Blink and you’ll miss this tank top is in fact, a high-cut bodysuit that reveals a previously hidden part of men’s anatomy.Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.comBut if you looked closely perhaps you noticed the one piece in the collection that was definitely a safety violation—and maybe even an HR one depending on where you work Layered underneath a thickly knit Fendi logo tracksuit was a white tank top cut high to expose the model’s protruding hip bones above the waistband Another model wore a ribbed polo tee tucked into low-slung trousers showing off a highly tantalizing swath of man skin that this writer hadn’t thought about since her college days (I can’t remember why I was obsessed with guys’ hips Gen Z types are bringing back the exposed g-string trend of the aughts, and jockstraps turned up at the last rounds of menswear shows. As gender norms continue to be upended in fashion and beyond, it makes sense that this historically unseen anatomical region would be the new erogenous zone for “working men” (and the people who love looking at them, respectfully).  two art lovers like Sabina Corsini and Neri Torrigiani could not believe their eyes The photo next to the description left no shadow of doubt: it was the Head of Medusa from the Nymphaeum of the Fata Morgana Fountain made by the Flemish sculptor near Florence in the municipality of Bagno a Ripoli owner since 1996 of the architectural complex and what remains of the sculptural one the alert to the Carabinieri of the Nucleo Tutela Patrimonio Artistico (Artistic Heritage Protection Unit) was initiated and the investigation started which first caused the lot to be withdrawn from sale (and from the catalog which thus goes from 107 to 106 pieces).In fact the Carabinieri will have to assess whether it is theoriginal relief that in the composition of the nymphaeum was one of the mouths from which the water gushes came out and to verify above all how it came to Pandolfini after it was stolen in the early 20th century after certification of originality and provenance it will have to be determined whether the artifact can be offered for sale or will have to be returned to the municipal administration of Bagno a Ripoli The statue of the Fata Morgana is also a work by Giambologna, and before becoming public property (in 1996 precisely) the nymphaeum was plundered of its furnishings and ornaments(here is the list of disappeared works) without leaving many traces: in 1990 the statue of the Fata Morgana also appeared at an auction becoming the property of a private individual There is something old-world, and certainly analog about what the word ‘artisan’ evokes. Yet what was especially notable today is how many of the craftspeople use highly specialized technology to augment their handicraft. “Yes, it looks like a lab, or something out of Silicon Valley,” said Fendi. The workers kept at it as the fruits of their artisan intelligence rolled down the runway. Bags apart, the collection we saw was inevitably shaped around their labor, then flavored with the genteel kink that has become an ongoing theme here. Topstitched and hammer-looped workwear was reproduced in leather or heavy drill. Work aprons and tool belts—one fully equipped with a set of traditional leather-working tools—were styled into skirts. N.Hoolywood Test Product Exchange Service Spring 2024 Menswear A night at the gates of Florence is a unique experience For those escaping aggressive overly urbanized metropolises the Tuscan countryside can transform into a cushion that muffles subtle whispers is increasingly becoming a delightful magnet for those who have learned to forget their cell phones and be pampered from all angles with the right ambition to make guests feel well A place where time naturally suspends itself to be redesigned by the customer After several months of closure for renovation defining itself as the ideal destination for romantic getaways in an atmosphere that combines history and modernity purchased in the 1970s by Giulia Franco's grandfather and owned since the 1500s by the Spedale Degli Innocenti encompasses seventeen hectares with two thousand five hundred organic olive trees an olive mill that was active until the 1980s These are complemented by the suites and the spacious infinity pool and the private spa area that includes a Jacuzzi whirlpool where you can request relaxing massages and beauty treatments lacking spaces designed for the games and entertainment for the little ones a restaurant with refined and contemporary cuisine and a stay with us would result boring and limiting for them we have decided to convert the hotel and restaurant into a facility for people twelve years and older." But the main reason I'm here to tell you about Borgo is its restaurant Al 588 led by chef Andrea Perini and pastry chef Francesca Benedettelli with around forty seats spread between the indoor dining room and the beautiful outdoor garden by the pool Andrea has been leading the kitchen for ten years spent a year and a half in Gordon Ramsay's restaurant galaxy; from there he moved to Alicante to work with María José San Román and finally to the Olive Oil Resort Villa Campestri Perini became close to extra virgin olive oil a central element of his cuisine alongside carefully selected local ingredients Since Borgo I Vicelli is a countryside guesthouse most of the ingredients used are self-produced The rest comes from small local businesses such as the meats that Andrea transforms into incredible sheep or wild boar cold cuts and there's also the Calvana from Salumificio Mannori and the Galaverna cheese from Mugello's Palagiaccio farm author's cuisine that doesn't follow trends but adapts with respect to the land that welcomes it Perini is a master in both taste and the aesthetics of dishes humble elements to which he gives new attire and dignity Not to be forgotten is the dessert section at Al 588 led by the talented Francesca Benedettelli boasts an impressive resume: she trained at Alma in Colorno then went to Prato to learn from Paolo Sacchetti and later worked in the kitchens of Rocco de Santis at Santa Elisabetta in Florence during its transition from one to two Michelin stars; finally she worked with Matteo Lorenzini at the starred Osteria di Passignano you can choose dishes à la carte or opt for two tasting menus a 5-course chef's choice menu for 80 euros (120 euros with wine pairing) or the "Notte Toscana" (Tuscan Night) a 5-course pre-set tasting menu for 70 euros per person (110 euros with wine pairing) They also offer an olive oil tasting with 3 samples for 15 euros The wine list is curated by sommelier Andrea Armas a young and well-prepared professional with significant experience at the Terrazza Gallia of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan supervised by the Michelin three-star Da Vittorio and at the Winter Garden Restaurant of the St His continuous research has led to a wine list made of non-obvious labels featuring both well-known wine makers’ names and small producers The start of the dinner at Al 588 couldn't be better Andrea personally pampers me with a battery of tastings and delicious bites I nibble on oregano grissini while the aroma of Grigio Casentino ham and aged goat cheese in grape marc tickles the taste buds A one-shot experience is the nasturtium flower with roasted lemon gel and roasted chamomile an unprecedented explosion of aromas that taste like spring And as I advance to taste the Muflon salami I take the first sip of a Gin & Tonic made with a Gin like most of the liquors and spirits at the Borgo a local distillery/liquor factory/fermentation facility The appetizer doesn't stop there: there's artichoke hearts in basil oil with 48-month aged Parmigiano followed by marinated purple cabbage with extract from the estate's plum tree and Calvana fillet tartare I find a tasting of cold cuts made by Andrea There's wild boar finocchiona (Tuscan fennel seeds salami) Alongside the small cutting board comes a selection of homemade bread and focaccia to dip in their own-produced olive oil and Podere Tiberi's oil The chef's choice for the appetizer is Lingua 3.0 which is Chianina tongue cooked in three ways with fig compote crispy meatball is a delight to be devoured in a single bite; the skewer of freshly seared tongue is playful as well But the true standout is the central nugget A notable appetizer is followed by an uncommon first course: "Riso non Riso," a meticulously cut celeriac risotto that replicates the look of rice only enriched with extra virgin olive oil butter and served with its broth Galaverna fondue from Mugello's Palagiaccio farm The savory portion concludes with the Varena kid goat terrine and thickness rise with this significant main course a reflection of the true and agricultural Tuscany observed through Andrea's technical and contemporary eye pastry chef Francesca Benedettelli has crafted a fresh creation with multiple temperatures and textures skillfully paired in moderation with lavender Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi 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Bagno a Ripoli Part of the amount raised has already been used to make a copy of Giambologna’s statue entrusted to restorer Filippo Tattini.The copy faithful to the original measurements (99 x 45 x 68 cm) was made using a mixture of hydraulic and inert binders and was displayed during the days of Artigianato e Palazzo The intervention involved molding operations through the creation of a mold consisting of two types of silicone that (after applying a release agent/barrier applied to the surface of the sculpture) are able to adapt to the irregularities of the molding by repurposing a high-fidelity mold and allowing for safe removal Inside the silicone mold was poured the impasto the composition of which was designed based on the characteristics of the extremely humid environment in which the work will be placed The Crafts and Palace: Giambologna and the Fata Morgana project also saw the realization of the “MEDUSA FONTE” project through the production of 10 works on paper by Nicola Toffolini inspired by Giambologna’s works stolen over the centuries from the building of the “Fonte della Fata Morgana” now lost “Our hope is to see the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli open the construction site for the architectural recovery of this extraordinary complex as soon as possible and to be able to contribute by 2022 to the restoration of the basin the floor and the restoration of the wall decorations,” say Sabina Corsini president of the Corsini Garden Association promoter and organizer of the Crafts and Palace exhibition will be affected by an important ’anti-moisture’ intervention shared with the Superintendence preparatory to the restoration of the interior that will start by the end of the year Then a new life can really begin for the Casina delle Fate,” says Bagno A Ripoli City Mayor Francesco Casini “What made it possible was the attention and care given to the Nymphaeum by ARTISAN AND PALACE And the invaluable support of those who contributed as part of the fundraising effort As an administration we can only be grateful for the joint effort between private and public institutions that will bring this unique little architectural jewel back to its former glory and return it to the community.” Crafts and the Palace: Giambologna and the Fata Morgana was made possible with the contribution of the Fondazione CR Firenze and supported by Devon&Devon Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte Silvia Diacciati and OMA - Associazione Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte This is the Promoting Committee: Stefano Aluffi Pentini Fendi has started a whole new strategy aimed at defining tomorrow’s fashion based upon the indispensable respect for environment quality and ethics.The Italian luxury brand is committed in pursuing some goals of environmental sustainability and social responsibility As part of its newly started journey it has recently laid the cornerstone of the Fendi Factory in Bagno a Ripoli its own innovation hub dedicated to the creation development and production of its products with the aim to focus on its holistic sustainable strategy.The Roman maison has also unveiled a new section of its official website offering three main sections–environment supply chain and community–through which it reveals details about the sustainable materials it employs the environmental standards of its production sites and stores the transparency and responsibility of its supply chain and its commitment to educating young talents through the Massoli Academy in Rome and the LVMH Institute des Métiers d’Excellence training program.“Today sustainability is no longer only an option for companies but an indispensable assumption to answer an always more pressing and precise request from consumers–and especially the youngest ones,” said Silvia Venturini Fendi creative director accessories and menswear during the "The Age of New Visions" digital round of conferences organized in partnership with Altaroma “After this pandemic time fashion and fashion consumption will rapidly change More than focusing on sustainable fashion we will have to focus on ethical fashion based on environmental defense but also supporting and preserving the whole artisanal ability of the Italian industry,” she continued underlining Fendi’s already taken path it has joined the Better Cotton Initiative it has been committed to sourcing 70% of its cotton as “more sustainable cotton” by 2020 including organic cotton by GOTS and Oeko-Tex standards while its cotton dustcovers are already sourced through BCI.As part of its plastic-free strategy it is committed to reducing its purchase of virgin polyester fibers and progressively replacing them with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified polyester that gives post-consumer plastic bottles new shape and life.Furthermore in line with the LVMH Animal-Based Raw Material Charter and the LVMH Life targets it is also committed to sourcing silk with sustainability in mind aiming at a fully traceable supply chain and pushing to purchase silk only processed in compliance with GOTS standards Photo: Fendi Fendi for s/s '21 Fendi is also extending to cellulose-based fibers used for the lining and packaging of its luxury products selecting certified wood for viscose and paper obtained without harming primary forests and encouraging responsible forestry management Another goal is to working only with suppliers that guarantee clean viscose production processes maximizing the recirculation of chemicals and water.As part of its aims Fendi has also launched the FF Green Interlace Capsule Collection offering its iconic Peekaboo and Baguette models made with certified FF cotton and recycled polyester and created through its most traditional workmanship–the Interlace technique The knots are then folded on the opposite side and the bag is finished with a maxi metal needle Photo: Fendi Fendi has launched the FF Green Interlace Capsule Collection offering its iconic Peekaboo and Baguette models made with certified FF cotton and recycled polyester Fendi’s has also introduced the “hand in hand” project where selected artisans were asked to offer a unique interpretation of its iconic Baguette transforming the traditional handbag construction into an art object This project establishes a strong network of human relationships and is a crucial step in preserving and transmitting the rare craft creativity and savoir-faire of local artisans across Italy.The same eco-friendly approach has guided the creation of Fendi’s Holiday 2020 windows using architectural elements crafted from an eco-friendly and recyclable material a sugarcane-derived foam obtained from processes using recycled and regenerated products in some of its flagships including London New Bond Street New York Madison Avenue and Rome Palazzo Fendi the luxury house has also installed chandeliers created by disassembling 37 chandeliers part of the already existing stock of the Murano historic Mazzuccato glass firm As many artisanal companies across the Italian country it had its business dramatically hit by Coronavirus As part of this same project many of these windows were glamorously decorated with 49,340 sq meters of leather waste coming from Fendi’s production plants Photo: Fendi Fendi’s Holiday 2020 windows using architectural elements crafted from an eco-friendly and recyclable material Since 2017 Fendi has collaborated with some socially helpful projects as social cooperative Lai-Momo and its ethical fashion laboratory Cartiera two organizations operating with the UN’s Ethical Fashion Initiative program Fendi donates its end-of-production textiles leather and technical equipment and Cartiera’s aspiring artisans use it to create new products including the cotton dust-bags covering Fendi’s products Since 2020 it also collaborates with Progetto QUID a fashion brand founded with the purpose of enabling disadvantaged and vulnerable categories of female workers enter the world of work $(document).ready(function() { adition.srq.push(function(api) { api.renderSlot("renderSlot_Rectangle-2"); }); }); READ ALSO: Brands The matches will be played in three stadiums in Tuscany: the Viola Park Stadium in Bagno a Ripoli the Carlo Castellani Stadium in Empoli and the Arena Garibaldi Stadium in Pisa The main teams of the First League (Hexa-League are completing the procedures for the trip to Italy the final competitions between six clubs to award Libya's "Scudetto": Al Nasr Al Ahly Benghazi and Al Hilal (of the east) and Al Madina Asswehly and Al Ahly of Tripoli (of the west) The information website "Al Wasat" reports that each team will be able to bring 55 people including players The matches will be televised on “Libya Sports Channel” and “National Channel” as well as private channels that wish to provide media coverage at their own expense divided into five rounds with a round robin should start on June 27 with the first three matches: Al Nasr of Benghazi against Asswehly of Misurata Al Hilal against Al Ahly Benghazi and Al Madina against Al Ahly Tripoli The second round will see the "Tripolitania derby" with Al Ahly Tripoli against Asswehly's Misrata and Al Hilal's Bengasi against Al Madina's Tripoli The third round will pit Al Ahly Benghazi against Al Madina Al Hilal against Asswehly and Al Nasr against Al Ahly Tripoli Al Ahly Benghazi will take on Asswehly and Al Madina will play against Al Nasr The fifth and final round will see Al Ahly Tripoli and Al Ahly Benghazi The three matches will take place simultaneously every day Whoever gets the most points will win and the top four classified will participate in the African competitions: the winner and second classified will play in the African Champions League while third and fourth place will allow them to take part in the African Confederation Cup Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy BAGNO A RIPOLI, Italy — At present Milan's fashion scene is largely split between established luxury mega-brands rich in heritage and youthful upstart labels like MSGM But is there space for an Italian luxury brand with a contemporary spirit “We absolutely believe that true luxury brands can still have a contemporary voice,” says entrepreneur Toni Scervino who co-founded luxury label Ermanno Scervino in 2000 with fashion designer Ermanno Daelli “We made our debut on the Milan Fashion Week catwalks in 2003 our goal was to present a new type of luxury; something authentic but unconventional.” “The Ermanno Scervino woman is confident in her femininity,” adds Ermanno Scervino as the creative ‎director of the house (formerly Ermanno Daelli) now calls himself ‎‎“She is never the victim of the dress she wears.” Ermanno Scervino is set to generate over €100 million in revenue this year shows continuous increase in revenues over the past three years "The market of the women's collection continues to be the majority of the business," says Toni Scervino the pie is split between the collections at 92 percent for womenswear and 8 percent for men's but we are seeing significant growth within menswear." With more than 250 employees at its Florence-area headquarters the brand has over 500 other points of sale around the world including 42 retail stores and shop-in-shops “It really was [this way] right from the beginning,” says Toni Scervino when asked about when the company’s breakthrough occured “Ermanno Scervino was created at a time when almost everyone [in Italy moved their] production abroad Our intuition was to believe in the true ‘Made in Italy,’ taking over workshops that were struggling in the market at that time we were able to utilise Ermanno’s artistic creativity at a time when many of the best-known luxury houses in the world produce in China and other lower-cost labour markets in Asia the decision to acquire and base production in local Italian factories and to leverage “Made in Italy” credibility as the company’s primary distinguishing feature was at the heart of the brand’s strategy “The real tools of fashion are in Italy,” continues Toni Scervino Milan Fashion Week will always remain at the forefront politics could give more support to the fashion industry a key for the future of the country’s economy,” he adds the company has also paid significant attention to developing its presence in markets in the Near East and Far East “The key markets for us are the Far East (Japan and Korea foremost) and Russia and Europe,” notes Toni Scervino who has opened three Ermanno Scervino stores in Moscow alone Ukraine and Azerbaijan are very important high-growth markets for us the first boutique was opened in Baku in the prestigious Four Seasons where the market continues to support and grow for us." "These markets were not affected by the latest financial crisis in the same way as [the West],” Toni Scervino continues “We observed an increase in sales and a consistent rise in turnover [during the crisis].” In fact it appears that success in the Near East and Far East is what made the brand’s European expansion possible “2008 was a year of major retail investments for us such as the opening of boutiques in Naples and in London where we opened on three floors in Sloane Street.” But in the context of a global luxury market that grew only 2 percent in 2013 what is Toni Scervino’s outlook for the future of the brand “The market is constantly changing,” he admits we believe there will always be an appetite for luxury brands as people will always look to the best quality possible.” Indeed Toni Scervino believes the company can grow much beyond €100 million in annual turnover “We are striving to develop the brand with no limitations We are still to reach certain markets and we have ambitious objectives in terms of the continued growth of turnover,” he says adding that the brand is currently evaluating options for new store locations in Shanghai and Beijing expansion that is being fueled completely organically “We have received many proposals from other companies looking at investing in our business,” says Toni Scervino Ermanno and I continue to own the entirety of the company.” For more information read our Terms & Conditions The industry is scrambling to adjust to the shockwave of new import duties announced by President Donald Trump on ‘liberation day.’ Many of fashion’s biggest manufacturing hubs are facing the highest tariffs Access unparalleled business intelligence and a peer network of top global executives President Donald Trump pointed to South Korea as a country with more unfair tariffs against American products than China while slamming the handing out of subsidies for foreign chipmakers like Samsung Electronics Co The essential daily round-up of fashion news The Arno River has exceeded the first warning level in Florence the current weather alert for hydraulic risk increases in level and becomes "red" for the provinces of Florence The decision was taken by the Unified Operations Room of the Regional Civil Protection following the crisis unit meeting "The weather situation that led us to issue yesterday's alert is confirmed and has now determined the need to raise the level of attention to red - said the President of the Tuscany Region Eugenio Giani e Monia Monni – We recommend the population to be extremely cautious The regional Civil Protection system is fully operational and we are constantly monitoring the evolution of the situation in coordination with all local authorities” The red alert officially came into force at 12:XNUMX today but the population is invited to be extremely cautious and to limit their movements immediately The Arno River is under special surveillance these hours The red alert concerns the major hydraulic network but an orange alert has also been issued for hydraulic risk of the minor network and storms and a yellow alert for strong winds and storm surges The road sections from Florence to San Casciano of the Fi-Si motorway link and the A1 between Scandicci and Impruneta are already closed due to the consequences of the bad weather The ss 67 and via Colognolese are closed between Pontassieve and La Sieci Train service on track 1 of the Campo di Marte station has been interrupted Precautionary evacuations have been activated in several parts of the Region Heavy rainfall continued throughout the night with particular intensity in the Mugello area with a flow rate of around 1000 cubic metres per second at the Uffizi and the Usciana in Calcinaia have also exceeded the first warning level The Sieve River in Dicomano and Rufina and the Pesa in Turbone are above the second warning level The Roffia flood basin and the Scolmatore d'Arno are ready to be opened when the flood wave passes the assembly of the 'panconcelli' has begun The rainfall will continue in the next few hours with further worsening expected in the morning and afternoon with heavy and persistent rain along a line that from the province of Livorno will extend inland the rain will concentrate mainly in the north-west and will affect Lunigiana more rainfall is expected in the form of showers Siena and Arezzo will be marginally affected with the exception of Pratomagno where showers are expected Very strong sirocco on the hilly areas of the coast which affected the reliefs of Bologna and Romagna last night and early morning has passed and the situation of the rivers is currently under control but the alert for the next few hours remains maximum in the face of the arrival of new storms they are expected in the eastern part of the region arriving from Tuscany and up to the Ravenna coast A situation that could last until the evening should move towards the Modena area and beyond Under maximum observation the Lamone which in Marradi as well as the other waterways starting from the Idice and the tributaries of the Reno follows the evolution of the situation from the Regional Operations Centre (COR) in Bologna together with the Undersecretary Manuela Rontini This morning both participated in a briefing with the national department of Civil Protection and subsequently in a coordination with all the prefectures affected by the event "The forecasts for the night - explained de Pascale - have been confirmed there have been exceedances of the threshold two rivers in the Romagna basin in particular the Lamone and the tributaries of the Reno The most worrying situation at the moment is represented by the Lamone on whose basin very intense precipitations are persisting Our attention will be maximum for the rest of the day because the atmospheric event is ongoing and we fear a worsening of the weather conditions the entire Civil Protection machine is activated as well as the network of volunteers and first aid The request to citizens is to pay maximum attention continue to monitor the channels of the municipalities and the region and to comply with the safety regulations" The government "is close to the populations of the provinces of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany particularly affected in these hours by the wave of bad weather The president Meloni yes it is constantly updated on the evolution of the phenomenon which in some areas creates serious concerns" This was declared by the Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies Nello Musumeci “I endorse the call for maximum caution made by the local authorities I do not exclude signing the decree of state of mobilization of the National Civil Protection Service also for the Tuscany Region now being examined by our technicians coordinated by Fabio Ciciliano“ together with the heads of the Civil Protection and Casa Italia departments the presidents of the Regions involved and the general secretaries of the respective District Authorities for a discussion on the possible priority initiatives to adopt with structural prevention works Only with institutional collaboration will we be able to reduce the risk exposure of our territories” “My thoughts go out to the populations affected by the bad weather that is hitting various areas of Italy causing serious damage and difficulties for citizens,” wrote Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on X “Heartfelt thanks to all the police forces and rescuers who are providing assistance to the affected communities The government is at the side of the populations in difficulty and will guarantee all necessary support,” she added According to a report from Foot Mercato Glasgow Rangers are set to sign AC Milan’s French centre-back Clinton Nsiala (20) came through the ranks at FC Nantes in Brittany before making the move to Italy on a free transfer back in the summer of 2021 The centre-back has featured regularly for the Serie A side’s B-team but is yet to make a first-team appearance He is now reaching the end of his contract and therefore has a decision to make Foot Mercato understands that Nsiala has made the decision to leave AC Milan It is Rangers who will snap up the promising young centre-back The Scottish Premier League club have beaten considerable European competition to secure his signature Stuttgart and Hamburg were both keen on Nsiala their interest came too late and the Frenchman will now move to Scotland GFFN | Luke Entwistle Cookie policy TOSCANA TODAY web magazine – Informazione e cultura Ribbon cutting and entry into service for a new section of the Florentine tramway: six stops and almost two and a half kilometers (a little less than double the outward and return journey) that extend the T2 line from Peretola to Piazza Unità d'Italia with a variant that extends around the Fortezza da Basso towards the heart of the historic center towards Viale Lavagnini San Marco and La Marmora and then returns towards Viale Matteotti The works began in 2022 and the project was financed with 67 million of which 7 million and 200 thousand euros come from the Pnrr a tram will pass every four and a half minutes during rush hour eight hundred throughout the day from Peretola and for two weeks the stretch from “Lavagnini-Fortezza” to “San Marco Università” will be free for everyone but a work that will connect the entire metropolitan area – comments the president of Tuscany we have now found the resources and the work for Bagno a Ripoli has already started which will be followed by the line for Campi “It therefore becomes – he adds – a tram network of great potential which in the future could reach Prato: above all it is a winning transport model fast as a subway because unlike Rome or Milan it does not coexist with the lanes of bicycles you do not have to waste time getting off or on from underground A model consecrated by the success of almost 40 million tickets sold last year” entered into operation in 2019 together with the T1 Villa Costanza–Careggi line it was co-financed by the Tuscany Region through the European funds of the Por-Fesr with a total contribution – including the EU and State share – of over 50 million euros the tramway will extend from Peretola airport to Sesto Fiorentino and from Piazza della Libertà to Bagno a Ripoli and Rovezzano The inauguration was also attended by the transport councilor of Tuscany (Photo: Press Office of the Tuscany Region) This is an example of a Vimeo video embedded via WPZOOM Video Widget Aggiornamento Numerazioni Maglie Primavera 1 2024/2025 Copyright © 2024 Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A | P Il procuratore Nicola Gratteri a Bagno a Ripoli The crucial challenge of the reform of the judiciary the fight against organized crime and the major pressing current issues All this will be covered in the public meeting with the Public Prosecutor of the Court of Naples Nicola Gratteri scheduled for Sunday 2 February at 18.00:13 at the Casa del Popolo in Grassina (piazza Umberto I The magistrate will talk with the editor-in-chief of TGR Rai della Toscana Cristina Di Domenico organized and promoted by the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli will be opened by Mayor Francesco Pignotti The meeting will also be an opportunity to talk about the recent book signed by the Attorney and Antonio Nicaso “One Thing – How the Mafias Have Integrated Themselves into Power” (Mondadori A lucid and documented analysis of how the increasingly close link between mafia politics and entrepreneurship is compromising citizens' trust in institutions and the growth of corrupt countries Gratteri will meet the students of Isis Gobetti-Volta is reserved exclusively for the school community born in Gerace in the province of Reggio Calabria in 1958 he is one of the main actors in the battle against the 'ndrangheta in recent decades investigations into the Duisburg massacre and international drug trafficking routes AccediGiovani morti per niente Bagno a Ripoli (Firenze), 3 gennaio 2021 - Lutto nella frazione di Osteria Nuova, nel comune di Bagno a Ripoli, dove ieri è arrivata la notizia della morte di Leonardo Della Nave. Aveva 46 anni e un malore fatale lo ha colpito ieri mattina, 2 gennaio, mentre era in sella alla sua moto su un sentiero in un bosco.  Laureato in ingegneria, Leonardo era conosciutissimo nella frazione e nei paesi vicini. Gestiva da alcuni anni l’attività aperta dal nonno e portata avanti dal padre Umberto in via Roma, dopo che questi era andato in pensione: vendita di sementi e attrezzatura per l’agricoltura.  Leonardo lascia i genitori, il babbo Umberto e la mamma Dina Del Lungo. Una famiglia impegnata, nel corso degli anni, nel volontariato alla Casa del popolo della frazione. Per questo è stata listata a lutto la bandiera che sventola all’ingresso del locale. “Ho appreso con immenso dolore la scomparsa di Leonardo, che conoscevo fin dall’infanzia - ha detto il sindaco Francesco Casini al sito di notizie locali "quiantella.it" - Leonardo e la sua famiglia sono molto noti a Bagno a Ripoli e in particolare a Osteria Nuova, dove da anni gestiscono l’Agraria dell’Osteria negozio di civaie. Tutto il paese di Osteria, il sottoscritto e i tanti amici di Leonardo si stringono forte alla famiglia”. Robin Srl Società soggetta a direzione e coordinamento di Monrif Gli alberi da quando hanno saputo che non accettiamo pubblicità da ENI ed ENEL vorrebbero donarci qualcosa I fiori e le api da quando hanno saputo che non accettiamo pubblicità da Bayer vorrebbero donarci qualcosa Il mare da quando ha saputo che non accettiamo pubblicità da Shell e EXXon vorrebbe donarci qualcosa Sostieni Il Cambiamento Lunedì 24 marzo si è tenuta l’assemblea di Mondeggi il confronto tra tutti coloro che hanno accettato la sfida per decidere come procedere una comunità di progetto sta cercando di trasformare una “proprietà pubblica”  in  “bene comune” ripartendo dall’agricoltura e da una villa trecentesca che il pubblico non può più mantenere e che nessuno comprerebbe perché le cifre sarebbero elevatissime Allora gli enti locali stanno affidando strutture e terreni a chi è disponibile a coltivarli per fermare la decadenza di Mondeggi e per recuperarla garantendo l’assetto idrogeologico al terreno in modo da donare nuovo valore anche economico alla struttura e da restituire alla comunità ripolese una parte importante della sua cultura e della sua memoria A Villa Mondeggi aveva sede un’azienda agricola provinciale che è fallita chiusa con un buco da quasi un milione di euro Ora l’intenzione è quella di passare dalla viticoltura ai seminativi per sviluppare l'allevamento di animali da cortile per utilizzare le risorse per produrre giochi tradizionali per meglio collegarsi ad altre realtà locali quali la Siaf che gestisce la mensa delle scuole e degli ospedali in regime di filiera corta Alla base del progetto c'è l'agricoltura tradizionale Il documento su cui si basa la gestione è stato discusso collettivamente in assemblee pubbliche e in rete e approvato a gennaio E ora c’è sempre più bisogno anche di un riconoscimento formale giuridico e definitivo di queste nuove pratiche di gestione collettiva che iniziano a delinearsi come la risposta a molte esigenze una variegata rete di soggetti (agricoltori giovani laureati) e associazioni si è  federata a Firenze nel movimento Terra Bene Comune con lo scopo di difendere il diritto all’accesso alla terra e di contrastare la vendita dei beni demaniali proponendo in alternativa l’affidamento in comodato di aziende agricole e terreni  pubblici a giovani e soggetti della nuova “agricoltura contadina”.E la Fattoria di Mondeggi è diventata ben presto il simbolo di questa lotta con il costituirsi in forma assembleare del Comitato verso Mondeggi Bene comune molto radicato anche nel territorio locale.L’Azienda agricola di Mondeggi-Lappeggi situata nei rilievi collinari a sud est di Firenze nel comune di Bagno a Ripoli è un bene di proprietà della Provincia di Firenze dall’inizio degli anni 60 del secolo scorso appartenuta a nobili fiorentini come i Bardi i Della Gerardesca è stata per un breve periodo anche di proprietà di un ente collettivo come lo Spedale di Santa Maria Novella L’azienda è complessivamente di circa 200 ettari ed è composta approssimativamente da 12.000 olivi da 22 ettari di vigne in parte da reimpiantare da 6 case coloniche e da una villa-fattoria con annesso parco storico di impianto ottocentesco.Dopo l’acquisto da parte della Provincia era stato smantellato l’antico assetto poderale che vedeva nella villa la fattoria centro aziendale con funzione di coordinamento dei poderi La riorganizzazione generale era stata fatta secondo i dettami dall’allora fiorente agroindustria e sta di fatto che la conduzione ha finito per produrre un indebitamento imponente e il degrado progressivo di un patrimonio paesaggistico di enorme valore Poi la società è stata messa in liquidazione Il comitato per Mondeggi Bene Comune ha da subito contattato la Provincia nell’intento di ottenere l’affidamento dell’intera azienda; è stata coinvolta la popolazione locale le modalità di costruzione partecipata della decisione sono strutturate in forme inclusive che coinvolgono tanto i futuri abitanti di Mondeggi – la Fattoria un gruppo di quasi 40 persone che intende vivere e a lavorare nei poderi traendone sostentamento – quanto gli attivisti che partecipano al progetto e la comunità locale – organizzati nell’assemblea territoriale ma si fonda sull’idea che la reintroduzione dell’agricoltura contadina sia un vantaggio per tutta la società grazie ai servizi ecosistemici che produce alla salvaguardia dell’ambiente e del paesaggio insiti nelle forme della suo farsi alla capacità di creare ricchezza localizzata con un mercati locali che ruotano attorno alla filiera corta e alla vendita diretta L’agricoltura contadina è naturalmente multifunzionale con possibilità di sviluppare attività didattiche artigianali e ludiche.Una delle primissime azioni dimostrative fatte dal comitato è stata la “festa per la raccolta delle olive di Mondeggi” con quasi 150 persone che hanno lavorato una giornata intera trovando il tempo anche per seguire lezioni di potatura Il 50% dell’olio prodotto è andato a chi ha fatto la raccolta e il restante è stato redistribuito alla popolazione di Bagno a Ripoli Nella tenuta si sono svolte affollate passeggiate progettanti hanno espresso desideri e condiviso informazioni storiche Un’altra iniziativa è stata quella del riconoscimento e della raccolta delle erbe spontanee nelle terre di Mondeggi che ha visto la partecipazione di più di cento persone provenienti luogo massicciamente  dal comune di Bagno a Ripoli.Ora si è aperta una fase delicata che vede tutto un paese coinvolto sulle sorti della fattoria perché sia evitata la vendita e venga data in gestione alla comunità.Il Cambiamento sostiene Mondeggi e la comunità che gli si è stretta intorno Stefano 63 anni zona tra Mantova e Verona cerca persona per dividere spese in appartamento indipendente Scambio la mia casa in Sardegna in un appartamento a Sassari dotato di ogni confort e posto in posizione strategica per.. sto cercando per me e mia madre appartamento o porzione di casa in affitto Iscriviti subito alla Newsletter per rimanere sempre aggiornato: Il Cambiamento è un progetto dell’associazione no profit PAEA ©2010-2025 Il Cambiamento - Powered by Nimaia