The 10th edition of Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) convenes at the Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino), Italy, marking a milestone in the conference’s journey. Building on previous editions, including the one held between Aswan and Luxor, CITAA continues to explore how architecture and the arts express cultural values, collective memory, and urban identity across diverse contexts.

Turin, with its layered urban history, architectural heritage, and spirit of innovation, serves as a living laboratory where historical fabrics intersect with contemporary design, industrial heritage, and urban regeneration. The Polytechnic University of Turin provides an intellectually stimulating environment that strengthens the conference’s academic depth and interdisciplinary focus.

CITAA 10 examines how architecture and the arts shape and sustain urban identities while reflecting on how cities respond to social, cultural, environmental, and technological change. The conference offers a platform to consider the transformative role of architecture and the arts in creating vibrant, resilient, and meaningful urban environments.

Scope of the Conference

CITAA 10 invites scholars, practitioners, researchers, designers, and artists to explore the relationships between architecture, the arts, and urban identity. Topics include historical urban development, heritage conservation, contemporary design, public art, adaptive reuse, urban regeneration, and sustainable growth.

Through interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative exchange, the conference generates insights that bridge theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of design education, research institutions, and creative industries in shaping inclusive, resilient, and culturally vibrant cities. Participants are encouraged to consider both local and global perspectives, highlighting how urban identities evolve across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

Statement of Purpose

CITAA 10 provides an inclusive platform for idea exchange, debate, and collaboration. Bringing together perspectives from architecture, urban studies, and the arts, the conference seeks innovative approaches to urban identity, cultural continuity, and transformation.

Hosting the 10th edition at the Polytechnic University of Turin offers a rich academic and urban context to reflect on the role of architecture and the arts in contemporary cities. CITAA aims to inspire sustainable, culturally grounded urban development that respects heritage, embraces innovation, and fosters resilient, meaningful cities that honor the past while shaping the future.