EXPLORING THE LANDSCAPE THROUGH DRAWINGS, WITH HISTORIC ROUTES AND CONTEMPORARY DIRECTIONS

This article represents a piece of a broader research into the architectural heritage of the Abruzzo area, that has used surveys, graphic analyses, historic and synchronous readings over the years to seek to learn about the architectural and cultural traditions of the many hamlets scattered throughout the region. Now more than ever, these places—struck by violent earthquakes and natural disasters—need support and recovery, and in-depth knowledge that extends beyond the emergency phases to support their reconstruction and recovery of traditional activities that form a part of their very identity. Our research is based on documentation, which is essential for transmitting knowledge. It analyses the unique characteristics of the places through drawings, with their historic trails and road networks on which their material and immaterial heritage has developed throughout the Abruzzo region. We explore them in order to establish contemporary directions for development.