Traditional stone architecture represents a heritage to be preserved with care and expertise. Historic villages tell the story of construction techniques consolidated over time, the result of artisanal knowledge handed down for generations. Fondazione Canova operates to conserve and valorise these buildings, promoting recovery through research and training.

Our mission is clear: to preserve and valorise the historic architectural heritage, combining a practical approach with academic research. To do this, we collaborate with universities, architects, and institutions, creating a network of cultural and professional exchange that crosses borders and transforms into a meeting between distant cultures and knowledge.

The heart of the Foundation is fieldwork experience. Here, learning means touching the stone, understanding the secrets of working it, and discovering how historic buildings can be recovered while respecting their identity. We prioritise physical involvement over a theoretical approach drawing from the vast knowledge of ancient techniques and the use of sustainable materials.