A Reconstructed Architecture as a Meeting Place and Panoramic Viewpoint

The research focuses on the San Pietro restaurant in Genoa, a significant example of rationalist architecture designed by Mario Labò between 1935 and 1938. The building, characterized by large windows and reinforced concrete terraces, integrated internal and external spaces in a unique relationship with the coastal landscape. Although partially demolished in the 1960s because of the needs of new infrastructure, the restaurant maintains a symbolic and historical value. Through digital technologies, such as 3D modelling and mixed reality, a refunctionalization is proposed that restores memory and meaning to this building and its urban context. The use of digital tools allows the creation of immersive hybrid panoramas that combine historical sources, reliefs and iconographic materials. This interdisciplinary methodology not only reconstructs the original qualities of the building, but also highlights the transformations that have occurred over time, allowing the dialogue between past, present and future to be explored. The Foce area, currently still evolving, is analysed to narrate its history, interpret its present and imagine its future. The project is configured as a replicable model, demonstrating how the integration between innovative technologies and historical narratives can enhance cultural heritage and stimulate reflection on the role of architecture in contemporary cities. The virtual reconstruction thus becomes a digital “window”, capable of raising awareness among a wide audience, encouraging new ways of enjoying and understanding the architectural heritage.