Architecture, Criticism and Fatality: a journey south from Cesena through Pesaro and Urbino, and north to Modena and Parma

The following arguments delve into the connections between architectural theory and design in relation to the concept of travel. In particular, in relation to the concept of travel understood not merely as a concrete experience of places from which to draw ideas and forms for a new project, but also as a dimension of the human soul, permanent, meta‑historical, and therefore equally important for infusing authentic meaning into design invention. Before discussing the relationship between theory, design, and travel, however, I would like to present an itinerary of places, cities, and architecture from a real journey. It goes without saying that this itinerary should be considered a concrete and conceptual pretext for advancing some reflections on the connections between design and travel.