Torino
14/11_14:00
PdR_ Piazza della Republica
Piazza Statuto _PS
PC_ Piazza Castello
Piazza Carlo Felice _PCF
KTH ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
URBANISM STUDIES 2017-2018
ADVANCED URBANISM STUDIO II
- URBAN SPACES OF THE CITY AUTUMN 2017
ITALY STUDY TRIP WITH ALEXIS PONTVIK
TORINO
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turin
https://wikitravel.org/en/Turin
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/ligur ia-
piedmont-and-valle-daosta/turin
PVV_ Piazza Vittorio Veneto
INTRO TO TORINO
Founded by the Romans in 28 b.c., Turin became the
capital of Savoy Kingdom in 1563 and was (briefly)
the first capital of unified Italy from 1961 to 1865
Population around 1.79 million
Area + density 130.17 km2 and 6,800 people per km2
Location In Northern Italy on the bank of the
Po River and adjacent to the Alps
The city is known for its numerous art galleries,
restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses,
piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries,
museums and other venues
Often compared to French cities as Paris due
to the French influence of both the Savoy family
and Napoleon, reflected in the citys architecture
and wide boulevards
Lost much of its political significance following
World War II
Retains its importance as a hub of technology
in industry, including FIAT(which stands for
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, meaning
Italian Automobile Factory Turin) among others
In 2006, Turin hosted the Winter Olympics
PCF >> PdR PS >> PVV
Piazza Carlo Felice to Piazza Statuto
Piazza della Republica to Piazza Vittorio Veneto
WHOLE GROUP
We will approach Torino as spatial sequences
along two routes. When drawing, remember to
think almost filmic or cartoon-strip like about the
sequence of drawings.
In the afternoon, we will walk through two
sequences of spaces that intersect at the Piazza
Castello: PLG >> PdR and PS >> PVV.
1 Warming up!
The following exercises are just to get you
started with some quick, fun drawing. Pick and
mix some exercises that you like to do. We will
draw for about 15 minutes before starting to walk
the route.
1.1 Draw without lifting the pen
Make a quick line drawing of an urban scene,
but make sure your pen is constantly touching
the paper. Keep the pen moving, so do not
overthink it.
1.2 Stamp-size drawing
Draw a series of squares on your paper, roughly
5 by 5 centimeters. Within them, draw some
quick scenes. Space is limited, so be concise.
1.3 Just draw the light
Make a high contrast drawing in which you
do not use outlines, just draw lightness and
darkness (depict various materials just by
reflection of the light). Experiment with different
hatches. Tip: squint your eyes and look through
your eyelashes to see a higher contrast.
1.4 three times an object
Choose an urban object or a person around
you. Make a quick drawing of this object/person
3 times, preferably in different forms, poses/ or
perspectives.
1.5 10 lines Sketch an urban scene with only
10 straight lines.
2 Memory Map
After you have walked the entirety of each
sequence, draw what you remember. Without
looking at the spaces, re-walk the route in your
 15/11_10:00
PCF >> PC PS >> PC
Piazza Carlo Felice Piazza Statuto
to Piazza Castello to Piazza Castello
FOUR GROUPS
Divide into four groups of four or five.
Based on the sequences of space we experienced
yesterday, each group will explore different areas.
Each group is asked to cover the following tasks for
their assigned area. Every person in each group
should do an overview sketch. The connection
and bodily experience + atmosphere tasks can be
divided among group members.
3 Overview
Depict the complexity of physical form of public
space by series of drawings. You can either try
to represent the totality of sequence of public
spaces, or focus on specific square/street,
Create three drawings: capture the space
through, for example, perspective, plan, section,
axonometry or a diagram (what suits you best).
In addition, choose one space, such as a street
or a square that you think represents Torino,
based on what you have seen so far. Please
also write a brief paragraph why you think this
space is a symbol of the city. If there is any
element that somehow defines or determines
the space space, such as a column, gate etc in
your public space, be sure to detail that as well.
PdR >> PC PVV >> PC
Piazza della Republica Piazza Vittorio Veneto
to Piazza Castello to Piazza Castello
4 Connections
Map out the connections between spaces,
focusing on the connections in and out of
the sequences visited yesterday. Try to cover
representing both:
Physical connections such as routes for cars,
pedestrians, cyclists, etc. What means are there
to enter and exit a space? What is the porosity of
the faade in a given space and how are people
accessing the spaces inside?
Visual connections. Are there framed views?
Strikingly beautiful or ugly sightlines from one
space to another? Visual coincidences?
5 Bodily experience + atmosphere
Spaces are experienced through multiple
means of perception. Through drawing, try to
capture the way you experience:
Smell: What smells are generated? Try mapping
out their sources or representing your olfactory
experience.
15/11_16:00
PC
Piazza Castello
WHOLE GROUP
360 Group Drawing
Taste: Lick the ground how do different We will draw, as a group, a 360 degree drawing
pavement types taste? Just kidding! Look at in Piazza Castello. Looking from the castle
what gustatory options are available in a space. outwards, each one will draw a +-20 wedge
Do they connect or complement one another? of the piazza and its built edge. Speak to your
Are they repetitive? How might someone fellow students to ensure that the entire circle is
seeking out different taste experiences navigate drawn without too many overlaps. e.g. Ill draw
a space? What visual details relate to taste? from the red door to the flower box. Ok, Ill draw
from the flower box to the window with the cat
Sound: Many parts of this city were built when behind. etc.
modes of transportation were vastly different. How
does that impact the auditory experience of different
spaces in Turin? Try to represent differences in how
materials impact the sounds produced in a space.
The intimacy of a space or its level of
enclosure: Shape and size are essential
elements in how we feel and remember a space.
As you experience different spaces, use drawing
to represent how these elements impact how
your body feels. Are you comfortable? Cold?
Lonely? Claustrophobic?
At the end of the day at 16.00, we are all meeting
at Piazza Castello.
Torino see, do, eat, etc 3. Baratti e Milano 5. Floris House
Founded in 1858. Used to be a confectionery and Aperitivo runs from 17.30-21.00, with drinks
spirits shop. Famous for its multicolored sweets costing 7-10
Slow Food Movements
and delicious gianduiotti. Frequented by Pietro
Mascagni, Massimo dAzeglio, and Gozzano 6. Lobelix
The aim is to promote local foods and traditional
Has funky dance club. Famous for inventing
gastronomy and food production. Conversely
4.Caff Mulassano cocktails. Cocktails with huge plates of food
this means an opposition to fast food, industrial
Founded in the 1850s and built in style of Art between 18.30-22.0 are 7
food production and globalisation. It was
Nouveau. Famous for its special liqueurs and
founded by Carlo Petrini in Turin in 1986 and has
inventing tramezzini. Frequented by members of 7. Pastis
since spread worldwide.
the Savoy family and artists. Used three times Decorated in a colorful 1950s retro style.
as a film set between 1940 and 1971 Has an exhibition promoting young artists every
Eataly
Wednesday at 22.00. Aperitivo buffet runs from
Address: Via Nizza, 230/14, Torino
5. Caff San Carlo 17.30-20.00 is 3-4
Info: opening hours: 10am-10.30pm
Founded in 1822
8. Arancia di Mezzanotte
Open Market of Porta Palazzo
6. Ristorante del Cambio Combination of restaurant, cocktail bar and
Founded in 1711. Current look since 1846 gourmet food shop. The most extravagant
Largest open air food market in Europe and the
aperitivo feast, charges 8 per drink.
biggest city market of Italy
Aperitivo Bars Famous for bagna cauda and vitello tonnato
Has about 685 exhibitors

Turin is Italys capital of the aperitivo since 1786, 9. Caffe Roberto

Address: Piazza della Repubblica, Torino
world famous brands like Martini Rosso, Cinzano Located at the unofficial nightlife capital of
Info: opening hours: From monday to friday
and Gancia. Apertivo runs roughly from 6-9pm, Turin with DJ blasting sounds. Huge buffet
8.30am-1.30pm, saturday 8.30am-6.30pm
drinks are priced at 5-10, including the buffet. accompanying aperitivi from 18.00-21.30, for 7
Tips: If you go into these cafes during aperitivo per drink. Guests can stuff themselves with meals
Historical Cafs
hour then youll pay the price of the buffet whether
you eat it or not. And always check the difference 10. Numero Otto Caffe
Turins cafs were not only the meeting-places Italian pop and rap on the sound system.
in price at the bar compared to seated at a table.
of reactionaries and insurgents when Turin Famous for fruity non- alcoholic cocktails,
became the center of the struggle against Martini and Americano. Aperitivo served from
1.Caffe San Carlo
the Austrians in 19 century, but also of the 20.30-21.00, drinks from 3.50-5
Opened in 1822. Aperitivo runs from 18.00-
aristocracy, artists and bella gente of Torino
20.30, with wine and cocktails costing 8
and abroad. Until now, many of Turins historic Popular Torino Instagram Accounts
cafs have remained favorite among politicians,
intellectuals and artists.
2.Caffe Torino
Opened in 1903. Decorated in Art Nouveau style @turismotorino Officially tourism bureau
Famous for aperitif, Martini, and Negroni account of Torino
1. Caff Fiorio @cittaditorino Official municipal Instagram
cocktails. A drink with snacks between 18.00-
Founded in 1780 and redecorated in 1845 account
21.00 is priced between 5-7
Maintained its original lay-out. Famous for its @torinotop Professional photos of Torino
spectacular gelato cups and own blends of @torino.meme.official Memes about Turinese
coffee. The most influential meeting place for
3.Caffe Mulassano
Aperitif is made in its own distillery culture
thinkers
Accompanied by tramezzini sandwiches and @n.art.torino Street artist in Torino
toasts. 5 to drink at the bar, 7 sitting down @torino_snaps Photos by an American expat
2.Al Bicerin
in Torino
Founded in 1763. Famous coffee-chocolate
4. Caffe Platti @lestradeditorino The streets of Turin, a
house where bicerin was created Alexandre
Aperitivo runs from 18.00-21.00.A glass of wine costs 5. Torino city blog
Dumas, Puccini and Nietzsche were regulars
Drinking at the bar is more fun and cheaper than taking a @building_torino A building and design firm
table. Famous for biccerin,Turins traditional coffee from Torino