Ana Cazan Y4
The Aqua Forum seeks to rekindle Rome’s historic bond with its water heritage by reinterpreting the city’s urban fabric through the lens of its lifeblood, the Tiber River. Water in Rome has always been more than a resource; it is a cultural symbol that links past and present, nature and civilisation. Drawing on Donna Haraway’s concept of Nature Culture, the project invites water and the Tiber River back into the city, crafting a hybrid ecosystem where Rome’s water systems and urban life coexist symbiotically.
At the heart of the proposal is the creation of a Tiber River Water Council and Bathhouse, a civic complex situated along the river’s edge. The Council functions as an environmental governance hub and public gathering space, facilitating dialogue, education, and strategic action around water management and river regeneration.
