在丰富多彩的意大利文化中，美食占据着崇高的地位，是社交互动、传统和身份认同的基石。意大利美食中心作为重要的纽带，尊重这种内在联系，提供了一个圣殿，让烹饪遗产与当代对话交汇。它体现了庆祝意大利美食传统、促进全球食品议题创新和对话的使命。

作为品味、教育和社区的交汇点，它不仅保护烹饪传统，还将其推向未来，肯定意大利在国内外舞台上对美食卓越的承诺。设想中的意大利美食中心正准备成为一个繁华的城市飞地，致力于多方位探索食品文化和学术探讨。

旨在其成为佛罗伦萨内的开创性核心，它计划提供一体化的体验空间，包括促进当地美食享受和推广的场所，以及促进全球烹饪问题讨论的教育场所。

在建筑设计上，该设计设想融合标志性特征，包括宽敞的礼堂，用于举办各种聚会和座谈会。

该概念的核心是将周围的广场改造成一个充满活力的全天候城市绿洲，将功能性与文化活力无缝融合，以促进公众之间知识和传统的不断交流。

评委

Casey Renner / Justin Linton Campolucci / Kristoffer Tjerrild Lund / Simon McKenzie / Ziang Ao

In the rich tapestry of Italian culture, food holds a revered position, serving as a cornerstone of social interaction, tradition, and identity. The Gastronomy Centre of Italy emerges as a vital conduit, honoring this intrinsic connection by offering a sanctuary where culinary heritage converges with contemporary discourse. It embodies the imperative to celebrate Italy's gastronomic legacy while fostering innovation and dialogue on global food issues. 

As a nexus of taste, education, and community, it not only preserves culinary traditions but also propels them into the future, affirming Italy's enduring commitment to gastronomic excellence on national and international levels. The envisioned Gastronomy Centre of Italy is poised to evolve into a bustling urban enclave dedicated to the multifaceted exploration of food culture and scholarly inquiry. 

Positioned as a pioneering nucleus within Florence, it is slated to offer a cohesive blend of experiential spaces, including venues for indulging and promoting local gastronomic delights alongside educational arenas fostering discourse on global culinary matters. 

Architecturally, the design envisages the integration of iconic features, such as an expansive auditorium strategically conceived to host a spectrum of gatherings and symposiums. 

Central to the concept is transforming the surrounding square into a vibrant, round-the-clock urban oasis, seamlessly merging functionality with cultural vibrancy to facilitate the continuous exchange of knowledge and heritage amongst its diverse patrons.

Jury

Casey Renner / Justin Linton Campolucci / Kristoffer Tjerrild Lund / Simon McKenzie / Ziang Ao