Welcome to the Volterra International Residential College! This facility in Volterra has been organized by the Volterra-Detroit Foundation, in educational collaboration with the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture, pursuant to the 25 years of the school’s summer program in Volterra. It has been built with you in mind, as a place to live, a place to study, and...
The Roman Theater in Volterra was built at the end of Ist century BC, during the Augustan period, consulship of Aulus Caecina Severus. It was built within the perimeter of the Etruscan/Roman defensive walls, against steep slope. Theater capacity is estimated on 2,800-3,500. The diameter of the cavea is 63m (210 ft.) The theater was modified II/III AD: the quadriporticus...
Volterra-Detroit Foundation International Studies Scholarships The Volterra-Detroit Foundation recognizes the unique value of the international study experience in architectural education. International programs are life altering to the students and help fulfill the mission of the school of educating “socially responsible world citizens”. School of Architecture UDM is therefore pleased to offer the following scholarships for the students participating in the UDM...
The Volterra – Detroit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation, which has been created by the Alumni and Faculty of the School of Architecture University of Detroit Mercy to fund the renovation and adaptation of the building of the former Art School in Volterra (Italy) for the Volterra International Residential College. The Volterra-Detroit Foundation, supported by the UDM SOA...
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and support of all of you whose contributions helped to create the Volterra International Residential College. We now proudly display your names at the Donor Wall in the Exhibition Room of the facility. Alabaster level Paul Britten Traverse City, MI Warren Loranger Sarasota, FL Cherry Peirce Port Clinton, OH Michael J. Marz Akron, OH Antonio...
Volterra-Detroit Foundation Italy and Volterra International Residential College address: Piazza Marcello Inghirami 15 Volterra (PI) 56048 ITALY Volterra-Detroit Foundation US address: Volterra-Detroit Foundation 2708 Ferncliff Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073 USA Contact list: In the US: Wladyslaw Fuchs President Volterra-Detroit Foundation cell: (001)248.990.3384 email: wladek.fuchs(at)volterra-detroit.org In Volterra: Giulia Munday Program Director Volterra International Residential College cell: (011.39)348.269.0954 email: giulia.munday(at)olterra-detroit.org
The actual renovation work of the Volterra International Residential College took only 30 weeks to complete. Just to make it clear, it took almost three years to get to that point. The primary obstacle was the archives in the building. Ultimately, they have been moved to a new, beautiful location outside of the city walls. From that point everything started...
Bruno Leon (1924-2013) “The school’s basic concept of an architect is that of an individual with interests that encompass the entire range of significant activities related to the human condition.” Bruno Leon, June, 1964 Dean of the School of Architecture University of Detroit 1964-1992 Founder of the UofD/UDM School of Architecture summer study program in Volterra, Italy Biography: “Architecture is...
Volterra-Detroit Foundation Public documents The Volterra-Detroit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization, and therefore required to make all financial documents publicly available. 1. Volterra-Detroit Foundation Registration Document (2010) 2. Volterra-Detroit Foundation Bylaws (2010) 3. Volterra-Detroit Foundation Non-profit status decision (2010) Financial Documents 2019 Financial Report 2019 Tax Return 2019 Financial Documents 2018 Financial Report 2018 Tax Return 2018 Financial Documents 2017 Financial...