From September 9th to 11th, 2025, an international study visit took place in Italy as part of the REBUILD – Capacity Building Program for Sustainable Reconstruction. The event brought together partners from Italy, Austria, Poland, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, representing vocational training institutions, universities, construction professionals, and organizations involved in post-crisis recovery.
The college “Spectri” team was presented by Mate Takidze – Director of the college, Baia Zhuzhunadze – Project manager and Giorgi Noselidze – Expert/Teacher.
Over the course of three days, participants explored key sites involved in sustainable reconstruction and heritage preservation:
– Bologna – Visits to the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of St. Peter, as well as a presentation of the transformation of the former INPS building on Via Gramsci into modern student housing.
– Ravenna – Tour of the new Environmental Sciences complex at the University of Bologna’s Ravenna Campus, showcasing innovative architecture and sustainable design.
– Spoleto & Preci – Field visits to earthquake-affected areas, including the Church of St. Mary of Constantinople and the monastic complex of St. Eutizio, where structural reinforcement and restoration efforts were discussed.
This was the first of three study visits planned within the REBUILD project. The next study visit will take place in Moldova (March 2026) and Georgia (June 2026), further strengthening international collaboration and skills development for sustainable reconstruction.