Leonardo Benevolo

Leonardo Benevolo (1924–2017) was an eminent Italy figure whose career in arts left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Leonardo exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Leonardo Benevolo was an Italian architect, city planner and architecture historian. Born in Orta San Giulio, Italy, Benevolo studied architecture in Rome where he graduated in 1946. Later taught history of architecture in Rome, Florence, Venice and Palermo. His book Storia dell'archittetura moderna first published in 1960 has been reprinted 18 times, as of 1996, and translated into six other languages. Benevolo developed the concept of ‘neo-conservative’ city which became an important contribution to the understanding of cities’ evolution....

The passing of Leonardo Benevolo on 2017-01-05 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across Italy and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.