ICFF: Maria Claudia Clemente Keynote and Masterclass

ICFF is honoured to host a Keynote and Masterclass with Maria Claudia Clemente, co-founder of Labics and winner of the international competition for the redevelopment of the Colosseum and Rome’s Imperial Fora — one of the most significant contemporary interventions within a UNESCO World Heritage context.

In a tailored keynote at the Canadian Stage, she will present her approach to architecture as a process of interpretation, shaped by research, context, and urban continuity. The lecture will focus on her work in Rome, offering a compelling perspective on how contemporary design can engage with historically complex sites through precision, restraint, and cultural responsibility.

Clemente will also lead a masterclass with students from Toronto Metropolitan University, providing insight into her methodology — from conceptual research to built execution — and sharing a forward-looking vision on the role of architecture in shaping culturally responsive and meaningful urban environments.

This event is part of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2026