Rome, January 20 – The former Testaccio Slaughterhouse complex has seen a significant step in its revitalization with the inauguration of Pavilion 15B, now home to new facilities for the Department of Architecture at Roma Tre University. This intervention is part of a broader recovery and restructuring project for Pavilions 14, 15B, 15C, 16, 24, and 25 of the complex, originally designed by architect Gioacchino Ersoch at the end of the 19th century.
A Fundamental Step for Roma Tre University
The inauguration represents a crucial phase in Roma Tre University’s urban integration plan for the area. This plan was initiated following the Fourth Program Agreement and the Slaughterhouse Utilization Plan, established in 2004, which culminated nineteen years later in the free concession of the pavilions by Roma Capitale. The total investment for this intervention exceeds 55 million euros, partly funded by the Ministry of University and Research. The entire cycle of planned interventions in the area is expected to conclude by the end of 2027.
Pavilion 15B’s Transformation
Following its restructuring, Pavilion 15B now offers approximately 1,560 square meters of space. These facilities will be utilized by the Department of Architecture for various academic activities, including teaching, research, and outreach initiatives. The renovated pavilion houses faculty offices and two seminar rooms. The cost of the intervention on this specific pavilion amounted to approximately 7.5 million euros.
Mayoral and Rectoral Statements Highlight Urban Regeneration and Innovation
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri emphasized the significance of the project: “With the inauguration of Pavilion 15B of the former Slaughterhouse, another significant step is taken towards the regeneration of this historic complex. The collaboration between Roma Tre University and Roma Capitale is yielding extraordinary results that are transforming the face of this quadrant of the city, making it more modern and attractive for young people. Thanks also to the recent establishment of the Mattatoio di Roma Foundation, this area is becoming a cultural hub dedicated to training, research, and an increasingly interesting laboratory for new generations, for the world of culture and work.”
Rector Massimiliano Fiorucci echoed these sentiments, stating: “The inauguration of Pavilion 15B represents an important passage in the history of Roma Tre. This is an intervention that combines urban regeneration, educational innovation, and the enhancement of existing heritage. The requalification of the former Slaughterhouse not only restores new spaces to the University but strengthens its bond with the city, transforming a historic place into a center of knowledge, research, and interdisciplinary discussion. For the Department of Architecture, this site is an open-air laboratory; for the University, confirmation of a concrete commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and quality development.”
This revitalization project is expected to further enrich Rome’s cultural and academic landscape, fostering a dynamic environment for students and researchers while preserving a vital piece of the city’s architectural heritage.
