Fondazione TRG manages the Casa del Teatro Ragazzi e Giovani, one of the leading cultural hubs dedicated to the new generations in Piedmont. Inaugurated in 2006 within a fully restored former AEM power station, the facility was born from an urban redevelopment project promoted by the City of Turin. The architectural restoration, curated by Agostino Magnaghi in collaboration with Carlo Fucini and the Canadian scenographer Luc Plamondon, transformed an industrial building into a modern and flexible theatrical space, awarded the ‘Architetture Rivelate’ prize by the Turin Association of Architects in 2007.
Every year, Casa del Teatro hosts approximately 250 performances, including shows for schools, families, and youth, welcoming over 40,000 spectators. The programming features festivals of national and international significance, such as Giocateatro and Giovani Sguardi, the latter dedicated specifically to teenagers.
The heart of the structure consists of the Sala Grande, with 296 seats that can be modulated thanks to a telescopic seating system, the Sala Piccola, workshops rooms, a rehearsal room, and a cafeteria. In addition to its artistic activities, the Fondazione TRG develops important educational and training projects, confirming the Casa del Teatro as a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative venue for youth culture and creativity.
Fonderie Limone have deeply marked the urban layout and social fabric of Moncalieri, serving for over fifty years (1921-1977) as a vital landmark for many workers in the Turin metropolitan area. The company’s core activities were the casting of bronze, aluminium and cast iron.
Following the factory’s closure, a far-reaching functional and urban recovery plan was established in the early nineties with the goal of bringing an activity of great public importance to the area. This significant project of transformation and renewal was enriched by a cultural and artistic vocation: in line with this vision, and thanks to the partnership with the Teatro Stabile di Torino, the former foundry evolved into a true ‘factory of the arts.’
Today, the complex houses two theatre halls, two rehearsal rooms, the Teatro Stabile di Torino’s School for Actors, scenography workshops, a tailoring department, electrical and sound equipment storage, and a guesthouse for artists.
Lavanderia a Vapore, located within the former psychiatric hospital complex of the Certosa Reale in Collegno, is a jewel of industrial archaeology. Built in 1923 to serve the hospital with cutting-edge technology, it remained active until the institution’s closure. Following a careful conservative restoration designed by architect Antonio Besso Marcheis—which preserved its architectural charm—it was refounded as a cultural hub in 2008.
Today, it is the headquarters of the Dance Residency Center in Piedmont, managed by Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo, which serves as the Lead Partner of a Temporary Association of Organizations (RTO) that shares its governance. It is a creative ‘hub’ dedicated to choreographic research and innovation and it is part of the European Dance Development Network (EDN). The building houses a theatre hall with a retractable seating system, a foyer, four rehearsal rooms, and a large courtyard—spaces that are periodically reconfigured and reimagined according to the specific cultural programming.
OGR Torino, the hub of Fondazione CRT, is a centre for culture and innovation unique in Europe, dedicated to experimentation: cultural, artistic, and musical within OGR Cult, and scientific, technological, and entrepreneurial within OGR Tech. Formerly a train repair workshop built at the end of the 19th century, this industrial archaeology heritage site was completely redeveloped by Fondazione CRT and stands in the heart of Turin across a 35,000-square-meter area.
Since 2017, OGR Cult has welcomed visitors with site-specific art exhibitions, major concerts, and musical experimentation, alongside in-depth events exploring contemporary culture from diverse perspectives. Since 2019, OGR Tech has established itself as one of Italy’s largest innovation hubs. Focusing on high-potential verticals and supported by a global ecosystem of over 80 partners of excellence, it currently supports more than 130 startups per year and manages 16 acceleration and innovation support programs. OGR Torino explores the contemporary world in all its forms to activate new horizons for collaboration, creation, and conviviality.”
Teatro Astra, home to the Fondazione TPE since 2009, is located in the Campidoglio district in Turin. Designed by architect Contardo Bonicelli and inaugurated in 1928 as the Cinema Teatro Savoia, the building is a prime example of Art Deco, featuring original marble, decorations, and a façade that are now protected by the Superintendency for Cultural Heritage. Initially conceived to accommodate 1,250 spectators, it took on its current name in the 1950s.
In 2006, a renovation led by Agostino Magnaghi transformed the structure into a modern and versatile hall. The intervention combined conservative restoration with contemporary Brutalist-inspired elements, such as the exposed remains of the former gallery that was demolished. Today, the space is characterized by a retractable seating system that removes the separation between the audience and the stage, encouraging the breaking of the ‘fourth wall.’ The complex features two halls (Sala Grande and Sala Côté Court) with a total seating capacity of 400.
The Venaria Reale, a magnificent complex on the outskirts of Turin, comprises the 80,000-square-meter monumental Reggia (Royal Palace) and 60 hectares of Gardens. Bordering the 17th-century historic center of Venaria and the 3,000 fenced hectares of La Mandria Park, it is a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and opened to the public in 2007, following the most significant cultural heritage restoration project ever undertaken in Europe.
The monumental building boasts some of the highest expressions of universal Baroque: the enchanting setting of the Sala di Diana designed by Amedeo di Castellamonte; the solemnity of the Galleria Grande and the Chapel of Saint Hubert; and the immense complex of the Juvarra Stables. These 18th-century works by Filippo Juvarra—along with lavish decorations, the spectacular Fontana del Cervo in the Court of Honor, and Fontana dell’Ercole in the Gardens—provide the ideal setting for the Theater of History and Magnificence, an exhibition route dedicated to the House of Savoy.