Exploring the transnational-heritage assemblage: the Ara Pacis Museum and the historic city centre of Rome

A study of the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome, designed by Richard Meier and completed in 2006, reveals how multiple heritage dimensions shape urban development within historic sites. The research applies Assemblage Theory and Actor-Network Theory to analyze the socio-material interactions influencing the project's contentious trajectory. It highlights the challenges of contextualizing modern architecture in transnational heritage assemblages, emphasizing the need for frameworks that recognize the complex interplay between human and non-human actants. This approach offers new insights into heritage conservation practices and urban planning, particularly in culturally significant areas like Rome's historic center.

Jones, Z. M. (2026). Exploring the transnational-heritage assemblage: the Ara Pacis Museum and the historic city centre of Rome. European Planning Studies, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2026.2687122