Between architecture and landscape, the Festival des Cabanes at Villa Medici returns this summer with five new creations and a rich program of events in the historic gardens.

Five original architectural creations designed by: 

ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE

ATELIER MARE

CAMPO & DIPLOMA 20 ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION with the participation of artist ROGER BALLEN

FONDATION HUTTOPIA

MBL ARCHITECTES

Every summer, since its creation in 2022, the Festival des Cabanes at Villa Medici has transformed the historic gardens of the French Academy in Rome into a laboratory for architectural experimentation and practice. The fourth edition will take place from June 5 to September 29, 2025, with five visitable cabins in the gardens, a new bookshop, and a multidisciplinary artistic program.

The idea of the cabin, which gives the festival its name, is the starting point for a dialogue between architects, artists, designers, and craftsmen on some fundamental questions: how to propose non-invasive architectural forms? What sustainable housing solutions for the future? Made of wood, steel, bricks, or recycled materials, the cabins fit into the squares of the historic garden, grassy rectangles dotted with centuries-old pine trees and bordered by hedges of laurel, boxwood, holm oak, and myrtle. Walking the itinerary from one cabin to another offers a new experience of space and invites visitors to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome.