iOS and Android app about rationalist architecture in the Lake Como area, from Como to Cernobbio and Tremezzina

1. RATIONALISM
IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO
Albegor.com

2. Made as part of the “Progetto Integrato
d’Area (PIA)”
«Ecolarius. Diffondere la cultura
dell’ambiente e del paesaggio tra lago e
montagna»
of the “Programma Operativo di
Competitività POR-FESR 2007-2013” for
the “Piani Integrati d’Area” environment,
heritage, tourism.
Multimedia tour about rationalist
architecture of the twentieth century
• Buildings by the architectsTerragni,
Cattaneo, Lingeri and Mantero in
Como, Cernobbio andTremezzina
• App for iOS and Android devices
• Audio Podcast
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

3. Main features
• 13 points of interest about
Rationalism and 1 introduction
• 55 minutes of audio in Italian,
English and German
• 350 pictures and drawings
• Original script and subtitles in
Italian, English and German
• Information about tickets and
opening times
• Can be used in off-line mode
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

4. Design: clarity and transparency
• Simple and accessible user interface, it doesn’t require
explanations
• Gamification elements: icons and sound effects
• Can be used both «on the spot» and «on the couch»
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

5. Navigation: offline maps and synopsis
• Multi-level maps with position indicator, geolocation and
geofencing
• Synopsis: structured list of contents
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

6. Contents: audio leads video
• A narrator describes the point of interest while you’re free
to browse the pictures and look at the real thing
• Tab-based audio tracks
• Full-screen view when the device is in landscape mode
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

7. Info sheet
• Address, opening times and ticket prices
• Locate, call, email or visit the website of the point of
interest directly from the app
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

8. Favorites
• List of favorite contents to review them later
• Easy sharing of each favorite by email, Facebook orTwitter
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

9. Options and accessibility
• Multi-language subtitles synchronized with audio
• Captions and subtitles can be moved vertically on the screen
• Geolocation and Geofencing features
• Audio feedback for transitions and icon touches
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

10. Podcast
• 42 Mp3 audio files available as a free
download on iTunes or at the URL:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/razionalism
o-in-provincia-di-como
• Search for “rationalism” to find the
podcast on iTunes
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

11. Project history
Version 1.6
 Audio and subtitles in German
Version 1.61
 Geolocation and Geofencing
Version 1.618
 Audio podcast
 New contents
 Android version
 Audioguides
RATIONALISM IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO

12. RATIONALISM
IN THE PROVINCE OF COMO
Initiative co-financed with PORL FESR 2007/2013
resources
Project leader: Province of Como
Giancarlo Mosconi: Director - DepartmentCulture,
Protection and enhancement of the architectural and
artistic heritage
Michela Capitani: Responsible - Sector Culture,
Architectural and artistic heritage
Publishing coordination and secretariat
Michela Capitani,Claudia Molteni (Province of Como)
Software development
Davide Orlando
rationalism.albegor.com
Storytellers
LucaGrandelis, Garth Kennedy, Birgit Röhricht
Thanks to
Aero ClubComo, Archivio Cattaneo, Archivio Lingeri,Archivio
Mantero, ArchivioTerragni, Associazione Amici del
Novocomum, Associazione Chiave diVolta, Nodolibri, Musei
Civici di Como, SettoreTurismo della Provincia di Como,
Ufficio Politiche Educative del Comune di Como,Villa Leoni
Location
Information
infocultura@provincia.como.it
www.provincia.como.it