Enlarging the Boundaries of a UNESCO WHS Towards the Recent Past. The Work by Giancarlo De Carlo in Urbino

This chapter discusses the possibility of enlarging the boundaries of a UNESCO World Heritage Site to include the architectural heritage of the twentieth century. The reason for such process is that recent heritage proves enriching the set of values where the statement of Outstanding Universal Value of that site rests on. The works by Giancarlo De Carlo in Urbino is a perfect case study