A place designed for sound
The Forum Fondazione Bertarelli
Rising from the hills of southern Tuscany, the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli is an architectural and acoustic masterpiece dedicated to music. Every curve and contour of its structure was conceived to serve one purpose — to celebrate the purity of sound. Designed by Italian architect Edoardo Milesi, the Forum embodies harmony between form and function. Its circular plan, golden proportions and natural materials echo the rhythm of the surrounding landscape, while its organic lines reflect the hills and vineyards of the Maremma.
Architectural vision
Edoardo Milesi’s design for the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli combines architectural discipline with artistic intuition. Built from wood, glass and concrete, the hall’s geometry and proportions are inspired by Renaissance ideals, but interpreted with a contemporary sensibility. The result is both sculptural and serene; a place where visitors feel embraced by the architecture rather than contained by it.
Each element, from the curved wooden ceiling panels to the concrete façade, contributes to the building’s natural acoustic character, balancing reflection and absorption to create an exceptional listening experience.
Designed for musicians, inspired by nature.
The sound of perfection
The Forum’s acoustics are internationally acclaimed for their clarity, balance and intimacy. The 300-seat hall has been shaped to ensure that every note, from a whispering violin to a full symphonic crescendo, reaches the listener’s ear with precision and warmth.
Behind this acoustic excellence lies meticulous craftsmanship: materials chosen for their resonance, and dimensions calculated to create a perfect equilibrium between direct and reflected sound. For artists and audiences alike, it is a space that transforms performance into shared emotion.
The hall itself becomes part of the performance.
In harmony with its surroundings
Perched amidst olive groves and vineyards on the ColleMassari Estates, the Forum is a cultural landmark but manages to remain a natural extension of its setting. From the outside, it seems to emerge from the earth itself; from within, the views of the Tuscan hills provide a constant reminder of the landscape that inspired it.
