Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe in spite of it's poverty in general. Central Italy is at the heart of this beauty, enhanced by the beautiful Umbrian countryside. At the very core lies Umbria. It is home to the medieval hillside towns of Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Todi, Orvieto and Spoleto. All of these towns have a remarkable sense of place. 

Here, one can experience both the centripetal and centrifugal forces that pervade man's existence - views that extend outwards into the valley below framed by portals formed by streets or plazas at the edge of a hill, and a strong sense of urbanity within the continuous wall planes along the streets and plazas that make for a episodic spatial experience.