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The project aims to activate a neglected area and reclaim the historical-industrial heritage by transforming the Iosefin Water Tower in a permanent cultural space. The first phase consists in the execution of the works for putting in use of the historical monument Iosefin Water Tower. The project proposes to carry out interventions for obtaining spaces for exhibitions and cultural events. The external layout involves a ramp to the tower and a small building (administrative office and sanitary groups), which together will constitute a complex access in to the tower. The access in the tower is treated as a route for observing the building from the outside and which can be used as an exhibition space. The second phase consists in capitalizing on the monument, even from the construction phase, by organizing events to promote the project, tours and site visits addressed to students from technical colleges and university to view the procedures and techniques of the restorative process and to complete their vocational training. On the other hand, research activities regarding the architectural heritage of the Iosefin historical neighborhood will be carried out, which will be promoted by arranging a permanent exhibition, exposing the historical and architectural details, including arranging a large three-dimensional models for the visually impaired. Evening events will be organized together with local actors (theater, music, sculpture, architecture, etc.) to promote local artists and initiatives.