Within the conditions of a continuous occupation of new territory and of social uglification of cities, a New architectural challenge is called upon, involving the confrontation of the recovery of artifacts - either entire buildings or single dwellings, and also Gardens - with the aim of bringing back to life urban parts or historical settlements. Angelo Bugatti International key researcher for Tongji University College of Architecture and urban Planning - urban and Architecture theory & criticism Lab. Angelo Bugatti is an architect, author of many books and designer of architectural works including houses, Square, public sites and restoration. Former President of the Italian/Chinese double degree Programme in Building engineering/Architecture and full professor in Architectural Composition and urban design, Advisory professor of Tongji University, reviewer of International Journal of Architecture and urban development. His interest is focused on the renewal of urban design and architectural expressions for future living and working modalities. His latest published book is back to words (Maggioli, 2019).