About Porchcraft
An editorial reference on Italian courtyard and loggia architecture. Content is based on documented surveys, published heritage records, and firsthand observations at markets and conservation sites across Italy.
What This Archive Covers
Porchcraft documents the loggia, portico, and cortile as recurring spatial devices in Italian architecture — from the open-fronted arcade of a medieval communal palace to the enclosed courtyard of a Baroque palazzo. The site focuses on how these spaces were built, what materials were used in different regions, and what frameworks govern their protection today.
Three subject areas run through the content: the physical construction of covered transitional spaces, the hand tools and ironmongery associated with their fabrication and maintenance, and the Italian flea markets and estate sales where architectural salvage and period hardware circulate.
Editorial Approach
Articles on this site do not promote commercial relationships. Dealers, restorers, and market operators are mentioned by name where documented — no sponsorship or affiliation exists with any of them. External links go to public institutions, heritage bodies, and established archives.
Content is updated periodically as markets change dates or new preservation records become available. Each article carries an update date in the header.
Company Information
Porchcraft is operated by Porchcraft Editorial SRL, registered in Italy.
- Legal name: Porchcraft Editorial SRL
- VAT number: IT12345678901
- Registered address: Via della Repubblica 14, 40121 Bologna, Italy
- Phone: +39 051 234 5678
- Email: info@porchcraft.eu
Contact
For questions about specific markets, tool identification, or restoration contacts, use the form below or write directly.