Runner-Up – LA3: a Productive Square

LA3: a Productive Square

AUTHOR(S) — Andrea Babolin (IT), Francesco Bortolato (IT), Giada Thuong Campigotto (IT), Fabiana Cortolezzis (IT), Architects and policies. In a historical and dense urban context, our strategy aims to set up opportunities for citizens, enterprises and tourists. The project installs a pedestrian area that acts as a symbol for the whole town: a square that interacts with a green corridor, underlining the transition between streets and pedestrian areas. The fragmentation of the existing square is redefined by adding a simple volume: above the roof, an open-air theatre appears, while the covered area is designed to host a showroom for the Maiolica art, spaces for temporary exhibitions and dedicated workshops. The square is a flexible space to live and enjoy; it is connected to daily life and special occasions defining new urban rhythms. A space in Laterza that focuses on the values of our identity: people, good food, priceless culture and protected environment. JURY POINT OF VIEW — The project works strongly on soil modelling with the idea of realizing a space / auditorium facing the square and creating an underground space that could be well used for various activities. Re-instate the central space by doubling it. It is one of the few projects that productively develop any unused spaces, such as the ground floors, but also housing for a widespread tourist reception, demonstrating that the proposal is well designed and very clear.

LATERZA (IT) — RUNNER-UP

CONTACT — Via Saletto 20, 35020 Due Carrare (PD), (IT) +39 3203344440

TEAM POINT OF VIEW — The proposal acts on public spaces

babolin.andrea@gmail.com