Our research project focusses on the concept of the social concierge and common spaces in order to revitalise the social interactions in the neighbourhood of Gratosoglio that has lost its ways. Our concept turns around three dimensions. The first is the Vertical Dimension, in which we focus more on the idea of the social concierge that works in one specific building and strengthens the relations and interactions of the inhabitants. In a second stage, the Vertical & Horizontal Dimension focusses on the potential common places in-between buildings and could enhance social interactions and activities. Finally, our last strategy lies in the Horizontal dimension that touches the whole neighbourhood and in which we try to find adaptive uses to bring the ground-floor back to life and give the inhabitants of Gratosoglio activities and services that actually meet their needs. A very important element of our project is to underline that our actions are not targeted to
