Unfolding Landscapes_Curinga, Italy

The objective of the proposal for the reuse of the Thermae of Curigna is to understand the impact and interaction between the archaeological and environmental landscapes of Curinga and to devise a design solution that allows both landscapes to coexist harmoniously.

Typology

Location

Institute

Date

Reuse

Curinga, Italia

Reuse Italy

January 2024

Winning Honorable Mention at the Reuse Italy 2024 Edition Competition.

The Calabrian area is recognized as the Isthmus of Mercellinara, encompassing a landscape, environmental, historical, and archaeological context that extends from the Ionian Sea to the Mare Nostrum. In this region, the landscape plays a central role in defining the territory.

Curinga

need to be focused on, framing certain views to be highlighted from the outside, such as the frigidarium. With this organic movement mimicking the environmental landscape, the roof creates a camouflage effect for the ruins, protecting and adapting them to the land, yet it also gives some hints and mystery to the ruins from the outside.

Panaromic and transversal paths added

Composition

Roofing

Roofing Structure

Walkway

Pillar Structure

In addition to the dialogue between the landscapes, the structure draws inspiration from the architectural identity of the ruins. It is designed with a starting point from a central cross vault, historically noted as the roofing for the central room of the bath, the frigidarium. In terms of materiality, the entire roof is made of clay, paying homage to the Roman African construction techniques, specifically the use of clay in pottery.