Studio Genta Architetture
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Viale Venezia 2f, Pavia
ABSTRACT
The theme of the thesis is the reco- very of Ticino riverfront: this impor- tant watercourse of the Lombardy plain is one of the few in the area to cross a town with the sizes of Pavia without being channelled and with minimal deviations of its course.
A minute plot of small repeated in- terventions has been designed along the river: among them three episodes stand out, further explored within an area defined by the bridges of city. Nowadays, the area in question is in a strong state of degradation: a deep functional and landscape recovery is therefore necessary, which can act as a driving force for the general improvement of the environmental quality of Pavia. The interventions carried out reflect the prominent playful-sporting vocation of the area: in fact, it already hosts various scho- ols and sports clubs, the latter mainly dedicated to activities in contact with the river (canoeing, motor boating, etc.). The first important episode is
inserted in a context that relates both to two school complexes and to pri- vate sports clubs: the introduction of sports facilities and a direct con- nection with the right bank of Ticino has, therefore, the aim of enriching the spectrum of possible uses of this area. Were also added outdoor fields with care to make them protected from flooding of the river.The second designed space is included within a large green floodplain: a constructed wetlands swimming pool has been inserted here, allowing us to recall in a contemporary key the times when the wholesomeness of the river waters favoured bathing. The complex, mo- reover, houses spaces for restaurants and leisure.
The last area of intervention is located near the confluence point of naviglio pavese with Ticino river: the local port has been cleaned up in order to host events and meeting spaces, while the historic slipway has been valued as landmark.
