EX OFFICINE GALILEO

Thesis project for the urban and architectural redevelopment of the former Meccanotessile industrial complex in Rifredi, Florence

status

University thesis project

type

multifunctional city hub

location

Firenze (FI)

year

2021

services

Concept - Design

challenge

In 2022, I received my master's degree with a thesis on the urban renovation of the former industrial complex of Rifredi in Florence, with supervisor Prof. Arch. Fabrizio Rossiprodi. The research focused on the theme of industrial archaeology, exploring the history and icons of reference from the 18th century era to the present. The aim of the project is the enhancement of an area that has been disused for more than 40 years, covering 26,000 square meters and houses a former industrial plant of 8,000 square meters. Despite numerous attempts of redevelopment, the area is in a state of degradation and disuse.

result

The project aims to revitalize a forgotten area, transforming it into a dynamic multifunctional center, beating heart of innovation and community. Within this space, services, areas and activities designed to meet the various needs of the city, with a strong commitment to environmental, economic and social. The aim is not only to redevelop the neighborhood, but to create a real reference point for the citizens, a place where the industrial history meets with the future, contributing to the revival of the entire area and to its enhancement over time.