Renovation of piazza San Giorgio
The design concept strats from the overlapping on the square of a typical Sardinian rug with geometrical design intended as a figurative element recognizable by the community.
The study of the particular weaving techniques of Sardinia led to the choice to use a system similar to that of the weaving composition fastened or hooked, in order to generate a smooth texture in which the diversified elements are inserted.
The carpet is a reminiscence of the welcome place of the typical south Sardinia houses, "S'apposentu bonu", the room to be used only for important guests and for big celebrations which is an integral part of the common childhood memories. Similarly the square wants to be both place of everyday life and for big events.
The analogy with the carpet leads to the idea of not think to the square as a purely flat element; a further operation transforms it into a three-dimensional surface, rippled, creating the opportunity for the insertion of additional elements such as the openings needed for the aeration of the parking lot below, the beds for the planting of trees, etc..
The square, while being structured as a flexible unified space and open to different uses, consists of different functional areas thus making it a multifunctional complex. The square system is free from architectural barriers and access to the buildings (houses and churches) are solved with slight slopes of the pavement. The surface of the "stone carpet" also extends to the nearby road so that it becomes an integral part of the square with the possibility of pedestrianization in conjunction with particular events.
The choice of materials was taken in order to grant the easy availability of them, the simplicity of installation, maintainability and durability even in intense or incorrect use situations (vandalism), environmental sustainability related to production, processing, use and disposal and the economy in running costs.
Ideas competition
Client: Gruppo Puddu Costruzioni
Cost: € 1.300.000
Project date: 2010
Construction: -
