Cities are the outcome of complex processes of historical stratification, constituting physical and social landscapes shaped by urban experience (Lynch, 1960). In historic urban centres, the identity and survival of the historic urban landscape (Bandarin and Van Oers, 2012) are challenged by the demands of contemporary urban management, which, driven by economic and social pressures, sometimes prioritises strategic choices aimed at enhancing a city’s positioning within the international arena (Gravari-Barbas, 2020). The phenomenon of mobile urbanism has led to the adaptation of urban policies across different local contexts in pursuit of similar objectives, facilitating the circulation of ideas and practices (Tedesco and Freschi, 2022). The regeneration of public spaces influences contemporary architectural projects, which are frequently integrated with historic monuments to convey an image of progress (Oers, 2020). The Municipio metro station in Naples, designed by Álvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura within the UNESCO-listed historic city centre, represents a significant case study at the intersection of architectural design and heritage conservation. The project encountered major archaeological discoveries, prompting the architects to extend the construction timetable (Pane, 2020). Reconstructing the sequence of events that shaped this case constitutes the first outcome of the research presented here. This is a necessary step towards identifying the interconnected cultural and social dynamics that enabled the mobilisation of different actors and the implementation of their respective initiatives. The complexity of the Municipio project lies precisely in the need to balance the advancement of essential infrastructure works with the commitment to preserving the past, without compromising the contemporary life and functioning of the city.
Le città sono il risultato di complessi processi di stratificazione, un paesaggio fisico e sociale legato all'esperienza urbana (Lynch, 1960). Nei centri storici urbani, l’identità e la sopravvivenza del paesaggio storico urbano (Bandarin, Van Oers, 2012) si scontrano con la gestione della città contemporanea che, spinta da pressioni economiche e sociali, talvolta mira a scelte strategiche per il “posizionamento” nel panorama internazionale (Gravari-Barbas, 2020). Il fenomeno del mobile urbanism ha portato le politiche urbane ad essere adattate in contesti locali diversi per raggiungere obiettivi simili, portando alla circolazione di idee e pratiche (Tedesco, Freschi, 2022). La riqualificazione degli spazi pubblici influenza i progetti architettonici contemporanei, spesso integrati con monumenti storici per creare un'immagine di progresso (Oers, 2020). La stazione metropolitana di Piazza del Municipio a Napoli, progettata da Siza e Souto de Moura nel centro storico sito UNESCO, costituisce un caso significativo che unisce progettazione e conservazione. Il progetto ha affrontato rilevanti ritrovamenti archeologici, inducendo i progettisti a dilatare i tempi di realizzazione delle opere (Pane, 2020). La ricostruzione degli eventi che hanno articolato questo caso, rappresenta il primo risultato della ricerca qui presentata, passaggio necessario per catturare attivazioni culturali e sociali trasversali che hanno reso possibile l’innesco di attori e azioni. La complessità di Municipio sta proprio nel bilanciamento tra la necessità di procedere con i lavori infrastrutturali e la volontà di preservare il passato senza rinunciare alla vita contemporanea della città.
Architetture transnazionali e trasformazioni in aree UNESCO: il caso della Stazione Municipio di Napoli e la necessità dell'integrazione multidisciplinare
Martinelli A.;
2025-01-01
Abstract
Cities are the outcome of complex processes of historical stratification, constituting physical and social landscapes shaped by urban experience (Lynch, 1960). In historic urban centres, the identity and survival of the historic urban landscape (Bandarin and Van Oers, 2012) are challenged by the demands of contemporary urban management, which, driven by economic and social pressures, sometimes prioritises strategic choices aimed at enhancing a city’s positioning within the international arena (Gravari-Barbas, 2020). The phenomenon of mobile urbanism has led to the adaptation of urban policies across different local contexts in pursuit of similar objectives, facilitating the circulation of ideas and practices (Tedesco and Freschi, 2022). The regeneration of public spaces influences contemporary architectural projects, which are frequently integrated with historic monuments to convey an image of progress (Oers, 2020). The Municipio metro station in Naples, designed by Álvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura within the UNESCO-listed historic city centre, represents a significant case study at the intersection of architectural design and heritage conservation. The project encountered major archaeological discoveries, prompting the architects to extend the construction timetable (Pane, 2020). Reconstructing the sequence of events that shaped this case constitutes the first outcome of the research presented here. This is a necessary step towards identifying the interconnected cultural and social dynamics that enabled the mobilisation of different actors and the implementation of their respective initiatives. The complexity of the Municipio project lies precisely in the need to balance the advancement of essential infrastructure works with the commitment to preserving the past, without compromising the contemporary life and functioning of the city.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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