Between historical center and Fidenza Village : visions of a contemporary landscape

Historical centres vs. shopping outlets. What do these "worlds" share in terms of architecture? What services do they offer, in particular in this time of economical crisis? Aim of the thesis research is the landscape requalification of the abandoned industry area "ex Carbochimica" in Fidenza, beginning from analysis and comparison of historical center and shopping outlet of the city. The site of project is, indeed, in a barycentric position between them, but also it can be considered an enclave as historic centres and outlets. The strategy applied in the revalorization is thus an ecological experimental one, based on the use of light reversible devices able to turn the site into a prototype park hosting relational spaces and functions .