The former seaplane base of Pavia is a characteristic architectural object and a case of industrial archaeology situated on the banks of the Ticino River. It was formerly owned by the Italian Society of Aerial Services and now stands as a significant factor in the historical memory of the city. Historical research shows the events that have occurred since its construction in 1926 until today. The aim of this project is to temporarily modify the Idroscalo while increasing the value that has been created in the historical memory of the city of Pavia, with special regard to the social and cultural factors related to its use. The project is meant to be open, especially to the younger generation and, in general, to the whole local community.The seaplane base was designed by Giuseppe Pagano, who at the time was a recent graduate of the Politecnico di Torino. Over the years, a series of events contributed to the abandonment of the Idroscalo. This industrial building, situated on the banks of the Ticino River in a natural environment of great value, has been abandoned for a long time and is currently in a state of decay in which nature has triumphed over the architecture, taking back its space. The restoration plan is developed on the basis of a fundamental strategy that combines historical research with the analysis of the current relationship between the Idroscalo and the city of Pavia, and the urban system to which it is currently belonging. This is a fundamental step in order to understand the feasibility and effects of the reintroduction of the building into the circuit of contemporary life. In this respect, the project is placed within the enhancement of the Lungo Ticino, a network articulated in four main points that highlight four segments of the landscape, the last of which ends at the seaplane base and the Exhibition Palace area. Specifically, the possible synergy between the two areas of the city has proposed the realization of a dialogue that, although reduced in this case to basic considerations, is of primary importance for the development of the riverfront. The new use is the functional outcome of a comparison between the spatial possibilities offered by the building and the necessary adaptations to respect its identity, character, and existing regulations. The economic feasibility of the project is at present tied to the investments concerning EXPO 2015, an event to which the city of Pavia is closely bound. Tradition and innovation are the most relevant features of the project. The analysis of the original drawings made it possible to recognize the key elements expressed by Pagano and their evolution over time. Their conservation or reinterpretation are part of a design concept that deals with several issues at the same time: accessibility, entrances, façade design and lighting, definition of new interior and exterior spaces and uses, selection of technological systems, materials, and building services. Accessibility to the structure, as well as the definition of the first design concepts for interior spaces, was the most difficult part of the project. The building is separated from the riverbank and was originally designed with a single entrance, whereas nowadays it is necessary to have at least three emergency exits and solve the connection between two different levels. The tracks used for tow seaplanes were thus identified as very distinctive features and were reused as service structures to provide a livable outdoor space and a direct link to the walkway along the riverbed below the level of the river. The outdoor balcony, which was a service structure, has now been made accessible to the public by the addition of stairs without changing the shape of the building. The interiors were designed to maximize the usable surface area by the addition of a mezzanine floor with service facilities, having a structural system in line with that of the original building. The definition of technical systems and service spaces was more complex because of the building’s remoteness from the sewage system and water supply; however, these problems were overcome without changing the nature of the building. Steel was selected as the main material for the new interventions in order to easily distinguish the new parts from the existing structure, which is made of reinforced concrete and brick. The aim set by the project team was to thoroughly examine the building and produce a design in accordance with the characteristics that identify the building, while keeping a creative approach. Instead of adopting a passive attitude, the project adopts a contemporary architectural language that is necessary for the building’s reintegration into society
L'ex base idrovolanti di Pavia è un oggetto architettonico caratteristico e un caso di archeologia industriale situato sulle rive del fiume Ticino. Un tempo di proprietà della Società Italiana Servizi Aerei, oggi rappresenta un elemento significativo nella memoria storica della città. La ricerca storica mostra gli eventi che si sono verificati dalla sua costruzione nel 1926 fino ad oggi. L'obiettivo di questo progetto è quello di modificare temporaneamente l'Idroscalo, aumentando il valore che è stato creato nella memoria storica della città di Pavia, con particolare attenzione ai fattori sociali e culturali legati al suo utilizzo. Il progetto vuole essere aperto, soprattutto alle giovani generazioni e, in generale, all'intera comunità locale. La base per idrovolanti è stata progettata da Giuseppe Pagano, all'epoca neolaureato al Politecnico di Torino. Nel corso degli anni, una serie di eventi ha contribuito all'abbandono dell'Idroscalo. Questo edificio industriale, situato sulle rive del fiume Ticino in un ambiente naturale di grande valore, è stato abbandonato da tempo e si trova attualmente in uno stato di degrado in cui la natura ha trionfato sull'architettura, riprendendosi il suo spazio. Il piano di restauro si sviluppa sulla base di una strategia fondamentale che combina la ricerca storica con l'analisi del rapporto attuale tra l'Idroscalo e la città di Pavia, nonché il sistema urbano a cui attualmente appartiene. Si tratta di un passo fondamentale per comprendere la fattibilità e gli effetti della reintroduzione dell'edificio nel circuito della vita contemporanea. A questo proposito, il progetto si inserisce nella valorizzazione del Lungo Ticino, una rete articolata in quattro punti principali che evidenziano quattro segmenti del paesaggio, l'ultimo dei quali termina alla base degli idrovolanti e all'area del Palazzo delle Esposizioni. In particolare, la possibile sinergia tra le due aree della città ha proposto la realizzazione di un dialogo che, sebbene in questo caso ridotto a considerazioni di base, è di primaria importanza per lo sviluppo del lungofiume. Il nuovo utilizzo è il risultato funzionale di un confronto tra le possibilità spaziali offerte dall'edificio e gli adeguamenti necessari per rispettare la sua identità, il suo carattere e le normative esistenti. La fattibilità economica del progetto è attualmente legata agli investimenti relativi a EXPO 2015, un evento al quale la città di Pavia è strettamente legata. Tradizione e innovazione sono le caratteristiche più rilevanti del progetto. L'analisi dei disegni originali ha permesso di riconoscere gli elementi chiave espressi da Pagano e la loro evoluzione nel tempo. La loro conservazione o reinterpretazione fanno parte di un concetto progettuale che affronta contemporaneamente diverse questioni: accessibilità, ingressi, progettazione della facciata e illuminazione, definizione di nuovi spazi interni ed esterni e dei loro utilizzi, scelta dei sistemi tecnologici, dei materiali e degli impianti. L'accessibilità alla struttura, così come la definizione dei primi concetti progettuali per gli spazi interni, è stata la parte più difficile del progetto.L'edificio è separato dalla riva del fiume ed era stato originariamente progettato con un unico ingresso, mentre oggi è necessario avere almeno tre uscite di emergenza e risolvere il collegamento tra due livelli diversi. I binari utilizzati per il traino degli idrovolanti sono stati quindi identificati come elementi distintivi e riutilizzati come strutture di servizio per fornire uno spazio esterno vivibile e un collegamento diretto con la passerella lungo il letto del fiume al di sotto del livello del fiume. Il balcone esterno, che era una struttura di servizio, è stato ora reso accessibile al pubblico con l'aggiunta di scale senza modificare la forma dell'edificio. Gli interni sono stati progettati per massimizzare la superficie utile con l'aggiunta di un piano rialzato con servizi, con un sistema strutturale in linea con quello dell'edificio originale. La definizione dei sistemi tecnici e degli spazi di servizio è stata più complessa a causa della lontananza dell'edificio dalla rete fognaria e dall'approvvigionamento idrico; tuttavia, questi problemi sono stati superati senza modificare la natura dell'edificio. L'acciaio è stato scelto come materiale principale per i nuovi interventi al fine di distinguere facilmente le nuove parti dalla struttura esistente, realizzata in cemento armato e mattoni. L'obiettivo fissato dal team di progetto era quello di esaminare a fondo l'edificio e produrre un progetto in linea con le caratteristiche che lo contraddistinguono, mantenendo un approccio creativo. Invece di adottare un atteggiamento passivo, il progetto adotta un linguaggio architettonico contemporaneo necessario per la reintegrazione dell'edificio nella società.
Hangar Ticinum : a community hub on the river
Kolluru, Anusha
2024/2025
Abstract
The former seaplane base of Pavia is a characteristic architectural object and a case of industrial archaeology situated on the banks of the Ticino River. It was formerly owned by the Italian Society of Aerial Services and now stands as a significant factor in the historical memory of the city. Historical research shows the events that have occurred since its construction in 1926 until today. The aim of this project is to temporarily modify the Idroscalo while increasing the value that has been created in the historical memory of the city of Pavia, with special regard to the social and cultural factors related to its use. The project is meant to be open, especially to the younger generation and, in general, to the whole local community.The seaplane base was designed by Giuseppe Pagano, who at the time was a recent graduate of the Politecnico di Torino. Over the years, a series of events contributed to the abandonment of the Idroscalo. This industrial building, situated on the banks of the Ticino River in a natural environment of great value, has been abandoned for a long time and is currently in a state of decay in which nature has triumphed over the architecture, taking back its space. The restoration plan is developed on the basis of a fundamental strategy that combines historical research with the analysis of the current relationship between the Idroscalo and the city of Pavia, and the urban system to which it is currently belonging. This is a fundamental step in order to understand the feasibility and effects of the reintroduction of the building into the circuit of contemporary life. In this respect, the project is placed within the enhancement of the Lungo Ticino, a network articulated in four main points that highlight four segments of the landscape, the last of which ends at the seaplane base and the Exhibition Palace area. Specifically, the possible synergy between the two areas of the city has proposed the realization of a dialogue that, although reduced in this case to basic considerations, is of primary importance for the development of the riverfront. The new use is the functional outcome of a comparison between the spatial possibilities offered by the building and the necessary adaptations to respect its identity, character, and existing regulations. The economic feasibility of the project is at present tied to the investments concerning EXPO 2015, an event to which the city of Pavia is closely bound. Tradition and innovation are the most relevant features of the project. The analysis of the original drawings made it possible to recognize the key elements expressed by Pagano and their evolution over time. Their conservation or reinterpretation are part of a design concept that deals with several issues at the same time: accessibility, entrances, façade design and lighting, definition of new interior and exterior spaces and uses, selection of technological systems, materials, and building services. Accessibility to the structure, as well as the definition of the first design concepts for interior spaces, was the most difficult part of the project. The building is separated from the riverbank and was originally designed with a single entrance, whereas nowadays it is necessary to have at least three emergency exits and solve the connection between two different levels. The tracks used for tow seaplanes were thus identified as very distinctive features and were reused as service structures to provide a livable outdoor space and a direct link to the walkway along the riverbed below the level of the river. The outdoor balcony, which was a service structure, has now been made accessible to the public by the addition of stairs without changing the shape of the building. The interiors were designed to maximize the usable surface area by the addition of a mezzanine floor with service facilities, having a structural system in line with that of the original building. The definition of technical systems and service spaces was more complex because of the building’s remoteness from the sewage system and water supply; however, these problems were overcome without changing the nature of the building. Steel was selected as the main material for the new interventions in order to easily distinguish the new parts from the existing structure, which is made of reinforced concrete and brick. The aim set by the project team was to thoroughly examine the building and produce a design in accordance with the characteristics that identify the building, while keeping a creative approach. Instead of adopting a passive attitude, the project adopts a contemporary architectural language that is necessary for the building’s reintegration into society| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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