This thesis explores the regeneration of Via Terracina in the Fuorigrotta district of Naples through the integration of archaeological heritage, public space, and contemporary architecture. Located at the northern edge of Mostra d’Oltremare, the project addresses a fragmented urban condition where transport infrastructure, cultural institutions, archaeological remains, and public landscapes coexist but remain weakly connected. Historical and urban analyses reveal the persistence of the ancient Roman road as a territorial structure that has shaped movement and development for centuries. Building upon this historical framework, the project proposes a continuous elevated pedestrian walkway that reconnects previously isolated urban fragments and establishes a new public route linking the city, the park, and the archaeological areas. The masterplan introduces a sequence of public buildings and open spaces positioned along this new pedestrian axis. At the centre of the proposal is the Hospitality & Knowledge Centre, a mixed-use architectural cluster composed of two complementary buildings. Located at the eastern entrance to the site, the complex acts as a new urban gateway and landmark along Via Terracina. Combining hospitality, education, research, cultural, and public functions, it creates a vibrant destination that supports both local communities and visitors while activating an underused part of the district. Particular attention is dedicated to the conservation of the Roman Baths archaeological complex through the creation of an Archaeological Centre. The preservation strategy combines active and preventive conservation measures with the construction of a lightweight protective roof that safeguards the remains while maintaining visual accessibility and improving public understanding of the site through carefully controlled natural lighting. By connecting archaeology, landscape, and contemporary architecture, the project transforms a fragmented territory into a coherent public environment and demonstrates how cultural heritage can act as a catalyst for urban regeneration.
Questa tesi esplora la rigenerazione di Via Terracina nel quartiere di Fuorigrotta a Napoli attraverso l’integrazione del patrimonio archeologico, dello spazio pubblico e dell’architettura contemporanea. Situato al margine settentrionale della Mostra d’Oltremare, il progetto affronta una condizione urbana frammentata in cui infrastrutture di trasporto, istituzioni culturali, resti archeologici e paesaggi pubblici coesistono, ma rimangono debolmente connessi tra loro. Le analisi storiche e urbane rivelano la persistenza dell’antica strada romana come struttura territoriale che ha modellato i movimenti e lo sviluppo dell’area per secoli. Partendo da questo quadro storico, il progetto propone un percorso pedonale sopraelevato continuo che riconnette frammenti urbani precedentemente isolati e crea un nuovo itinerario pubblico capace di collegare la città, il parco e le aree archeologiche. Il masterplan introduce una sequenza di edifici pubblici e spazi aperti disposti lungo questo nuovo asse pedonale. Al centro della proposta si trova l’Hospitality & Knowledge Centre, un complesso architettonico multifunzionale composto da due edifici complementari. Situato all’ingresso orientale dell’area di progetto, il complesso funge da nuova porta urbana e da punto di riferimento lungo Via Terracina. Combinando funzioni di ospitalità, istruzione, ricerca, cultura e uso pubblico, crea una destinazione vivace che sostiene sia le comunità locali sia i visitatori, contribuendo al contempo alla riattivazione di una parte sottoutilizzata del quartiere. Particolare attenzione è dedicata alla conservazione del complesso archeologico delle Terme Romane attraverso la creazione di un Centro Archeologico. La strategia di conservazione combina misure di conservazione attiva e preventiva con la realizzazione di una leggera copertura protettiva che tutela i resti archeologici, mantenendone al contempo l’accessibilità visiva e migliorando la comprensione pubblica del sito grazie a un attento controllo dell’illuminazione naturale. Mettendo in relazione archeologia, paesaggio e architettura contemporanea, il progetto trasforma un territorio frammentato in un ambiente pubblico coerente e dimostra come il patrimonio culturale possa agire come catalizzatore della rigenerazione urbana.
Urban regeneration of Via Terracina in Naples
STRELNIKOVA, ALINA;TIKHONOVICH, VALERIA
2025/2026
Abstract
This thesis explores the regeneration of Via Terracina in the Fuorigrotta district of Naples through the integration of archaeological heritage, public space, and contemporary architecture. Located at the northern edge of Mostra d’Oltremare, the project addresses a fragmented urban condition where transport infrastructure, cultural institutions, archaeological remains, and public landscapes coexist but remain weakly connected. Historical and urban analyses reveal the persistence of the ancient Roman road as a territorial structure that has shaped movement and development for centuries. Building upon this historical framework, the project proposes a continuous elevated pedestrian walkway that reconnects previously isolated urban fragments and establishes a new public route linking the city, the park, and the archaeological areas. The masterplan introduces a sequence of public buildings and open spaces positioned along this new pedestrian axis. At the centre of the proposal is the Hospitality & Knowledge Centre, a mixed-use architectural cluster composed of two complementary buildings. Located at the eastern entrance to the site, the complex acts as a new urban gateway and landmark along Via Terracina. Combining hospitality, education, research, cultural, and public functions, it creates a vibrant destination that supports both local communities and visitors while activating an underused part of the district. Particular attention is dedicated to the conservation of the Roman Baths archaeological complex through the creation of an Archaeological Centre. The preservation strategy combines active and preventive conservation measures with the construction of a lightweight protective roof that safeguards the remains while maintaining visual accessibility and improving public understanding of the site through carefully controlled natural lighting. By connecting archaeology, landscape, and contemporary architecture, the project transforms a fragmented territory into a coherent public environment and demonstrates how cultural heritage can act as a catalyst for urban regeneration.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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