Adaptive Reuse of the Built Legacy

Il progetto espositivo raccoglie i risultati del secondo anno dell’atelier “Riuso adattivo dell’eredità costruita” del Master in Architettura per il Patrimonio del Politecnico di Torino, a cui Urban Lab ha collaborato. 41 studenti provenienti da tutto il mondo hanno lavorato sulla nostra città proponendo 15 soluzioni di riuso adattivo per edifici esistenti oggi privi di una destinazione. All’interno dell’Atelier il progetto di riuso adattivo del patrimonio architettonico intercetta la scala dell’edificio e del suo contesto integrando le discipline della progettazione architettonica, della tecnologia e della scienza delle costruzioni. Le proposte esplorano la complessità del patrimonio edilizio e le sue caratteristiche, mostrandone le potenzialità attraverso un modello e un libro che raccoglie il processo di ricerca progettuale

The transformative potential of Form

Central to the contemporary architecture debate is the reuse of existing buildings to foster sustainable design approaches. Investigating the nebulous concept of potential emerges as a relevant concern within the adaptive reuse field. However, the concept of potential is still nebulous in architecture. Among many potentials, this research focuses on the potential related to the architectural form adapted to host new uses. The research aims to define, decode and assess the concept of "transformative potential of form" in existing buildings through a post-functional perspective. The methodological approach taken in this study is a mixed methodology based on the collective-case study method integrating morphological analysis, and embodied energy method, following a trans-scalar and diachronic approach. This paper begins by introducing the literature review and the hypothetical definition of transformative potential. Then, the multidisciplinary approach is discussed across the methodology of collective case studies analysis. To conclude, the paper underlines the expected results. The findings should make a relevant contribution to the field of adaptive reuse by assessing a range of transformative potential for existing buildings

Pratiche di riuso adattivo applicate ai parchi urbani // adaptive reuse practices applied to urban parks

This study explores the application of adaptive reuse principles traditionally used in preserving built heritage to urban parks. Urban parks, with their natural elements, altered landscapes, and structures, often evolve from previous uses. The distinction between preserving their character as urban voids and requalifying them through design-driven transformations is crucial. Recognizing urban parks as part of cultural heritage raises questions about identifying heritage, permissible alterations, and the level of intervention needed for functional transformation. This discussion examines the shift from protection to conservation paradigms and the inclusion of the natural dimension in heritage preservation. Ultimately, it highlights the potential for adaptive conservation in urban park preservation

Using complementary visual approaches to investigate residency, site fidelity and movement patterns of the dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) in a Mediterranean marine protected area

AbstractAssessing individuals' abundance, residency (presence at a site within a certain period) and site fidelity (tendency to return to the same site in subsequent seasons or years) is crucial for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of spatial conservation/management measures regarding ecologically and socio-economically valuable species. Using underwater visual census (UVC) and photo-identification (photo-ID) techniques, we estimated the abundance, residency and site fidelity of the dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus, at two protected sites within the Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area (Sardinia, Italy) in the summers of 2017–2018. The scope and spatio-temporal resolution of the study was extended by involving volunteer recreational divers in the photo collection. Grouper mean densities varied significantly across sampling dates, with a significant variability between the 2 years and the two investigated sites. At least 94 grouper visited the study sites in the summers of 2017–2018 based on the analysis of 968 high-quality photos using a semi-automated software to photo-identify individuals. Overall, the most frequently sighted grouper was recorded on 32 different days and 21 individuals (22%) identified in 2017 were re-sighted in 2018. The participation of volunteer recreational divers helped detect the inter-site (3.5–4 km apart) movements of a female and a male, supporting previous findings regarding the occurrence of reproduction-related movements. This study provides novel insights into the residency and site-fidelity patterns of the dusky grouper, and its small-scale movements probably related to reproduction. Specifically, we provide indications that effective protection from fishing should encompass the entire area used by grouper for reproductive movements

Design research languages. Architectural design as research product and possible communication tools

Tavoli tematici: contributi, 4° Webinar Meeting ProArch Società scientifica nazionale dei docenti ICAR 14 15 16, Ferrara, 4-25 novembre 2020, ProArch, 202

Kraanspoor: risemantizzazione di un’infrastruttura del lavoro

L'articolo presenta e analizza criticamente il progetto del Kraanspoor, come caso emblematico di intervento di riuso di un manufatto post-industriale, adattato ad edificio terziario. L'analisi ne indaga le qualità spaziali e materiche evidenziandone il ruolo tesimoniale nella transizione degli spazi del lavoro dalla società industriale a quella odierna