AMONG THE WATER
Design Studio
Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano
Team | Fabio Cassingena, Valeria Giovenco, Dinh Huynh, Nora Nemeth
Location | Torre Rinalda, Puglia, Italy
Location | Torre Rinalda, Puglia, Italy
Torre Rinalda is located in the South of Italy. The flat and low-laying landscape is strongly connected to water, not only because the seaside location but also the high level of groundwater. Causing hydrogeological risk by both salt and fresh water. We determine safe and risk areas of the built environment according to its land altitude and the impact of different scenarios of sea level rise. Our aim is to enhance the interface between the built and natural environment and create a resilient coastal settlement. Turning the environmental risk into an opportunity by strengthening the interaction with the surrounding nature. The green boundary around the settlement will not only create a transition between built and natural environment but also provide an open space and serve recreational facilities for the inhabitants.