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Studio Ponsi

Studio Ponsi

Florence, IT

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Ex-Caserme Square

Arezzo (Italy) 2002
International competition; 2nd prize;
Client: City of Arezzo

The area of the competition is a large abandoned military site within the historic center of the medieval city of Arezzo ( Tuscany). The program required the restoration of existing buildings and their re-use for educational and administrative purposes. Other existing structures will be removed  and replaced by  a 3000 sq. mt auditorium, a mixed use  8000 sq mt commercial and residential complex and a transit terminal. The new square is envisioned as a contemporary version of the 14th century Piazza Grande, the main square of the city.

 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Arezzo, IT
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Building area: 15000 mq (161.500 sq.ft.)
Architectural design: Studio Ponsi - Andrea Ponsi, Firenze
Design team: Federico Frittelli