Vediamoci Al Muro

The idea behind this intervention at the Old Wall is to bring the already popular market culture to a border in the city. Where the old wall was a place for separazione the new gate is a place for integrazione of an older city and it's suburbs by a major street.

Map of neighborhood within Vicenza context, images of localized conditions.

The intervention will manifest in 4 ways:

1. As a thruway - movement through the intervention perpendicular to the wall makes it an alternative route to crossing the border instead of Via IV Novembre and the large roundabout located there. 

2. Massive materials - the materiality of the intervention makes it contrast with the surrounding watchtower and residences, as well as allows for transparency and light filtration at the otherwise solid wall.

3. Flexible Stands - a raised area for stands under a covered area accommodates so that vendors are able to bring various sizes of merchandise.

4. Viewing - the upper floor provides seating for visitors, making a common public area for residents from both sides of the city.