Project 3 Final

Giardini Complex

VIA Spring 2014 

Project 3

The Giardini Salvi lies in the historical district of Vicenza and was designed by Valmarana in the 16th century as a place of leisure and cultural meetings. The park turned into a garden in the 19th century open to the public with a rose garden and a diverse collection of vegetation. Until 1972 the Giardini Salvi served as the location for the Vicenza Fair. The park today serves as a shortcut from the north and south urban centers of central Vicenza. In order to culturally reinvigorate the north and south borders of the park, this project proposes a cultural complex that consists of a three level public library, private reading spaces, a two level cafe, and four levels of private family housing. 

Program Distribution

Public Program:

             Library                        40%                        40,000 sq ft

             Cafe                           10%                        20,000 sq ft

             Classrooms                10%                        10,000 sq ft

             Shops                        20%                        10,000 sq ft

Private Program:

             Family housing            20%                       20,000 sq ft.

                                                                    100,000 sq. ft total

Original Proposition

Site Plan

Northernwestern Overview

North Section

Northeastern Overview

Second Level Floorplan

West Section (Detailing water recycling outflow)

 Western Wall Section