Advanced Design II
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Frederick Biehle
Frederick Biehle
Recommended civic reparations programs along the Tiber River embankment, Rome, to reconnect people and the waterbody in consideration of the less assuming urban historical fabric.
via between is a project focused on developing a dialogue with the Tiber River by introducing a new set of programs and linking them to the existing urbanism. From Via Giulia, one of the most important streets of the region, perpendicular but lively streets are suggested leading to the river.
master plan + proposed paths from the city to the water body
fill-in massings along the edge (left) // suggested alternated urban fabric edge (right)
In replacement of the current embankment which limits direct interactions, a dynamic urban fabric edge is proposed, outlining the additional massing along the waterfront. Two levels of pedestrians are provided - one at the Via Giulia level and the other relatively close to the water level connected by stairs and accessible ramps at multiple points along the edge. The two main programs occupying the space are the tourist market+museum and the theatre/performance space, both located adjacent to the green area, substituting the current parking lot.
existing urban fabric programs analysis (left) // suggested waterfront scheme (right)
roof plan of the main piazza - market + museum and theater
ground plan (left) // upper floor plan (right)
market + museum elevation (top) I river + theater section (bottom)
short section through via giulia - market + museum + plaza
