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THERE IS HISTORY -
The project interests the city of Lecco, more precisely an old fishing village on
the banks of the Adda called Pescarenico. This site is really charming due to his
ancient settlement and for the mentions in the Promessi Sposi novel.
Originally, the village of Pescarenico was separated from city of Lecco by fields
decay, viability and dismissed industrial area. With the purpose of increase the The project traces and reinterprets the link between Moreover, some buildings are identified and redefined such as Atu_02 (ex Icam
tourist activity and solve the problems, the project started with a critical analysis Milano - Lecco
Connection area), converted from a dismantled chocolate factory into a building with diverse
Pescarenico and water. Not only an exercise
Railway
Fra Galdinos
and a rereading of the history of the village. Hence the definition of a vision that green area
functions, in order to attract the majority of city users.
re-introduces the old link between the old Pescarenico and the lake and enhances ATU_03 of historical memory but also a common reflection A distinctive sign of the area will remain the Icam tower with the famous banner
Biokosmes area

and factories. Nowadays, Pescarenico is part of the city and shows problems of the attractiveness of a place of remarkable charm and suggestion. cioccolato as reference to the past and landmark of the village.
on how the city can today interpret itself and its spaces
Church of St.
Materno and Lucia

Tourist development
One target Several aspects are necessary for the development of the project and the design
(historic-literary and sport Student house
of master plan, including the redefinition of city planning and planivolumetric.
SS. Materno and Lucia
Chocolat Market
tourism) Church
Albergo diffuso Common Space
CIOCCOLATO
Auditorium/museum
Manzoni
The first goal is to restore the relationship that Pescarenico had with the water

Three strategies Albergo diffuso- in the past. The lake, which characterizes the place, regains its natural spaces, in
pedestrian area

practical form and in some cases in the form of suggestion.

Increase the number Improve Waterfront as key of Martiri della
In one part is the village that get into the lake, through a pier that resumes the
Liberazione Street
ATU_02
of tourist beds paths and connection between EX ICAM area
An albergo diffuso is thought for the tourist accessibility of the place that
Management
centres Albergo Diff.
colour of the water, on the other side is the lake to enter the city.
connections present and past Historical streets
Center of refurbishment
spreads across the histocal centre of Pescarenico. This model allows to solve more
of Pescarenico
ATU_05
Dellisola Street
and exposition Lucie
The historical analysis revealed that water in past crossed fields along the current
State in 1888 street Guado, which takes its name from there. problems with a single one solution thanks to the cooperations of different actors
Four actions Municipal depurator P.zza Eras
riqualification
Naturalistic
way
Bicycle lane
Thanks to these interventions you can read the waterfront as a key connection and the way they interact among them.
Structures for fishing
Greenway Adda Panoramic Point- and sporting activities
Urban Park docking Addariver
between present and past. The actors, who can call locals, turist and managers, allows the regular operation
Improve paths Installation of Albergo Refurbishment and
diffuso new features in
Viscontea Island
of the historical village, fostering and developing work, culture and tourism.
through new piers, structures channel
flooring and for fisheries, (inside the Atu_02 ex Icam River piers Era square
Guado street Infact, albergo diffuso, can be reflected in the image of the place where it is
connection

installations refurbishment historical with insertion of located, recalling several themes, including culture and tourism.
(enlargement and exhibition centre of receptive and tourist River
Lake of Como
Adda river connection To ensure a good management of the albergo diffuso a coordination centre is
square Era) centre of Lucie Pescarenico) facilities
introduced, located outside the historical village and close to the parking system
Limits and opportunities map Concept plan
All the information collected during the phases of SWOT analysis and limits The path that connects the SS. Materno and Lucia church and the Adda river is (distance 200m from the accomodations). accomodations coordination centre
Visual axes Historical center Industrial area Nursery ATU Urban park Visual axes Lanes Direct link Place to link New pedestrian Entrance of the Historical line Accomodation Historical center Entrances of
and opportunity maps convey in the definition of the concept plan. viabilities area to valorize (Pescarenico) village
colored by light blue lane. It contains quotes from the novel of Promessi Sposi, To support this, a new pedestrian system is also integrated among the lanes of the
(Pescarenico) A. Corti 200m - 2min
At this state the project idea and the possible solutions to contain and limit some new shops like atelier and pop up elements inspired by the shape of typically historical centre, in order to enhance the history and traditions of the village and
State in 2017 Industrial SS. Materno e Cycle line Resegone AS1 Squares Pedestrian and Train limit Project area Piers Itinerary axes Water way Pedestrian and Era square Square to valorize Green area
the weaknesses are shown graphically on the map. archeology Lucia church cycle walk cycle walk boats Lucie. link it with other parts of the city.

Era square

Its importance is related to the historical memory of fishing

village and its beauty lies in the Adda river view and in the
picturesque facades of residential buildings.
Its retraining reaches towards its use for events that affect both
the urban community and the visitors.

Ex Icam area

Conversion from a dismantled chocolate factory into a hybrid

building with diverse functions like tourist attraction pole
and industrial-manufacturing research centre linked to the
Politecnicos nearby office. Inbetween the destinations there is
The Factory of Culture Alessandro Manzoni.

Lucie recovery center and

Addio ai monti park.

Conversion from the fire station (VV.F.) to the recovery,

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and Lucie wooden boats, typical of the branch lake of Lecco.
The building is connected to water by a channel where boats will
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Manzoni museum
Library
Auditorium
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Research center

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21:00 Chocolate market03:00
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Programme temporary improve the Icam space 21:00 03:00
events offert Student house
21:00 spaces
18:00 Common 03:00 06:00
edu - workshop diversification guided tour
of the offert 18:00 06:00
hospitality hotel for
mountain 18:00 06:00
activities 18:00 06:00
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culture
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15:00 12:00 09:00
commerce
mantain the
sunday
15:00 Student12:00
house 09:00
market
offert 12:00
15:00 09:00
sport sportive Manzoni museum
and free time competition 12:00
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nature 18:00 06:00
Caf/guest shop

trucking Chocolate market

Auditorium
15:00 09:00

2017 2020 winter

vision activities 12:00