Cultural identity and sustainable development – A methodological model for the Venetian Arsenal
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Venetian Arsenal, industrial archaeology, construction materials and products, identity, cultural heritageAbstract
The redevelopment of the external paths of the Venetian Arsenal in Italy requires design responses in terms of functional performance, material compatibility with historical pre-existences, durability, and sustainability of the intervention. The site’s complex stratification, specific environmental conditions, and stringent performance requirements delineate seemingly conflicting demands to which the project must respond. The research proposes an operational methodology for evaluating intervention choices aimed at balancing them; through multidisciplinary investigations, parameters are outlined to qualify the design solutions derived from the analysis of international case studies. The evaluative model integrates conservation and innovation design strategies for historical sites through a careful site knowledge process.
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Received: 20/03/2025; Revised: 05/05/2025; Accepted: 07/05/2025
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