Through “Architetture riflesse” a journey is proposed among the buildings designed and built in areas close to the coast, with particular attention to landscape and natural aspects. Italy is characterized by one of the largest coastal extensions in Europe and its relationship with the sea has been, and continues to be, a central theme for many designers.
The relationship with water and the coastal landscape often presents itself as a dual design challenge that gathers both aspects related to insertion in the context, and the interpretation and transcription of the functions located near the sea into physical objects. The works selection offers a broad overview of the project in marine areas, ranging between the different typologies of this environment.
Through the description of architectures distributed along the Italian coasts, the itinerary allows us to appreciate the characteristics and variety of the marine and coastal environment of the country, offering a cross-section of the ways of experiencing the sea, starting from the island coasts, passing through the profiles of the peninsula and ranging from the work activities traditionally carried out in buildings, in port infrastructures and in maritime stations, without forgetting the recreational activities of seaside resorts such as establishments, holiday villages and all the related services.