Ex Piaggio Areas Urban Renewal

Project Overview

The project is located in the city of Ligure, Savona Province, Italy, which was formerly the First World War Piaggio military aircraft production and maintenance base. With the international situation changing, the Biaggio factory was gradually abandoned and a large number of industrial buildings and facilities were left idle. The region fell into recession.

In order to revitalize the area, the city government launched a new development plan covering the entire Biaggio Historic Industrial Area and areas closely connected to the urban structure. This development plan aims to transform this historic industrial area into a vibrant urban public space, attracting investment and benefiting the local community.

Due to its unique geographical location and hydro-geological risks, the redevelopment is not led by a single company, but by a integrated team involving multiple government agencies, design firms, consulting teams and developers. 'milanesi | paiusco' is responsible for the master plan, ensuring this former industrial area can be successfully transformed into a new multi-functional urban landmark.

Design Overview

Urban waterfront industrial heritage is a witness of urban industrial civilization and an important memory of urban history. As a valuable cultural asset, it not only has a unique value in mitigating the impact of cultural globalization, but also can become an important driving force for sustainable economic development.

The main objective of the project is to transform a currently abandoned and degraded area into a vibrant urban space through urban design, thereby attracting new economic activity and investment. At the same time, another indispensable goal is to introduce the concept of "architectural recycling" to revitalize historic industrial buildings and establish a symbiotic relationship with the city for better conservation and use.