Piazza Pascoli – A New Dialogue Between Nature and Urban Life

A place to pause. A space to connect.

The regeneration of Piazza Pascoli aims to enhance the square's functionality while strengthening its relationship with the surrounding urban and landscape context.

The main design challenge was to combine the square's character as a garden with the need for a multifunctional public space capable of hosting events, markets and a wide range of activities.

Green areas are positioned at the entrance and at the far end of the square, framing a generous, paved central space designed to remain open and adaptable.

Access from Via Roma leads through the so-called “Flower Garden”, defined by planting beds with low-growing shrubs. These beds are shaped into gentle mounds, creating subtle variations in height and enhancing the perception of greenery. Trees are intentionally omitted from this area to preserve unobstructed views towards the historic village.

At the opposite end of the square, the softly contoured planting beds are complemented by mature, tall trees, creating a “Shaded Garden” designed as a welcoming place to pause and relax.

Both garden areas incorporate integrated seating and urban furniture, encouraging people to linger and interact.

The paths between the planting beds are finished in permeable architectural concrete, ensuring continuity throughout the space while allowing water to drain naturally.