THE BORDER OF TESTACCIO
ARCH499A Urban Design Studio, Spring 2022
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for Rione XX Testaccio, Rome, Italy
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As a group of three members, research and investigate the Testaccio district of Rome, critically analyzing existing issues within the urban fabric. Create a master plan at the urban scale to address existing issues, and individually develop proposals that address different areas within the master plan. The master plan for 'Redefining Pomerium: The Knot' focuses on reuniting the historical relevance of Testaccio with the current district's culture. 'The Border' redefines the entrance to the Ex Mattatoio site and reconnects the area to the Tiber River and other Testaccio landmarks. 'The Tower' extends vertically to highlight the unique historical sites of Testaccio through elevated vistas. 'New Campo' uses the site of the original A.S. Roma stadium to create a new recreational center that caters to local artisan vendors.
TESTACCIO URBAN PROPOSAL
A1 Presentation Board, showing the master
plan & three proposals within the master plan
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Collaborative proposal to improve the urban
setting of Testaccio, a neighborhood in Rome
Master Plan
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Collaborative work with:
Hunter Keene, 'The Tower'
Annabel Hnath, 'New Campo'
'THE BORDER' PROPOSAL
Site Plan
*with Section & Elevation cuts indicated
Concept Diagram in Plan
Concept Diagram in Site Section, B'-B
Concept Diagram in Elevation, A'-A
Exploded Axon
Floor Plans
Section Perspective, C'-C
Section through Main Entrance, D'-D
Detailed Elevation showing Materiality
Perspective View of Piazza
from the first floor, outdoor mezzanine,
looking towards the Tiber River
Perspective View of Main Entrance
from the road, looking towards existing Mattatoio
