Arceto Castle Square

Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto
Piazza del Castello di Arceto

Pavement of the Castle’s internal spaces

Developed and detailed design for the redevelopment of the square and internal courtyards of Arceto Castle, within the walled part of the complex. The project redefined the paving of the open spaces with the aim of restoring material continuity and coherence to the system of routes.

Materials and accessibility

The courtyards were restored with large cobblestone surfaces, bordered by pedestrian bands in split-finish Luserna stone, providing access to the surrounding buildings. The choice of cobblestone pavement reflects the intention to maintain a direct relationship with the historic and material identity of the place.

The project also improved accessibility by introducing paved routes that make the spaces easier to use and reduce architectural barriers. The entrance road was organised with a central stone strip, flanked by river cobble edges in continuity with the overall image of the castle.

Categories Public Spaces
City Scandiano (RE)
Nation Italy
Status Completed
Year 2007
Client Municipality of Scandiano
Project Partners

Key Points

  • Redevelopment of the square and internal courtyards of Arceto Castle, within the walled part of the complex.
  • Restoration of the paving with cobblestone surfaces and pedestrian bands in Luserna stone, in keeping with the historic setting.
  • Improved accessibility through paved routes and a new organisation of the entrance road.

Expertise

Project team

Maicher Biagini Andrea Colombo
Categories Public Spaces
City Scandiano (RE)
Nation Italy
Status Completed
Year 2007
Client Municipality of Scandiano
Project Partners

Pavement of the Castle’s internal spaces

Developed and detailed design for the redevelopment of the square and internal courtyards of Arceto Castle, within the walled part of the complex. The project redefined the paving of the open spaces with the aim of restoring material continuity and coherence to the system of routes.

Materials and accessibility

The courtyards were restored with large cobblestone surfaces, bordered by pedestrian bands in split-finish Luserna stone, providing access to the surrounding buildings. The choice of cobblestone pavement reflects the intention to maintain a direct relationship with the historic and material identity of the place.

The project also improved accessibility by introducing paved routes that make the spaces easier to use and reduce architectural barriers. The entrance road was organised with a central stone strip, flanked by river cobble edges in continuity with the overall image of the castle.

Key Points

  • Redevelopment of the square and internal courtyards of Arceto Castle, within the walled part of the complex.
  • Restoration of the paving with cobblestone surfaces and pedestrian bands in Luserna stone, in keeping with the historic setting.
  • Improved accessibility through paved routes and a new organisation of the entrance road.

Expertise

Project team

Maicher Biagini Andrea Colombo