Restructuring the Public Realm: Piazza Lorenzo Berzieri
The redevelopment of the public spaces and urban furniture surrounding the Lorenzo Berzieri thermal baths in Salsomaggiore Terme spans an area enveloping three sides of the imposing late-Art Nouveau (Tardo Liberty) building. Dating back to 1923, the structure's artistic and architectural ambitions amplify its uniqueness and admirable compositional quality.

In an era marked by a concrete re-evaluation of environmental variables and a renewed focus on safeguarding and enhancing cultural heritage, the project is rooted in a clear stance: it views the definition and rethinking of the open piazza as an essential starting point for widespread urban and architectural regeneration within broader strategic frameworks.

The functional redevelopment, redesign, and urban reorganization of Piazza Lorenzo Berzieri—along with the perimeter pedestrian and traffic axes and their connection to the existing network of open spaces—stems from a dual necessity. On one hand, it aims to redefine a spatial identity that was, until recently, fragmented and unresolved; on the other, it seeks to respect and enhance the uniqueness of a structure that asserts itself with iconic strength within the urban fabric, becoming a powerful catalyst.

Historical Continuity and Flexible Space
The historical identity of Piazza Berzieri is reaffirmed by aligning the project with the existing fabric—overlapping and redrawing those now-faded lines that belong to the city's historical development. Reinforced by a renewed concept of the square, these lines have taken on a fresh identity.

The guiding concept of the intervention is that of a flexible space to be experienced and enjoyed both as a whole and in its individual parts, catering to both daily life and special events. It is a space where the individual feels "contained" yet entirely free to choose how to experience their stay.

The reorganization of the open spaces through new pedestrianization focuses closely on tourists and citizens alike, aiming to restore physical space and environmental quality to people and their relationship with the monument. These functions are further enhanced by the design of the surrounding urban elements, meticulously crafted to foster social interaction and improve the overall liveability of the site.