Teatro Borsoni

Teatro Borsoni

The "Oltre la Strada" project aims to restore the Porta Milano district in the city of Brescia, focusing on three levels of intervention: infrastructure, urban planning, and socio-cultural aspects. The symbolic focal point of the redevelopment project is the theater, which serves as an example of urban regeneration through culture, situated in a former industrial area that has experienced progressive physical and social decline in recent decades. The new building takes the form of a 21x64-meter parallelepiped, standing 9 meters tall. At its center, the structure features a scenic tower approximately 19 meters high. Externally, the new building is characterized by an original prefabricated concrete construction system; contrasting with the massive cement wall, the entrance loggia is adorned with aluminum panels. The entrance area is carved into the parallelepiped with a deep, angled loggia measuring about 7 meters, featuring a bar accessible from both inside and outside. The foyer includes a ticket booth and cloakroom and has a double-height ceiling.

Il qual composto tutto di diamanti, uno allato all’altro, è molto ricco e vario, e fa bellissimo vedere. […] che non solo recano bellezza et ornamento infinito a quel contado, ma utilità e commodo grandissimo ai cittadini.

Giorgio Vasari (Le vite, 1568)

The intervention works on a new urban and community identity in an area that once hosted industrial activities, promoting the preservation of historical memory and strengthening connections with the neighborhood community

From industry to culture.

A new urban identity

Info

Location

Brescia - Italy

Status

Under construction

Client

Brescia Municipality

Total area

36220 sqm

Built area

7350 sqm

Program

Theatre

The sole person in charge of the procedure:
Arch. Gianpiero Ribolla

Assistance:
Arch. Gianluigi Barucco, Arch. Laura Treccani

Design, Coordination, and Technical Direction of the project:
Arch. Camillo Botticini (Botticini+Facchinelli ARW)

In collaboration with:
Brescia infrastrutture srl
Resp. Eng. Alberto Merlini

Project Leader:
Arch. Paola Daleffe (Brescia infrastrutture srl)

Project Team:
Arch. Stefano Bordoli, Arch. Paolo Livi, Eng. Massimo Torquati (Botticini+Facchinelli ARW)

Structural Consultants:
Eng. Alessandro Gasparini

Consultants for ITF and Electrical Design:
Eng. Andrea Andreis, Fabio Bolzoni

Acoustic Consultant:
Arch. Eleonora Strada

Artistic Direction of the works:
Arch. Camillo Botticini (Botticini+Facchinelli ARW)

General Direction of the works:
GAP PROGETTI SRL
Eng. Silvia Foini (fino a maggio 2022)

Technical Supervision of Plant Systems:
Eng. Fabio Zenocchini (Sigma Project Engineering S.R.L.)

Responsible for Mobile Furniture Design:
Arch. Alice Dodesini (DODiCI Architettura)

Graphics:
Glifo soc. coop.

Photo:
©Federico Covre

Project drawings

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