Constant Motion

The project Constant Motion is focused on the redevelopment of the area of the previous freight yard located between the Portici’s Reggia lower park and the Enea Research Center. The main purpose of the project is the connection of these two areas of the city of Portici, both cultural sites: in one is located the Reggia hosting the agriculture department of the University, while in the other are located the Research Center and the port of Granatello, identifying in these realities, to be improved and promoted, a great resource for the city. In order to reach this goal a study of the city has been carried out, in particular a study of the planning area, that is the previous freight yard, highlighting also the critical aspects: issues in going across the city; lack of public areas in which promoting ethical cultural activities; lack of parking spaces. This research promotes projectual actions that deal with these critical aspects in order to improve the potential. In an attempt to connect the Reggia and the area of the Enea Research Center it has been designed a building covering also an infrastructural role. In order to achieve the goal, firstly, a system of public stairs and lifts has been designed, then a public pedestrian ramp that serves as extension of the first floor terrace allowing to climb safely the tracks of Ferrovie dello Stato located between the two areas examined. The building has a basement used as a car parking and three upper floors. The surface of the building diminishes from the basement to the second floor reaching a total covered area of 5579sqm.