Resilient architecture in a living landscape: a proposal for the former Perotti Barracks call

The objective of this thesis is to explore strategies for the redevelopment of a disused urban area in Bologna, specifically the Fossolo Due Madonne area of the Savena district. The project focuses on the site of the former Perotti Barracks and is conceived as a potential response to the international Reinventing Cities competition, organized by the C40 network. The aim is to propose innovative and sustainable solutions capable of generating environmental, economic, and social value, while addressing contemporary challenges of urban regeneration. The design process investigates how green infrastructures, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and biodiversity can be integrated into a coherent masterplan that also promotes accessibility, safety, and social inclusion. Particular attention is given to the role of hybrid spaces, such as the portico and flexible pavilions, which act as connective infrastructures between the neighbourhood and the park, hosting cultural, recreational, and community activities. The reflections and methodological approach were guided by supervisor Beatrice Turillazzi and co-supervisors Jacopo Carli and Anna Letizia Monti, whose encouragement fostered creative solutions to overcome the difficulties often encountered in professional practice.