Parco del Colle Bellaria Antenna/Landmark

Description

Object of the Competition The competition focuses on the landscaping and redesign of an area currently occupied by a series of telecommunications antennas. Partially owned by the Town of Salerno, the site is situated atop the Bellaria Hill and includes the entrance area, internal paths, parking and a belvedere in a public park.

The objective is to recover the use of this panoramic park in the heart of the city and, simultaneously, to ensure maximum safety for residents and visitors through the environmental rehabilitation of the entire area and the realisation of a safe and functional Telecommunications Antenna. The design of the new Antenna must minimise visual and electromagnetic impact and constitute an expression of contemporary design able to represent an urban Landmark that substitutes the numerous, obsolete and disturbing antennas currently situated atop a series of unattractive and intrusive steel structures.  

The Jury will evaluate the submissions received based on the following criteria and weighting:  

a) Architectural Design (40 Points) With particular reference to the Telecommunications Antenna the design must express elevated quality and timelessness, balancing elegance, lightness and an original image with technological functionality. The proposal must be compatible with the quality and use of the site. The design must be integrated within the landscape to minimise its impact. Designs must allow for the future expansion in the number of concessions for telecommunications, telephone and broadband devices.   

b) Sustainability (20 Points) The proposal must demonstrate values of economic and environmental sustainability, in relation to costs of construction and management, as well as the possibility to recycle/reuse materials at the end of their lifecycle. In particular the following should be analysed: cost of works and insertion within the site, safety and impact of the construction site, running and maintenance costs.  

c) Feasibility (20 Points) The proposal must satisfy and fully adhere to applicable urban and landscape planning regulations. The feasibility of the proposal will also be evaluated in relation to local geological, seismic and climatic conditions and regulations and laws on electromagnetic pollution prevention.  

d) Landscape Requalification (20 Points) A great deal of attention must be paid to the general requalification of the Bellaria Hill Park and to the use and safety of the site, above all in the most accessible and panoramic areas. Proposals must also examine suitable accessibility and the safety of the area beneath the Antenna and related technological services.