Avigliana, Italy

This work presents a proposal for a touristic center in the archaeological site of the Avigliana’s Castle, in the Avigliana city, L.ocated in the top of the Pezzulano peak (+440) and accessible only by walking through a stone natural path, the ruins’ grandiosity and importance remains, but in need for a reconnection with the city and the Valley.

Based on the understanding of the castle’s history, a specific site project was designed with three pavilions and a connection path, which dialogues with the ruins in a way that evokes the place’s imaginary and realm and its memory. The project aims to bring the castle’s importance back to the city and to the valley by telling its history, promoting encounters and appreciation, and respecting the archaeological site and its contemplative elements.