zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples' industrial zone transformation
Briefly

Zaha Hadid Architects' Napoli Porta Est masterplan focuses on revitalizing a fragmented urban area in Naples, Italy, by transforming a derelict industrial zone. The winning design incorporates infrastructure that adapts to future needs and introduces extensive public green spaces. Highlighted in the plan is the new Campania Region Headquarters, designed as a civic hub that optimizes energy efficiency through its bioclimatic features. The project addresses long-standing issues related to urban isolation while promising to blend nature and urban life, marking a significant step in one of Europe's largest urban regeneration endeavors.
The Napoli Porta Est masterplan aims at revitalizing Napoli's derelict industrial zone, creating a new urban park and enhancing public use of reclaimed railway yards.
The new Campania Region Headquarters serves as a civic hub, designed for energy efficiency with solutions like a dynamic facade system that mitigates heat gain.
A critical focus of the project is enhancing green spaces to improve connections to nature, addressing the psychological barriers posed by neglected urban areas.
Zaha Hadid Architects' approach incorporates sustainable strategies, including passive cooling and green roofs, aligning the redevelopment with modern environmental standards.
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