Article source: MICROSCAPE architecture urban design AA

The area covered by the project is part of the northern basin of the lake Massacciuccoli; until the 40s of the twentieth century the area was occupied by the cultivation of rice, then replaced in the late ’60s by the Lotus’ Flowers – today one of the largest camp in Europe. The site was in a state of decay and neglected and the public use was denied. Today with the new pedestrian and cycling path it brings to the light a true “environmental jewel” that opens a new scenario in an area unfortunately largely deteriorated by urbanization strongly pervasive and of poor quality. The Cycling & pedestrian track “Lotus Flower”, in its length of 1km, connects the train station of Bozzano to the centre of Massarosa and it is an integral part of the system of the regional cycling routes dedicated to Giacomo Puccini and places related to his life.

Image Courtesy © Pietro Savorelli

• Architects: MICROSCAPE architecture urban design AA
• Project: Cycling & Pedestrian track Lotus Flower
• Location: Massarosa, Italy
• Photography: Pietro Savorelli
• Software used: Autocad, Primus, Photoshop, Sap 2000, 3D Studio.
  
• Client: Municipality of Massarosa
• Structures and security: Eng. A. Bertini
• Construction supervision: MICROSCAPE architecture urban design AA
• Contractor: ATI Bicicchi Felice srl + Cemenbit srl
• Dimension: 1 Km
• Amount: 400.000,00 euro

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