This article presents a brief overview of the historical development of Porto Marghera, one of the largest industrial ports in Europe, from its conception and construction between the late 19th and early 20th century, to its spectacular growth up to the mid-1970s, the subsequent employment and production crisis, and finally the reconversion that took place in the 21st century. In particular, the reconversion of a cooling tower into a multifunctional building, named “Venice Heritage Tower”, is described.
Porto Marghera: Rise, Decline and Reconversion of One of the Largest Industrial Ports in Europe
Gasparetto A.
2027-01-01
Abstract
This article presents a brief overview of the historical development of Porto Marghera, one of the largest industrial ports in Europe, from its conception and construction between the late 19th and early 20th century, to its spectacular growth up to the mid-1970s, the subsequent employment and production crisis, and finally the reconversion that took place in the 21st century. In particular, the reconversion of a cooling tower into a multifunctional building, named “Venice Heritage Tower”, is described.File in questo prodotto:
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