Piazza Maria Carta,PdP, Cagliari Italy

A new beating heart for the community

Maria Carta Square is conceived as a place of encounter, reflection, and play.
At its centre rises a great sculpture of vapor, a dynamic and interactive installation that changes shape over time — much like the life of the community that surrounds it. Water, a primordial element, gathers on the ground creating a magical mirror, where each person can see themselves reflected: a symbol of shared identity, memory, and future.

This square is a social and playful platform, where everyday life meets beauty: spaces to pause and meet, restaurants and cafés overlooking the promenade, green lawns with benches, shaded areas, and playgrounds for children. Every element contributes to an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and full of life.

The design celebrates sustainability and respect for natural materials, through a careful selection of textures and finishes that dialogue with light and the surrounding landscape.
The landscape design is based on the use of native plant species — trees and shrubs typical of the region, chosen for their resilience and their ability to express the authentic spirit of the place. Their seasonal blooms and shifting colors turn the square into a living organism, in harmony with the natural rhythm of time.

Maria Carta Square is a tribute to the community: a space that breathes with it, welcomes it, and reflects it.
A place to meet, to recognize oneself, and to celebrate life together in the present moment.