TEAM:
Roberto Ferlito Main partner
Alessandra Faticanti Main partner
Rafael De la Torre , architect
Magali Peralta Cases , junior architect
Assigned Typology: Public facilities, landsacape
Client: Public
Project phase: settled International Competition
Date: 2026
New Nicotera Waterfront
The new waterfront of Nicotera is conceived as a gentle stitch between the city and the sea. An open and continuous landscape where physical and symbolic barriers dissolve, allowing the shoreline to become a shared civic space. What was once a space of transit is transformed into a place of presence—slower, calmer, and more human.
The design draws inspiration from the maritime world: flowing lines, elongated forms, and wooden surfaces echo the movement of waves and boats at rest, shaping a recognizable yet understated identity. The ground itself becomes a narrative, guiding movement and framing moments of pause, encounter, and contemplation.
Walking and cycling unfold along a green corridor where nature filters views, softens the edge of the city, and restores a balanced relationship with the sea. Access to the beach is clear and intuitive, distributed along the entire waterfront, encouraging an even and natural use of the shore. Small shaded spaces, seating, and places to stop invite everyday life to settle along the water’s edge.
A sequence of key places structures the experience: moments of arrival, spaces that celebrate local maritime culture, areas for gathering and events, and quieter settings for rest, sport, and sunset views. Together, they form a waterfront that is both active and reflective, capable of changing rhythm throughout the day and across the seasons.
The result is a living landscape—resilient, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the identity of Nicotera—where the city gently meets the horizon, and the sea becomes part of daily life once again.
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