The redevelopment of the porticoes of Piazza del Popolo and Largo Casali, in the historic centre of Casalpusterlengo, was conceived with the aim of enhancing urban quality and perceptual continuity across some of the city's most representative public spaces. The project, designed by architects Alberto Giancani and Giulia Sarmenghi, in collaboration with Alfonso Ventura, is part of a broader urban regeneration strategy focused on enhancing the existing heritage and improving the usability of collective spaces.
The intervention involved the porticoes overlooking the two squares, restoring formal unity and a renewed perceptual quality to the covered spaces. Particular attention was paid to accessibility and safety, through design solutions capable of fostering inclusive and continuous use of the public space.
A distinctive feature of the project is the design of the new flooring, developed through a sequence of bands perpendicular to the direction of the walkway. This choice marks the rhythm of the space and introduces a unifying sign within a context characterised by buildings belonging to different eras and architectural languages.
As a whole, the intervention helps redefine the identity of Casalpusterlengo's central spaces, reinforcing their character as welcoming, recognisable places suited to contemporary urban life.