Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice
Project Id | 3371 |
Project Name | Antico Mercato, Siracusa, Italy |
Description | The area of the Old Market, in which there were parts of the Spanish defensive walls, was purchased by the City of Syracuse in 1885. Following the purchase, the Municipality decided to build a market for the city. Its construction began on 20 July 1899 and was completed in 1900. The building is located near the Temple of Apollo in Ortigia. |
Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project | The new activities are consistent with the current development dynamics of the Ortigia island, which is turning from a residential district into an area for both cultural tourism and leisure. The alterations carried out to adapt the building to the new use did not compromise its cultural identity. The new parts of the building are clearly recognisable. The new function is able to attract both citizens and tourists, increasing the vitality of the market area, mainly used in the morning. The reuse project carried out few alterations and mainly used local materials. |
Web links | http://archivio.archphoto.it/IMAGES/fidone/fidone.htm |
Country | Italy |
City size | Intermediate cities (between 50.000-1 million people) |
Construction period | 4-Steel and cement |
Adaptive reuse period | >2016 |
State of conservation | Medium conservation |
Vacancy before | Vacant |
Vacancy after | Temporarily used |
Cultural significance | National heritage| |
Typologies | Commercial | |
Ownership before | Public |
Ownership after | Public |
Management structure | The owner is also the manager| |
Managing body | Public| |
Funding full answer | Public funding (EU)| |
Barriers and bottlenecks | Regulatory (e.g. heritage regulations / authorities)|Administrative| |
total investment | 500.000 – 1.000.000 € |
Residential | no |
Cohousing | no |
Hotel accommodation | no |
BnbHostel accommodation | yes |
Commercial units | yes |
Wellness centres | yes |
Restaurant | yes |
Cafe | yes |
Public library | no |
Gardens | yes |
Education | yes |
Museum exhibition | yes |
Research | yes |
Cultural events | yes |
Theatre | no |
Conferences | yes |
Social uses | yes |
Community Hubs | no |
Incubator | no |
Cultural and Creative Industries hub | yes |
Innovative startups hub | no |
Circular economy enterprises hub | no |
Coworking spaces | no |
Workshop spaces | yes |
Living Lab | no |
Fab Lab | no |
Creative Hub | no |
Artist residencies | no |
Materials bank | no |
Repair Cafe | no |
Bike sharing place | no |
Sports facilities | no |
Other uses | yes |
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