A lot was put on the plate, on the public fruition side, during the presentation of the project which was also attended by the institutions: the reduction of via Melchiorre Gioia between six to four lanes to make room for rows of trees and cycle paths, pedestrian paths in the whole area, which will be transformed into a green area, a new tower - the residential one, with the first three public floors - which ideally incorporates the “botanical logic” of the Library of the Trees of which, together with the bridge-botanical garden, it will become a logic continuation, open to all.
The bridge, raised above the current one with a greenhouse roof, will become a city hub, with open spaces for events and exhibitions, areas for meetings and wellness, a laboratory for sharing information on the climate and environmental impact. “Greenhouses of the 21st century must be immersive, educational, interactive and innovative experiences dedicated to the story of species,” said Liz Diller.
The new residential tower is also dedicated to the landscape with its 1,700 square meters of vegetation that will absorb 14 tons of CO2 and produce 9 tons of oxygen per year (the equivalent of a 10 thousand square meter forest). For citizens, this "vertical Italian garden" will offer a show of colors that change with the seasons thanks to the botanical species that will set it up, chosen based on the blooms.
With 2,770 square meters of photovoltaic panels, the tower will be able to self-produce 65% of its energy needs. The building includes wooden structural parts that will reduce its carbon footprint, including 1,800 cubic meters of wood for the floors that will save up to 3,600 tons of carbon dioxide in the construction phases.
