Industrial heritage and landscape. The role of water in the architectural reactivation of the Burgo Paper Mill in Mantua

A multi-scalar, time-based approach to industrial heritage revitalization demonstrates the pivotal role of water in redefining cultural and natural landscapes. This study highlights how water can serve as a catalyst for architectural reactivation, particularly in the Burgo Paper Mill near Mantua, Italy—a site adjacent to UNESCO World Heritage. The research integrates socioeconomic and environmental design principles to propose innovative systems linking industrial artifacts with open spaces, aiming to enhance both local heritage and broader territorial frameworks. By leveraging recent ownership changes as an opportunity for transformation, the study bridges theoretical analysis with practical experimentation, offering a model for sustainable reconversion of industrial settlements.

Semprebon, G., Mikaelyan, M., & Fusari, D. (2017). Industrial heritage and landscape. The role of water in the architectural reactivation of the Burgo Paper Mill in Mantua. UPLanD - Journal of Urban Planning, Landscape & environmental Design, No 3: BLUE. https://doi.org/10.6092/2531-9906/5405