Former Arsenal

Pavia | Italy
Project
Vittorio Grassi Architects
Client
State Property Agency of Lombardy
Period
2025
Services Provided
Preliminary, Schematic and Detail Design
Use
Public Administration Offices
Contract Value
5,300,000.00 euros
Gross Floor Area
37,000 sqm
Land Area
76,000 sqm
Space Planning
Vittorio Grassi Architects Srl - Parcnouveau Stp Srl
Structural Design
Iconia Civil Engineering Ltd.
Fire Prevention
F&M Ingegneria SpA
MEP Design
Artelia Italia SpA
Urban and Landscape Design
Parcnouveau Stp Ltd.
Cost Control and Project Management
Artelia Italia SpA

The project involves the redevelopment of a significant area of approximately 140,000 square meters, known as the Ex-Arsenale.
This site stands out for its significant environmental and naturalistic value. Located along the Ticino River and crossed by the Navigliaccio canal, the Ex-Arsenale area represents a unique opportunity for the enhancement and regeneration of the local area.

The road network is a key element of the project and includes a circular route along the eastern perimeter of the site for light traffic and a boulevard on the western side. The plan also includes parking areas and east-west connections to provide better public accessibility.

The project will meet both the technical and functional needs of the public administrations that will occupy the upgraded buildings, as well as the objectives of hydraulic safety and environmental rehabilitation of the site.
All project activities will comply with LEED HB and/or LEED BD+C certification protocols, as well as CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria), in line with the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) objectives defined by the Contracting Authority.

Water and green areas from the canal and the Ticino River embankment will be the qualifying elements of the project, the value of which will be further enhanced by ongoing redevelopment initiatives in the surrounding area. These interventions will help transform the Ex-Arsenal into the vital heart of a broader urban regeneration strategy.