FOGGIA UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE

The history of the Military District on Via Fuiani is a living architectural diary etched in stone, documenting eight centuries of continuous evolution. The site has transitioned from a 13th-century Franciscan sanctuary to a Napoleonic garrison, a Bourbon barracks, and even a cholera hospital. Each era has left a physical imprint, creating a complex deeply stratified by historical shifts. By repurposing this heritage into a modern university residence, a bridge across time is established. Through the architecture, students and visitors are invited to recognize the diverse pasts that have shaped the city. The walls and structural details act as a legible language, allowing anyone to read history simply by observing the building's layers. Building on this historical foundation, the strategic restoration "re-stitches" the site into Foggia’s urban fabric, connecting the historic center with residential hubs like Piazza Aldo Moro. The vitality of student life breathes new meaning into these ancient corridors, transforming a once-closed military site into a living chronicle. By opening the southern garden as a public plaza and integrating the future Giordaniano Museum, the project fosters civic interaction through shaded communal spaces and informal concerts. By respecting original materials and restoring the clarity of its 19th-century facades, the project ensures this heritage remains a visible, living chronicle where new generations can reside within the preserved history of their city.

Design: Ferruccio Novelli & Aleks Forystek

Visualization: Pushkaraj Tambdey