This thesis explores the role of design within landscape contexts, with the aim of identifying intervention strategies capable of enhancing the environment without altering its morphology or compromising its biodiversity. Through an in-depth analysis of the concept of landscape in its ecological, perceptual, cultural, and regulatory dimensions, the research highlights the need for a sustainable design approach in which design acts as a mediator between humans and the environment. The case study focuses on the territory of Melfi, a town in Basilicata characterized by significant historical and geological complexity, shaped by the volcanic activity of Mount Vulture and by the presence of distinctive elements such as the Haüynofiro Quarry, the Melfia stream, and the system of historic mills. The integrated landscape analysis—conducted through field surveys, thematic mapping, and direct observations—led to the identification of the “Haüynofiro Quarry Trail” as an emblematic route for studying the interactions between nature and culture. The design phase proposes the introduction of micro-actions and micro-interventions of landscape design at three strategic points along the trail: the naturalistic area of the mills, the historical quarry site, and the panoramic viewpoint. These interventions, guided by principles of minimal impact, habitat preservation, aesthetic integration, and educational value, aim to improve the experience of the landscape by making its environmental and cultural characteristics more legible without introducing invasive modifications. The research demonstrates how design, when applied consciously and contextually, can contribute to landscape enhancement by strengthening the relationship between communities, territory, and visitors. The thesis therefore proposes an operational model that can be replicated in other contexts, promoting a harmonious and sustainable relationship between humans and the natural environment.
La presente tesi esplora il ruolo del design nei contesti paesaggistici, con l’obiettivo di individuare strategie di intervento capaci di valorizzare l’ambiente senza alterarne la morfologia né comprometterne la biodiversità. Attraverso un’analisi approfondita del concetto di paesaggio nelle sue dimensioni ecologica, percettiva, culturale e normativa, il lavoro mette in luce la necessità di un approccio progettuale sostenibile, in cui il design agisce come mediatore tra uomo e ambiente. Il caso studio si concentra sul territorio di Melfi, città lucana caratterizzata da un’elevata complessità storica e geologica, segnata dall’attività vulcanica del Monte Vulture e dalla presenza di elementi identitari quali la Cava di Haüynofiro, il torrente Melfia e il sistema dei mulini storici. L’analisi integrata del paesaggio, condotta tramite sopralluoghi, mappature tematiche e osservazioni dirette, ha permesso di individuare nel “Percorso della Cava di Haüynofiro” un tracciato emblematico per studiare le interazioni tra natura e cultura. La fase progettuale propone l’inserimento di microazioni e microinterventi di landscape design in tre punti strategici del percorso: l’area naturalistica dei mulini, il sito storico della cava e il belvedere panoramico. Tali interventi, guidati da criteri di minimo impatto, tutela dell’habitat, integrazione estetica e valore educativo, mirano a migliorare la fruizione del paesaggio rendendone leggibili le caratteristiche ambientali e culturali senza introdurre modifiche invasive. La ricerca evidenzia come il design, applicato in modo consapevole e contestualizzato, possa contribuire alla valorizzazione del paesaggio, rafforzando il legame tra comunità, territorio e visitatori. La tesi propone dunque un modello operativo replicabile in altri contesti, volto a promuovere una relazione armoniosa e sostenibile tra l’uomo e l’ambiente naturale.
DESIGN, PATRIMONIO, CULTURA E PAESAGGIO A MELFI
PETRONI, FRANCESCO
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the role of design within landscape contexts, with the aim of identifying intervention strategies capable of enhancing the environment without altering its morphology or compromising its biodiversity. Through an in-depth analysis of the concept of landscape in its ecological, perceptual, cultural, and regulatory dimensions, the research highlights the need for a sustainable design approach in which design acts as a mediator between humans and the environment. The case study focuses on the territory of Melfi, a town in Basilicata characterized by significant historical and geological complexity, shaped by the volcanic activity of Mount Vulture and by the presence of distinctive elements such as the Haüynofiro Quarry, the Melfia stream, and the system of historic mills. The integrated landscape analysis—conducted through field surveys, thematic mapping, and direct observations—led to the identification of the “Haüynofiro Quarry Trail” as an emblematic route for studying the interactions between nature and culture. The design phase proposes the introduction of micro-actions and micro-interventions of landscape design at three strategic points along the trail: the naturalistic area of the mills, the historical quarry site, and the panoramic viewpoint. These interventions, guided by principles of minimal impact, habitat preservation, aesthetic integration, and educational value, aim to improve the experience of the landscape by making its environmental and cultural characteristics more legible without introducing invasive modifications. The research demonstrates how design, when applied consciously and contextually, can contribute to landscape enhancement by strengthening the relationship between communities, territory, and visitors. The thesis therefore proposes an operational model that can be replicated in other contexts, promoting a harmonious and sustainable relationship between humans and the natural environment.I documenti in UNITESI sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14253/109128