Ca’ Corniani Landscape Enhancement, Venice

The project develops on multiple levels: the widespread increase in landscape and ecological quality and the creation of a fully equipped network of cycle and pedestrian paths with rest areas and signage with directions and information, connecting with the surrounding territory. The enhanced company site effectively attracts and welcomes visitors so that in the future, they will be able to appreciate other upgraded settings, such as the currently disused fish-farming tanks.

Our landscape project introduces a unique element in the access areas: contemporary art. This cultural ‘acupuncture’ serves as a device to mark and interpret the “thresholds of the future.” An Art Competition with five internationally renowned artists was held to conceive site-specific works. Through a creative process, these works tell the story of the layered territory of Ca ‘Corniani, starting with its resources – nature and agriculture – and its inhabitants.

It is now possible to live the landscape in an aware manner and to increase the well-being of the entire territory of Caorle. All this is with a view to intelligent, sustainable growth in complete harmony with agricultural productivity.