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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: The "Fair Trade City" in the ex Slaughter-house: eco-compatible and biological fair trade market.

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Use of passive strategies, suitable solutions for air conditioning. The energetic potential from the natural systems.

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Bio-agrcoltural's Market

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Historic buildings

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Conference's room

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Access to Bio-bar

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Sale of bio-products

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Photovoltaic systems

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    Project update 2011 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Transparency trough the square

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Roofed spaces - Opened spaces

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    Project entry 2005 - Alternative Economy City in the Ex-Slaughterhouse, Rome, Italy: Team image

The innovative proposal for the reuse of an abandoned facility – a former slaughterhouse – in Italy is merited for the effort to bring new life to a historical setting. Specifically noteworthy is the idea of site recycling, a measure that promises to generate new activities and connections within the city. Considerable effort has been made to respond to communal needs while remaining sensitive to the existing context. 

Last updated: April 07, 2005 Rome, Italy

Social equity and cooperation is encouraged at all stages of the project’s development. Instead of pursuing a purely profit-oriented goal, the team expresses respect for ethical values by promoting the use of organic and fair-trade products. Also significant is the collective initiative established between architects, planners, and politicians. Great care has been given to the integration of new functions within the vacant structure without altering its original form, promising a rich program of cultural activities.