by InTrieste
A new chapter is set to begin for Trieste’s historic Campo Marzio railway station, as city and project officials unveiled an ambitious redevelopment plan that aims to blend the site’s industrial heritage with modern design and sustainability.
Mayor Roberto Dipiazza attended the presentation on Thursday, offering the city’s official support for the project during a ceremony held inside the former station, which has long stood as a symbol of Trieste’s railway past.
Among those present were Sabato Gargiulo of the FS Foundation, who serves as project manager; architect Andrea Abatecola from the PLAT design studio, responsible for the architectural planning; and engineer Gerardo Masiello of SM Strutture, in charge of structural design.
The redevelopment plan envisions transforming the disused complex into a contemporary cultural and functional hub that preserves the building’s historical identity while introducing new architectural and technological features.
A key element of the project is a new glass-and-steel roof designed to harmonize with the station’s early 20th-century architecture without compromising its character. The design also includes a panoramic pedestrian walkway offering visitors new views of the entire complex and the surrounding area.
According to the project’s coordinators, all restoration work will follow principles of respectful and reversible renovation. Modern construction methods, low-visibility systems, and energy-efficient technologies will be employed to ensure minimal environmental impact and maximum protection of the site’s historical value.
Once completed, the revitalized Campo Marzio station is expected to serve as a link between Trieste’s past and future—an emblem of the city’s continuing efforts to preserve its architectural heritage while adapting to contemporary urban needs.
