Cycle-Pedestrian Path Underpass and Piazza Mattarella

Piazza Mattarella represents a central hub for the city of Augusta: a space of daily passage and connection between residential areas, services, and urban roads.

The intervention is part of a broader urban regeneration project promoted by the Municipality, structured in two complementary areas and oriented toward the enhancement of sustainable mobility and the quality of public space.

In a coastal context, exposed to salt spray, intense sunlight, and humidity cycles, the pavement plays a crucial role not only for immediate functionality, but for the overall durability of the work.

For the construction of the cycle-pedestrian path, Mosaico Drenante was adopted.

The color choice served a specific function: Giallo Mori for the cycle path, to ensure immediate recognition and safety; Occhialino for the pedestrian path, a neutral and textured tone consistent with the urban design of the square.

This dual configuration made it possible to distinguish functions without resorting to intrusive signage, maintaining material continuity and visual order across a large public surface.

The continuous surface ensures effective drainage of rainwater, mechanical stability, and comfort of use, contributing to elevating the overall quality of the urban space.

The intervention demonstrates how Mosaico Drenante can be used even in infrastructure contexts, where functional requirements are paramount, transforming a simple cycle path into a defining element of the urban project.