Reg.Nr. HA-2005/IT/14

Former Church of Santa Marta, Venice: recovery to portual acceptance sevices

The former Church of Santa Marta (14th century) is located on the western boundary of Venice. Co-operation between the IUAV (Venice University of Architecture), the Cultural Superintendency, the Municipality of Venice and the Port Authority, as led to the restoration of the ...
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Title:Former Church of Santa Marta, Venice: recovery to portual acceptance sevices
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: Italy
Town: Venice (Veneto)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church, offices
Actual use:Conference center, show room
Built: 14th century
The Jury's citation: For the harmonious integration of a multipurpose contemporary architecture within a 14th century church and the great respect for all traces of the building's history.
GPS:45°26'0,9"N; 12°18'40,5"E
Web, Links:

www.port.venice.it/en/the-church-of-santa-marta.html

Description:
The former Church of Santa Marta (14th century) is located on the western boundary of Venice. Co-operation between the IUAV (Venice University of Architecture), the Cultural Superintendency, the Municipality of Venice and the Port Authority, as led to the restoration of the abandoned church as a pilot project for improving Venice's port waterfront. The building has been restored prortraying the church's different building phases. The interior has been fitted with an independant contemporary metal structure clad with pear wood. Completely independant and wood-covered, the building has been converted to a venue for conferences and exhibitions including a cafeteria and shops.