In Scampia, one of Naples’ most symbolic neighborhoods, a transformative project is underway—set to redefine the face of the city. Piloda Building/Operazione Srl, in collaboration with international architecture firm Settanta7, is leading the largest urban regeneration initiative ever launched in Naples.
The work, which began at the end of 2024, is part of the ambitious “ReStart Scampia” program. This wide-ranging plan includes the demolition of the Yellow and Red Vele buildings, the renovation of the Celeste Vela, and the construction of 433 new energy self-sufficient homes. The goal is not only to reshape the urban fabric of the district, but to restore dignity to an entire community.
At the heart of the transformation lies the Lotto M area, where 145 new housing units will be completed within 24 months. Ninety-seven units will be distributed across three buildings in Lotto A, while 48 more will be built in Lotto L, which will also include essential services such as nursery schools, a civic center, communal spaces, and venues for cultural and social activities. The entire district is designed as a sustainable green neighborhood, based on NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standards, combining environmental responsibility with quality living.
The project will engage 100 workers, 25 specialized companies, and 50 architects and designers from the Piloda Building team, generating a significant economic and employment impact. Funded with €159 million from the PNRR, PON METRO, and Periphery Programs, ReStart Scampia represents a firm institutional commitment to revitalize underserved urban areas.
But ReStart Scampia is more than just a construction project—it’s a process of deep regeneration. It acknowledges the past while shaping a new vision for the future. Even the design of the construction site tells a story: a narrow passage has been deliberately left between old and new structures, symbolizing a visible break between what was and what will be. The graffiti that still adorn the Celeste Vela bear witness to lives marked by hardship and resilience. Numbers like “303” and “506,” names like “Simona,” and the iconic image of Maradona are not just visual remnants—they are testimonies of identity, struggle, and belonging.
The new Scampia isn’t about erasure, but about memory transformed. It’s a place that renews itself without forgetting its roots—a place where architecture meets humanity, and where the future is being built, step by step, with the community at its core.
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