A new jetty has been built in Burano (VE). This comes as the first of a new series of jetties in an important restructuring program that foresees the replacement of the old ACTV jetties with new ones, in order to meet the latest needs with regard to comfort and functionality. Four new Jetties will follow, all with the same characteristics: the main ones are the fact of being discreet and environment friendly, considering the delicate environment they are based in, and the use of materials requiring little maintenance, taking into account the aggressive water environment of the “Laguna”.
The young Architects Pierpaolo Fugali e Luca Gasparini, based outside Venice, have met this challenging task in close co-operation with the Client and under strict supervision by the Venice Superintendence to Architectural and Landscape Heritage (Soprintendenza dei Beni Soprintendenza dei Beni Architettonici e Paesaggistici di Venezia e Laguna).
The first jetty has been built in Burano. It is T-shaped with tilted wings on which two floating pontoons are hooked and it's made of a traditional reinforced concrete structure resting on poles in 57 metres of water.
The works are, in fact, characterised by their “technical” and “modern” nature, aiming to minimise the environmental impact but not to camouflage their presence.
The ample transparent surfaces consist of window and door frames with EN1.4404(AISI 316L) stainless steel profiles. This alloy is specifically designed for marine works and it's made of Cr-Ni-Mo with a very low carbon content, non-magnetic and it offers great resistance to localised corrosion. The North side is entirely made of glass to enjoy the view on the “laguna” and in particular on Torcello island.

WORK: New ACTV jetty in Burano (VE)
PROJECT: Archh. Pierpaolo Fugali e Luca Gasparini – Venezia Mestre

WORKSHOP: M.G. di Moro e Guerra Snc – Fiume Veneto (PN)