Lignano Sabbiadoro - viale Europa, 26
Fotografia: Archivio Aldo Bernardis
The Lignano Sabbiadoro Town Hall, designed by Aldo Bernardis and constructed between 1968 and 1973 at Viale Europa 26, is a significant architectural work in the urban fabric of the city. Bernardis designed an open complex that interacts with a large surrounding space, emphasizing the central role of public function. The expansive external area is not only aesthetic but also functional, allowing the building to symbolically engage with the community and its environment.
A key feature of the design is the monumental internal atrium, which serves as a bridge between the exterior and interior, adding a representative and formal dimension to the complex. The atrium's grandeur highlights the institutional importance of the Town Hall within the community.
The exterior architecture features a series of tapered pillars that define the perimeter of the building. These structural elements provide a regular visual rhythm, creating a porticoed space that invites visitors to pass through. The tapered pillars give the building a symbolic and introspective quality, reflecting a formal rigor.
In creating this work, Bernardis appears to have drawn inspiration from two iconic structures of the 1960s: Le Corbusier's Convent of La Tourette and Kenzo Tange's Kurashiki City Hall. These references imbue the building with cultural and architectural memory, linking the past to the present.
Lignano: Public Works and Tourist Development (1970-2000)