Rione La Loggetta, Residential district in Fuorigrotta, Naples, Italy
Rione La Loggetta is a residential neighborhood in Fuorigrotta featuring buildings of varying heights, including an eight-story tower and a fully arcaded structure along Mario Gigante Street. The buildings combine reinforced concrete, tuff stone, and volcanic rock in construction methods typical of 1950s Naples.
The neighborhood was built between 1955 and 1957 under architect Giulio De Luca's direction, funded by CECA to house steel industry workers. Its development followed a plan that involved multiple architects designing separate sections.
The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes sits at the heart of the neighborhood and shapes daily religious life for residents. It serves as a gathering place and spiritual anchor for the community.
The neighborhood is easily walkable and offers clear orientation through its regular street layout and building arrangement. The infrastructure was designed for everyday activities, so shops and services are located nearby.
Four separate architectural teams led by Carlo Cocchia, Renato D'Ambrosio, Gerardo Mazziotti, and Elio Lo Cicero designed different sections of the neighborhood, resulting in varied building styles across areas. This division created an architecturally diverse district despite its unified origin as a single housing development.
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