Crescent

Crescent is a semicircular building complex along Salerno's coastline featuring an open shopping gallery, residential apartments, and commercial areas. The seven-story structure maximizes the waterfront location, blending public spaces with private residences throughout its curved design.

Construction began in 2011 as part of a major urban renewal effort in Salerno's Santa Teresa district. The project aimed to reconnect the waterfront area with the city's broader urban fabric.

The semicircular facade blends classical arches with contemporary materials, reinterpreting a southern Italian building tradition for today. Visitors can experience this mix of old and new while strolling through the open shopping galleries.

The complex sits directly next to Liberty Square and the Mediterranean waterfront, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors can walk through covered galleries and find parking, shops, and services throughout the structure.

The complex includes two small parks with green spaces and planned fountain installations that create quiet zones within the bustling waterfront area. These integrated outdoor spaces offer visitors and residents a retreat from shopping and commercial activity.

Location: Salerno

Inception: 2011

Architects: Ricardo Bofill

GPS coordinates: 40.67711,14.75269

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52