Orti Nuovi, ex Canossiane

A historic building becomes a new residential neighbourhood

In the heart of Bergamo, Vitali S.p.A. has played a leading role in the “Orti Nuovi” project, an urban regeneration project that will transform the former Canossian Sisters' complex in Via San Tomaso into a new residential and cultural space, under the banner of sustainability and respect for history.

Demolition work, which began in 2023, has involved the most degraded parts of the complex, with work carried out in a controlled manner and with low environmental impact. The project envisages the construction of 62 high-quality flats, with private gardens, coworking spaces, offices and common areas, in a balance between contemporary architecture and historical memory. A new cycle and pedestrian path will connect Via San Giovanni with the GAMeC courtyard, crossing the canal on a footbridge and integrating with the Suardi park. In addition, the historic Orti di San Tomaso area will be handed over to the municipality, doubling the public green space in the area and offering new spaces for the community. ‘Orti Nuovi’ is a concrete example of sustainable regeneration: a place that combines living, culture and nature, restoring value and identity to a historic area of the city.