Design for Remote Areas. Co-designing services in the Upper Stura Valley

This thesis deals with design for placemaking, specifically applied in the remote context of Pietraporzio, a village located in the Upper Stura Valley in Italy. It is about the re-design of the local bakery, enhancing its social value within the local community. “La Biga - The Upper Valley Bakery” is a multipurpose center offering diverse but complementary essential services to village life. In addition to serving as a point of sale for basic goods, it assumes a relevant role as a cultural and social hub, inviting residents and tourists to share social moments and engage in active community building.