Situated between the historic hamlet of Regio Parco and the Po river, the Manifattura Tabacchi complex has a significant environmental and historic-architectural value. Built in the 18th century, it is safeguarded by MIBACT, the Italian Ministry of Culture, and is one the most ancient factories in the city. Its redevelopment envisages the creation of some residential areas (free, social housing and university residences) as well as commercial and management office areas. It consists of industrial warehouses, service facilities, sheds and small buildings, from one up to four storeys.
The conversion of the historic Manifattura Tabacchi will allow for the redevelopment of the entire northeastern district of Turin and the re-functionalization of the existing green areas.
The recovered spaces will house a Cultural Hub with university residences and student services, as well as high-level training rooms, and an Archival Hub with consultation rooms, a study center, and a storage facility for the State Archives pertaining to the General Directorate of Archives of Turin, Asti, Biella, Cuneo, and Verbania, under the Ministries of Culture and Justice. The residential areas will facilitate the creation of a true interuniversity campus.
This ambitious project, which will effectively reshape part of the capital of Piedmont, will also be funded through resources from the PNRR and the Next Generation EU program.