In detail 38: San Michele Cemetery, Venice

2005-02-11T00:00:00

Model of a section through the courtyard to the first phase of the scheme which involves the extension of the existing island.

A new retaining wall structure will allow Venice’s cemetery to be extended to an undeveloped corner of San Michele island. The second phase of the project involves the construction of a whole new island using the same technique.

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