history and silence along the Sile in TrevisoAlzaia or Restera two Latin names for a single shorewhere the awakening of spring invites new discoveries The towpath of the Sile in Treviso is an oasis of peaceloved by walkerson foot and by bicycle those of the GiraSile or even those of the Venice-Munich despite the proliferation of routes (or their names) the only true direction is indicated by him The river that embraces and crosses Treviso and then continues in a south-easterly direction towards the sea Which arrives in the city after having transformed the uncertain flow of its springs into a wide riverbed and after having welcomed other tributaries – as Dante also knew well (“Dove Sile e Cagnan s’accompagna”) – leaves the city with a sinuous course from the Ponte della Gobba (which takes its name from an ancient tavern) the “lower part” of the river begins and also begins a fascinating walk in nature and history among the bright colors of the fruit trees in bloom and all the green ranges that nature offers when you wake up the itinerary winds through many different frames of great naturalistic suggestion and not only The ancient towpath of the horsemen.This is the Alzaia del Sile that is the shore from where the oxen or the horses pulled the boats against the current tied with a rope called the towpath – from the Latin helciaria (to pull) – which gave the path its name which with the same procedure of “towpath” derives from the Latin restis (rope) And this is not a perilous display of etymology but a way to underline how ancient this practice was here Because here the transit of goods aboard large boats began at least in the Middle Ages and continued until the 1960s connoting these banks as an authentic road of work and trade of which some clear signs remain: hooks to block the horses ancient factories on the banks and above all mills whose names have also been famous throughout Europe branches to refresh the horsemen who guarded the draft animals: infrastructures that testify to the existence of a historic connection between inhabitants The burci cemetery.And then there are the large flat-bottomed transport boats many of these expensive-to-demolish river giants were abandoned in a bend where the waters almost completely submerged them creating an unusual scene of curved woods and greenery and where fish and birds found About twenty wrecks – mostly left there in 1974 (following the commercial defeat of the owners overwhelmed by the rapeseed oil scandal that made the Chiari and Forti for which they transported the seeds falter) – went to fuel a precedent cemetery of boats since the tranquility of the place has always favored the abandonment of disused boats So much so that – warns the archaeologist Marta Laureanti who has been conducting studies on the site for two years – it could also house much older wrecks The area is currently only admirable from the shore: the walkways overlooking the boats are undergoing maintenance and will reopen A park for conservation.With the decline of river transport and of the economic and recreational activities that previously took place along the Sile that sort of emotional bond between the river and the inhabitants of its rivers loosened in the seventies A detachment that can be read in the heavy interventions on the territory: some architectural ugliness and a bit of neglect made their way on the banks of the Sile fortunately stopped by the establishment of the Regional River Park Authority in 1991 The villas on the river.Certainly not as famous as those of the Riviera del Brenta the numerous monumental villas that rise on the banks of the Sile thanks to the wealth of flora and fauna that surround them the Venetian nobles chose to build their country houses always keeping in mind both the Palladian lesson and the social and agricultural functions Among the Venetian villas that meet along the watercourse you can easily notice the sixteenth-century Villa Barbaro Valier (now Battaggia) with its elegant staircase that descends towards the river; the eighteenth-century Villa Fanio Cervellini in Cendon; Villa Barbaro Gabbianelli in Lughignano which Caterina Cornaro gave to her bridesmaid Fiammetta for her wedding ume inside a park of majestic poplars; the imposing Villa Mantovani Orsetti in Casale and its barn Casier’s yard.A square that is a port And if the ancient town hall and the main church are located right there that’s enough to establish the centrality of navigation in the life of the town that still hosts the most important port on the Sile the life of Casier’s yard was marked by the nursery of boats and the shipyards on the road to Casale sul Sile remind us that navigation is still alive here That water is part of the local culture is testified by the curious hydro-chronometer in front of the church: a water-operated clock made in 2003 by Alberto Gorla one of the most popular Italian watchmakers there has been an authentic swarm of projects around the Sile the Oasi d’Acque e di Sapori project should be mentioned born from the agreement between the Park Authority and the municipalities of the river bank to organize the tourist offer of the river territories HOW TO GETThe Ponte della Gobba then on foot or by bikeGetting to Treviso is easy with the A27 (Treviso Sud exit) or with the SS13 Pontebbana The Sile and its tributaries cross it at various points and the proposed walk begins just outside the perimeter of the walls (Porta Carlo Alberto) from the station to the Ponte della Gobba it is about 10 minutes on foot to get there directly about twenty if you cross a bit of the historic center But also so susceptible that it almost completely disappeared when It took the experience of Lipu and the dedication of an enthusiast who made his land available to him in the Sile Park Today in the Centro Cicogne between Silea and Casale sul Sile (via Sant’Elena 106) you can admire the elegant birds – in the acclimatization aviaries or in the wild – and numerous other wild animals including local trees and a flower garden that welcomes colorful butterflies at the mouth of the tributary Mire that fueled its business Molino Toso (also called “little Stucky” due to an erroneous attribution to the technical study of the Giudecca mill) is an example of nineteenth-century industrial architecture that blends in well with the river landscape showing a rather lacking respect for the environment An evident contrast that also tells the story of the Sile Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto Regala o regalati un abbonamento al Giornale della Vela cartaceo + digitale e a soli 69 euro l’anno hai la rivista a casa e in più la leggi su PC IngeMar è nata nel 1979 dalla passione per il mare e l’ingegneria di Lorenzo Isalberti che determinato a coniugare le sue due grandi passioni decise di costruire pontili galleggianti Nacque così 45 anni fa un’azienda 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(Campania) per la cui riqualificazione è già pronto un progetto all’avanguardia PER COMUNICARE CON LA REDAZIONE02 535 811111 – speciali@panamaeditore.it PER LA PUBBLICITÀSenior account:Guido De Palma:tel Cookie policyPrivacy policy 02 535811 111/200abbonamenti@panamaeditore.it Kieron Marchese Kieron is a freelance writer and Digital Consultant who doesn't consider himself a design lover but a user of design - which to him is more than enough Masiero Masiero has transformed from a small atelier in Northern Italy’s Casale sul Sile to one of the world’s leading specialists in lighting.  A passion for blending traditional Italian craftsmanship with sophisticated contemporary aesthetics drives Masiero which sees the brand enlisting a network of internationally famous designers year on year Together with the brand and in-house R&D department they interpret the brand’s style to create luminous works of art It starts with Masiero sending a brief to the designers indicating guidelines such as mood sometimes the company receives proposals from designers that are born from their own inspiration a special relationship is forged between the designer and Masiero’s in-house team which works towards producing the finest shapes and finishes.  “The challenge is to try to faithfully respect the designer’s idea by solving all the problems of product industrialization,” says the company also considering the fact that ideas must be industrialised in an economically sustainable way we bring experience in metal processing and the technological innovation in the management of light and flexibility that distinguishes us.” “This allows us to adapt the product to different needs—for designers knowing they have flexibility in terms of color and size can make the world of difference in managing a project We also provide the support of a commercial network in 80 countries and marketing activities to support the product and the designer himself “One of my favorites, which I followed from the very beginning of the creative process, was Horo by Pierre Gonalons,” recalls Alessia D’Alesio, Global Marketing Manager for Masiero. She manages collaborations and knows first-hand the creative potential collaboration brings to the company. It recently won the Good Design Award 2021 a prestigious international award awarded to the best design products “Pierre’s creative idea was faithfully respected in the design we worked internally in identifying the best way to illuminate it in finishing the frame and in choosing a glass that was decorative but delicate at the same time.” [ Read also Masiero goes gold with icons collection celebrating 40th anniversary ] a sandwich construction comprises two circles of prismatic glass held together by an outer frame – the perfect representation of an ultimate golden icon: the sun “The idea was a disc of light that is a light show at the same time,” explains Gonalons come from my passion for handcrafted materials that tell a story to each of us.” “The search for materials and finishes is one of Masiero’s great qualities so the collaboration with Masiero developed very naturally The prototype elaboration phase was a very happy moment with a great capacity for modification and improvement.” As well as glass, Horo features another material that is particularly important for Masiero—metal The firm has extensive experience and a strong skill base in metalwork which takes shape thanks to the skilled hands of craftspeople inside the brand’s workshop who master the material to create unique objects “The hand-finished metal finishes made in the Masiero workshop are absolutely unique at this competitive price level,” says Gonalons Venetian designer Giovanni Battista Gianola and Masiero shared the same common ground. In fact, it was the intrinsic quality of the brand’s materials that informed Gianola’s Sound collection “Upon entering the workshops I was fascinated by the artisans’ ability to create perfect curves of shiny tubes that brought my mind back to the musical instruments that since I was a child I have always found fascinating,” he explains.  The collection draws on the idea that material and shape are integral to the sound of an instrument Gracefully shaped arms support glass diffusers surrounded by wide metal shades that create sconces chandeliers and pendant lights with a layered artful look reflective of the designer’s lyrical style.  Giovanni details how the collaborative partnership gave space for such expression: “Creating a new lamp means entering into a profound relationship with the brand understanding its DNA and choosing the materials that tell the background of the brand “Masiero has an eclectic spirit with a deep belonging to the spirit of my Venice—it looks like me,” says Gianola “It’s not influenced by passing fashions but seeks its own personal and recognizable path that arises from a love of materials that it has always worked with.” he chose to tell a Venetian story inspired by the “nappine” (tassels) an ornament typical of the sumptuous rooms in the city’s stately homes which removed any hint of classical legacy Masiero’s artisans produced a series of 10 modern pendants which can be combined to create various installations.  “It’s the collaborative work that generates virtuous processes and the exchange of knowledge which leads to interesting forms,” he says.  [ Read also Reinterpreting traditional icons with minimalism: Nappe collection by Masiero ] “Masiero is a brand with so much experience,” says Italian designer Oriano Favaretto “It knows how to combine the contemporaneity of its proposals with a strong attachment to the code of its origins; quality of workmanship which is an approach to projects and a sharing of perspectives that I love.” He created the Honicé collection in 2018 to honour the brand’s history A series of suspension lamps and wall lights are characterised by a striking combination of materials forming contemporary LED pendants in opaque gold or brass finishing with a natural onyx diffuser designers and design brands have been putting their heads together to create wonderfully innovative masterpieces that combine their celebrated styles But how does one orchestrate a successful collaboration?  Gonalons says it’s “the assessment of strengths between the company and the designer,” which Masiero seems to have mastered over the years “Masiero understood my creative identity and I understood their history and production capacity,” he says when recalling the time he spent working with the brand.  which leads to a genuine meeting and sharing of minds dealing with designers is always fascinating they are a hotbed of ideas and this fascinates us here at Masiero,” says D’Alesio Global Marketing Manager for Masiero.  “It is essential for the company to receive creative lymph from the outside,” explains the brand “The designer should be able to express his creativity thinking about what our potential client is looking for from us we offer all the experience of 40 years of business aimed at producing items that are beautiful get to know the most interesting Design trends & innovations (Innovative StartUp) Registered office: Via Aurelio Saffi 29 20123 Milan (Italy)  |  VAT no.: 10565330965  |  ROC no.: 36152  |  REA no.: MI-2541466  |  Share capital: 12.540€ "To tell the truth, I thought about it a bit before the last races. I knew I could go fast and get close to the time for the World Championship. I was almost sure I could enter, even if I was certain when I read my name in the list of players called up. It was a great moment of joy and satisfaction, but I also feel a sense of responsibility in representing my country in such an important competition." "I had bet everything on the Sette Colli and at the end the condition wasn't the best, but now I'm recovering. We'll also make the most of the week of preparation in Japan before the races." Will he do the 50 breaststroke with what goal? "I would just like to be able to enjoy this whole experience to the fullest and certainly try to give my best. If I do all this, then I will go home happy: this is my goal." "I arrived in 2019. I was still very young but right from the start it was very nice to train with great champions and this helped me. It still encourages me today because I see the people I would like to reach". Lots of champions to take inspiration from. "I moved precisely because I wanted to train with Martina Carraro and Fabio Scozzoli, as well as under the guidance of Cesare Casella. This was the main reason, because I think that if you have the right character, being close to champions can only help you and it can be the factor that turns you around."