Verdant Via Regina Public Garden Dangles Over Lake Como in Italy

When <a href="http://lorenzonoe.com/#/4-PUBLIC-SPACES">Lorenzo Noe Studio</a> was tasked with creating the new Via Regina Public Garden in Brienno, Italy, they were asked not to interfere with the magical site overlooking Lake Como. A beautiful stone wall with 3 arches could not be altered at all, nor does it have the structural support to bear loads, which is why the designers moved this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/green-space/">inspiring new green space</a> further over - just below the city's historical center and cemetery. Click through our pics for the spectacular results.

Lorenzo Noe Studio was tasked with giving Brienno in Italy a green facelift

It was important that the existing structures were left intact

The Via Regina Public Garden was situated below the city cemetery

A stone wall with 3 arches could not be altered and it doesn't bear loads

The plaza consists of a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a loading stage

It was crucial that everything fit the historical character of Brienno

The southern edge of the park accommodates the rest rooms, storage area, and the dock

Steel cables between the plaza and ground level support climbing plants

Instead of feeling constrained by the small budget and site constraints, Lorenzo Noe was inspired by it

This beautiful project is an inspiring example of sustainable design

The park appears to dangle precariously over Lake Como