Zaha Hadid's Salerno Maritime Terminal Opens April 25

On Monday, April 25, the maritime terminal in Salerno designed by the late Anglo-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid will be inaugurated with a commemorative lecture by Stefano Boeri. Conceived as "an oyster with a hard outer shell enclosing fluid and soft elements inside," the structure features a tempered roof acting as a protective shield against the Mediterranean sun. Its sculptural form marks the transition from land to sea, solid to liquid, both aesthetically and functionally. Located on Molo Manfredi between the commercial port and the city's seafront, the terminal is built from concrete, glass, and ceramic roofing. It guides passengers through three focal points: the ticket office, restaurant, and waiting room. The station spans 4,500 square meters across two levels divided into three interconnected blocks: administrative offices, a ferry terminal, and a cruise ship terminal. At night, its lighting serves as a beacon for the ancient port. This is one of Hadid's last architectural projects in Italy. Photos by Giacomo Santoro offer a preview.