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05/06/2026

HYDEA Beach Volley Tournament… Summer loading! ☀️

19/05/2026

Thanks to for featuring our Serravalle Pocket Gardens project at

The article explores HYDEA’s work at the first Italian outlet, where open spaces are reimagined through a system of themed gardens, ecological infrastructure, and sustainable solutions designed to transform the shopping experience into something more sensory, comfortable, and contemporary.

The feature also traces the evolution of outlet architecture, a field in which HYDEA has played a leading role, contributing to a growing emphasis on the quality of outdoor spaces and the integration of landscape and greenery.

The article is available both in Italian and English.

18/05/2026

Scopri il progetto Serravalle Pocket Gardens sull’ultimo numero di Paysage Topscape. L’approfondimento racconta l’intervento firmato HYDEA che reinterpreta gli spazi aperti del primo outlet italiano attraverso un sistema di giardini tematici, infrastrutture ecologiche e soluzioni sostenibili capaci di trasformare l’esperienza commerciale in un percorso più sensoriale, confortevole e contemporaneo.

L’articolo ripercorre anche l’evoluzione dell’architettura degli outlet, un ambito nel quale HYDEA ha avuto un ruolo da protagonista, contribuendo nel tempo a una crescente attenzione alla qualità dello spazio aperto e alla dimensione verde.

🔗https://www.hydea.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Articolo-Paysage-Hydea.pdf

30/03/2026

Con l’inaugurazione di sabato scorso si conclude ufficialmente il restauro del Parco di Pinocchio a Collodi, a cui abbiamo contribuito con progettazione esecutiva e direzione lavori, restituendo armonia, nuove chiavi di lettura e sostenibilità a questo luogo unico al mondo.

Sono stati conclusi i lavori finanziati dal Pnrr che hanno interessato i due parchi negli ultimi tre anni migliorandone la qualità

23/03/2026

We’re looking for a mid-senior hydraulic engineer (5-10 years professional experience) to join our International Infrastructure Department in Florence.

The role involves hydraulic design and modeling, developing climate adaptation and flood protection solutions, and collaborating with international project teams. English is a must; French or Spanish is a plus. Willingness to travel abroad is required.

If you’re ready to take on challenging international projects, apply now 🔗https://www.hydea.it/en/careers/

10/03/2026

Dopo oltre 40 anni di impegno, professionalità e passione, salutiamo con affetto Luciano Luciani, che conclude il suo percorso professionale e si avvia verso la meritata pensione.

Laureato con lode e diritto di pubblicazione in Scienze Forestali presso l’Università degli Studi di Firenze nel 1984, già dal 1985 Luciano ha iniziato a collaborare con Edafos, che nel 1990 si è fusa con Hydros, Dipla e Agriconsulting dando vita a HYDEA.
Socio di HYDEA e Responsabile del Settore Ambiente dal 1996, ha guidato con competenza e visione numerosi progetti a livello regionale, nazionale e internazionale. Nel corso della sua attività ha contribuito allo sviluppo di interventi complessi che spaziano dalla progettazione del paesaggio alla gestione di aree protette, dal monitoraggio e dagli studi di impatto ambientale per la realizzazione di infrastrutture alla pianificazione territoriale, fino alla tutela e valorizzazione del patrimonio naturale e culturale. In particolare, si è occupato di parchi a tema, percorsi naturalistici e nature-based solutions.

Oltre alle sue competenze professionali, Luciano è stato per tutti noi una presenza preziosa anche dal punto di vista umano, sempre capace con la sua ironia e il suo spirito positivo di alleggerire i momenti più impegnativi e di contribuire a mantenere in ufficio un clima sereno e collaborativo.

A Luciano vanno i nostri ringraziamenti per gli anni passati insieme e i migliori auguri per questa nuova fase della vita.
Ci mancherai!

30/01/2026

From 26 to 28 January 2025, La Réunion hosted an international museography training course for around fifteen cultural professionals and decision-makers from countries of the Indian Ocean region, organised by the Commission de l'océan Indien - Indian Ocean Commission, with the support of HYDEA, through its regional ICC programme on Cultural and Creative Industries, funded by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement. During the workshop, participants explored significant local examples and worked collaboratively on the concept and preparation of a travelling exhibition aimed at raising awareness of traditional architectures in the Indian Ocean region, drawing on a regional inventory developed by the participating countries.

The training focused on strengthening local capacities by introducing the principles of contemporary museology and an emerging approach to “emotional museological awareness”, responsive to the expectations of 21st-century audiences while respecting local cultural and heritage values. The programme combined theoretical inputs, regional and international case studies, and field visits in La Réunion, which served as shared references for the development of the exhibition.

Beyond capacity-building, the initiative also contributed to presenting the regional architectural inventory in all its dimensions -spaces, techniques and know-how - and to increasing public awareness of the cultural, bioclimatic and development potential of traditional Indo-Oceanic architectures, thereby supporting their long-term preservation.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Astrid Audibert, Christophe Graz and Paolo Lazzoni for their invaluable contribution to the organisation of the event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the local stakeholders who contributed to the success of this activity, in particular the Iconothèque historique de l'océan Indien - IHOI and David Gagneur for their expertise and support, Bernard Leveneur, expert in the traditional architectures of La Réunion, for his valuable insights and guidance, and Patrice Huet, Scientific Director of the Musée de la Cité du Volcan, for his contribution to the exchanges and field visits.

27/01/2026

We are proud to have contributed to the PDUI2 programme as lead partner, overseeing the integrated design process and the supervision of works.

The first phase, inaugurated on 22 January, delivered new roads, upgraded drinking water networks, and a range of new commercial and community facilities, including markets, sports areas and a new Gendarmerie nationale barracks. These achievements reflect a tangible, on-the-ground impact, shaped by a participatory and multidisciplinary approach that put the needs of residents in the Layableh–Moustiquaire neighbourhoods of Balbala, Djibouti, at the heart of the project.

On the same day, the foundation stone was laid for the project’s second phase, which will bring further improvements for the local community and during which Hydea will continue to support the Djibouti Social Development Agency.

19/01/2026

We were very pleased to welcome at our headquarters in Florence our international team working on the conservation project for the archeological site of Al-Faw, KSA.

It was a great opportunity to discuss and work together on how to approach the future conservation interventions and defining the conservation strategies suited to the site’s materials and deterioration patterns.

Learn more about the project🔗 https://www.hydea.it/en/projects/condition-of-assessment-of-al-faw-archeological-site-ksa/

29/12/2025

To end a very successful 2025, the Steering Committee of the Cultural and Creative Industry development project presented this year’s outcomes to Member States and donors, and validation of the 2026 work plan.

Dive into the heart of this project promoted by the Commission de l'océan Indien - Indian Ocean Commission, supported by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement and implemented with the contribution of HYDEA and Lalanbik CDCN - océan Indien.

On the agenda:
Promoting heritage and local traditions
Supporting cultural actors and creative sectors to boost the cultural economy
Strengthening skills and professional training in CCIs
Promoting innovation, governance, and social inclusion, with a focus on empowering women and youth