“Rodari” Primary School and Civic Center

Description

The requalification of the Urban Park of Via XXV Aprile in the municipality of Nichelino in province of Turin is an intervention conceived to improve social and family support politicies, offering a dynamic and inclusive environment for the entire comunity.

At the heart of the project there are the New Primary School and Civic Center “Rodari” which will became vital hubs for the social and cultural life of the neighborhood.  These buldings will not only provide functional and welcoming spaces, but will contribute to create a recreational hub for all ages.

The sorrounding park will be a green lung for the municipality of Nichelino, an inclusive place to spend time outdoors, especially for children.

Sustainability is a fundamental aspect for the intervention, and it’s the result of an integrated approach where architecture and technology interact in every design component. At the entraces of the buildings, totems will be installed to display the results of the achive energetic savings engaging students, school staff, and visitors, thereby raising awareness of sustainability issues.  

North, east and west facedes of the buildings will be enriched with aluminum panels with LED strips, creating a dynamic and welcoming play of lights. These panels will also serve as a connecting element between the School and the Civic Center, enfatizing the unity of the architectural complex.