A better place to study: a sustainable school hub in Albenga

On the occasion of the competition notice issued in 2016 by the Italian Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca, the aim of this study was to develop the design for a school complex in Albenga. The designated site for this project is a decommissioned military installation, whose layout served as a starting point for the design process. Concurrently, adherence to new guidelines pertaining to the design of educational facilities, along with the imperative to incorporate sustainable building practices, played a pivotal role. Beginning with a comprehensive overview, the design aimed to allocate the necessary spaces for a school complex poised for the future, while also incorporating services intended to bridge the gap between the local community and the educational institution, all in accordance with the competition notice’s specifications. Furthermore, an exploration of detailed aspects led to the adoption of various technological solutions, with the objective of advancing beyond traditional construction methods.