New school square

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The intervention area is located in front of the “Lucia Viano” kindergarten in the Donatello district of Cuneo. Previously, it was a road section with a space used as a parking lot. The project aimed to transform this area into a school square, an open space designed to serve as a meeting and interaction point for the school community and residents.

The goal was to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of the space, addressing the needs of the residents and creating a more welcoming and safer environment. Key transformations include pedestrianizing the area, eliminating direct vehicular traffic, and introducing new green spaces, which contribute to improving the quality of life for children and residents.

Play areas with equipment suitable for children have been created, along with recreational spaces for the entire community, complemented by benches for resting and socializing. Flowering trees have been planted, and the aesthetic elements of the area have been enhanced.

Additionally, bike racks have been installed to promote sustainable mobility, and public lighting has been improved to ensure greater safety and usability during evening hours. The transformation of the area in front of the “Lucia Viano” kindergarten into a school square represents a significant improvement for the Donatello district.

This project not only meets functional and aesthetic needs but also creates a livable and interactive space that enriches community and school life, promoting safety and well-being for its users.

Project details

Design: Studio 3Mark
Project Location: Via Augusto Rostagni 25, Cuneo, Italy
Typology: School Square, public space
Design year: 2023
Built: 2024
Client: Municipality of Cuneo
Photo credits: © Oscar Bernelli
Drone photo credits: © Paolo Ansaldi

Studio 3Mark

Studio 3Mark

Studio 3Mark, based in Cuneo, has been active since 2006 and was founded by the architects Cassino Michele and Rosso Manuela, both graduated from the Turin Polytechnic in 2005. The studio deals with architectural design, interior design, exhibition and museum set-ups, design, graphic design and aims to always bring new ideas into play, leaving nothing to chance, giving meaning to every architectural or graphic sign in order to obtain essentiality, minimalism, linearity and simplicity.