New nursery school and kindergarten in Acqui Terme, Piedmont, Italy
Nursery school and kindergarten, Acqui Terme
International architectural design competition. First Prize
Client: Comune di Acqui Terme (Al)
Date: 2023-2024
Address: via Aldo Moro, piazza Allende, Acqui Terme
Architect and team leader: Bianchini & Lusiardi Associati
Design team: Studio Emanuele Fornalè (structural design), Projema Srl (HVAC design), Studio Associato Geologica (geologist)
Construction cost: € 5,334,881.44 + VAT (2024)
Status: Preliminary design completed and approved
With a net floor area of 2,173 square meters / 23,400 square feet, this new school will be a zero-carbon building almost entirely made of CLT and Glulam wood. The building is characterized by its iconic wavy roof – inspired by the hilly landscape of the Monferrat region – and by its geometric plan with its three inner courtyards. Accommodating a 3-class nursery school, an 8-class kindergarten, and a multifunctional center for the local community, the building will sit in the middle of a new 5-hectare park.
