A Green Bridge – Barbian/Barbiano, Italy
Title
A Green Bridge – Barbian/Barbiano, Italy
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Designed by
Roland Baldi Architects
Image Credit
© Oskar Da Riz
Project Description
Project description provided by Roland Baldi Architects - At the southern entrance to Barbian/Barbiano, a green wooden structure marks
the new entrance to the village. The multifunctional ensemble, built to the
Climate House Gold standard, is divided into two structures, each on opposite
sides of the street: on the hillside, a kindergarten, daycare centre, children’s
restaurant and a protected play area on the roof; opposite, the tourist office
with staircase as well as an elevator tower that provides barrier-free access to
the village center. A bridge connects the two structures. The architecture uses
the landscape as a design generator: a base made of exposed concrete
supports light wooden structures with green glazed facades that make the
building visible from afar. Inside, open learning areas replace the classic class
room typology; niches and meeting islands create spaces for movement,
retreat, and play. Light-coloured materials, continuous daylight, and the
consistent use of wood for floors, furniture as well as the acoustic ceilings,
characterize the calm, child-friendly atmosphere. A bridge that connects
education, mobility, and community, opens new paths, and makes change in
rural areas visible.
