The design of the Vigasio (VR) preschool complex is part of the infrastructures funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and involves the construction of a single-story building intended to accommodate 270 children, including both daycare and kindergarten.
Project Name: 302 Kindergarten In Vigasio, Italy
Studio Name: MD41
Location: Vigasio (VR), Italy
Start works: january 2025
End works: february2026
Area: 6.800 m2
Building: 2.500 m2
The building’s design combines functionality and playfulness, with well-protected entrances and multiple outdoor areas designed for activities in the open air.
Characterized by a regular layout, the building meets the needs of its extensive functional program despite the limited available space. The entrances are located on the eastern side of the lot, aligned with the main access routes, and are sheltered by a large overhang. The main entrance area, set back from the vehicular pathways, is positioned at the end of the building and is easily identifiable by both children and parents. Service rooms are also located at this end, accessible from the outside to avoid interfering with the educational activities.
The concentration of entrances and service areas minimizes the amount of paved outdoor space, instead favoring green areas dedicated entirely to educational and recreational activities. Additionally, two large central courtyards positioned at the heart of the building, near the play areas, ensure the flow of natural light and air, creating a sheltered, protected outdoor environment for the children.
The structure is made with load-bearing walls of pink pigmented concrete, topped with a flat roof supported by laminated wood beams. The facades feature cladding in colored perforated sheet metal, particularly around the classroom niches, which become playful elements with circular perforations and archways, offering protection from wind and rain. A non-perforated metal band wraps around the building at a height of 2.40 meters, serving both as a floor marker and protection for the wooden beams.
