- New infant school in timber-concrete composite walls.
- Energy efficiency rating class B.
Nuova Scuola Materna is a 690m² single storey infant school located in a small town of northern Italy (Torri di Arcugnano, near Vicenza).
The site had been used as a football pitch in a primarily residential area, but having relocated the sports facilities, the Council wished to redevelop the land to provide a nursery/infant school and public park.
The architectural design carried out by Arup is characterised by timber-concrete composite walls that are highly insulated, south facing sunspaces and a green roof. The use of space is flexible and highly efficient to maximise outside playground space and the park.
Arup's design was completed in a very short space of time (concept to tender in 6 months) and included structures, geotechnics, mechanical & electrical services and sustainability advice.
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