The project, winner of an international competition, entails the construction of a new campus of the European Institute of Design, in the former Ghia factory. Of the total area of 12,700 m², 9,500 m² will be used to house the library, offices and student residences, while the remaining area will be devoted to a large piazza-garden.
The tower, intended for student residences, in addition to being a strong architectural symbol, will create a visual link with the city of Turin. Bioclimatic strategies will minimize emissions of CO2 and energy for air conditioning will be produced by photovoltaic panels.
Client: European Institute of Design
Surface area: 12 700 m2
Project: Mario Cucinella Architects
Team: Mario Cucinella, Susanna Tundo, Hyun Seok Kim, Alberto Bruno, Linda Larice
Engineering: Politecnica Ingegneria e Architettura
Visual: Engram Studio
Photo credit: MCArchive