WHAT

WHO

HOW MUCH

HOW

PROGRAM
FINANCING
ABSOLUTE DIMENSIONS
RELATIVE DIMENSIONS
DESIGN STRATEGY

SURFACE EXTENSION

SURFACE REDUCTION

VOLUME EXTENSION

VOLUME REDUCTION

STRUCTURE

MATERIAL

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84 PROJECTS

Variation of modes of use: functions, users, schedules, etc.

Relationship between the ownership and the form of the investment that allows the transformation

Variation of the overall dimensions of the building

Proportional relationship between new spaces and existing spaces

Relationship between the structural adjustments and the existing structure

Relationship between the forms and types of pre-existing materials and those of the new intervention

Relationship between the image of the new and the image of the existing (mimesis / contrast)

LOCATION

Albavilla, Italy 45°48′N 9°11′E

ARCHITECTS / FIRM

Ortalli Verrier

YEAR

2017

TOTAL REPLACEMENT / DISCONTINUITY: The new functional program has completely replaced the original one.

The intervention consists in the conversion of an existing garage in a nursery school for twenty-five children. The image of the building has been changed.

TOTAL REPLACEMENT / DISCONTINUITY: Financing made entirely by an investor other than property.

The project was financed by the cooperative running the Nursery School.

NO VARIATION
TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The overall dimensions are equal to the pre-existing surface.

The kindergarten is located on the ground floor and overlooking a garden, offering ideal conditions from an educational point of view : outdoor activities, natural ...

NO VARIATION
TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The overall dimensions are equal to the pre-existing volume.

The kindergarten is located on the ground floor and overlooking a garden, offering ideal conditions from an educational point of view : outdoor activities, natural ...

TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: There are no new spaces.

The nursery school takes profit from the adaptable and useful spaces of the existing garage.

TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The original supporting structure is fully preserved and there are no new structures.

The intervention has preserved the building’s structure, taking profit from the typical industrial architecture full-void ratio. Some interventions, rigorously carried out, concerned the substitution of ...

BALANCE BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND REPLACEMENT: The materials chosen for the new intervention balance similarities and differences with the existing ones.

Inside, each new partition is inserted in the existing structural module. Each wall has an opening that connect the rooms. All the walls have the ...

BALANCE BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND REPLACEMENT: The new intervention balances elements of continuity and discontinuity with respect to existing structures.

The identity of the architectural elements enhances the atmosphere of the rooms, due to the quality of natural light and the colour used as materiality.

Ortalli Verrier – Nursery school in a former garage

PROJECT - Main Infos

PROJECT: Ortalli Verrier – Nursery school in a former garage

LOCATION: Albavilla, Italy 45°48′N 9°11′E

YEAR: 2017

ARCHITECT / FIRM: Ortalli Verrier

BUYER: Cooperativa Il Girotondo

SURFACE: 190 sqm

PRICE: € 130.000

DESCRIPTION:
The main construction work concerned with the substitution of obsolete elements and the technical installations to create a comfortable climate. Inside, each new partition is inserted in the existing structural module. Each wall has an opening that connect the rooms. All the walls have the same thickness, all the openings the same dimensions. The identity of the architectural elements enhances the atmosphere of the rooms, due to the quality of natural light and the colour used as materiality.

WHAT - Program


TOTAL REPLACEMENT / DISCONTINUITY: The new functional program has completely replaced the original one.

DESCRIPTION:
 The intervention consists in the conversion of an existing garage in a nursery school for twenty-five children. The image of the building has been changed.

WHO - Financing


TOTAL REPLACEMENT / DISCONTINUITY: Financing made entirely by an investor other than property.

DESCRIPTION:
The project was financed by the cooperative running the Nursery School.

HOW MUCH - Absolute Dimensions

- SURFACE present NO VARIATION,

TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The overall dimensions are equal to the pre-existing surface.

- VOLUME present NO VARIATION,

TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The overall dimensions are equal to the pre-existing volume.

DESCRIPTION:
The kindergarten is located on the ground floor and overlooking a garden, offering ideal conditions from an educational point of view : outdoor activities, natural light from three sides, cross ventilation.

HOW MUCH - Relative Dimensions


TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: There are no new spaces.

DESCRIPTION:
The nursery school takes profit from the adaptable and useful spaces of the existing garage.

HOW - Design Strategy STRUCTURE


TOTAL CONSERVATION / CONTINUITY: The original supporting structure is fully preserved and there are no new structures.

DESCRIPTION:
The intervention has preserved the building’s structure, taking profit from the typical industrial architecture full-void ratio. Some interventions, rigorously carried out, concerned the substitution of obsolete elements and the installations to create a comfortable climate.

HOW - Design Strategy MATERIAL


BALANCE BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND REPLACEMENT: The materials chosen for the new intervention balance similarities and differences with the existing ones.

DESCRIPTION:
Inside, each new partition is inserted in the existing structural module. Each wall has an opening that connect the rooms. All the walls have the same thickness, all the openings the same dimensions.

HOW - Design Strategy IMAGE


BALANCE BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND REPLACEMENT: The new intervention balances elements of continuity and discontinuity with respect to existing structures.

DESCRIPTION:
The identity of the architectural elements enhances the atmosphere of the rooms, due to the quality of natural light and the colour used as materiality.