The topic of the competition was the urban regeneration of an area of 60.000 square meters in the suburb, near the train and bus station of Chieri. In this area there are some buildings and industrial sheds for most abandoned or used for meeting of associations. They are, however, in a state of decay.
The competition included as first step the choice of functions for the new buildings. To urbanize the area, residential buildings were located because of the constant population increase of the city in the last years. The first floor of the new residential buildings offers commercial spaces, to fit the need of old and new residents. The other functions included in the area are: an auditorium, because in the city there aren’t space for public performances and concerts, a botanical garden, to underline the relationship with the fields around the city and with the nearby agricultural consortium and co-working spaces to encourage local young companies. Moreover spaces for associations are maintained in the area.
All the buildings are created on the basis of the standard to obtain a passive house, both in shell and in window fixtures. All the buildings are covered with red bricks to level out the aspect of the complex.