A project to unite two squares, one community, in Fara Olivana

Description

The pedestrian-only squares are paved with large stoneware slabs resembling pietra serena, interspersed with a grid of river pebbles. Square-shaped seating elements and water features, present in both squares, are also crafted from the same flooring material. Greenery, comprising hornbeams and non-fruiting mulberries indigenous to the area, is integrated into the design.

The revitalized squares become spaces where citizens can rediscover the joy of “being,” sharing, and belonging to their community.

In Sola, architectural elements of significant historical and cultural value, such as the church and the tree-lined avenue, blend seamlessly with a new multifunctional building replacing two outdated structures. The new building, characterized by clean and essential lines, reinterprets the Lombard farmhouse structure in a modern context, serving as a defining feature of the square. Transparent like water, the building opens up to the square, once again becoming the focal point for communal activities. The building is constructed with NZEB (Nearly Zero Emission Building) characteristics.

The existing library park transforms into a unified space, bringing together the square, water elements, monoliths, and columnar nozzles. The design of this space follows a triangular matrix, creating three distinct areas: a section paved with anti-trauma rubber featuring inclusive games for children, a second area housing an outdoor gym system for fitness enthusiasts, and a central space with terraced seating ideal for relaxation, reading, and outdoor cultural events.