the building’s geometry echoes vernacular rural forms through simplified pyramidal profiles
open courtyards function as transitional and collective learning spaces
outdoor patios extend each classroom into protected open-air environments
a pigmented concrete bench traces the base of the structure
the perimeter bench acts as seating, threshold, and informal gathering element
a zenithal skylight introduces controlled daylight from above
the textured wood ceiling references traditional thatched roof construction
project info:
name: Kinder Rain
architect: AACM – Atelier Architettura Chinello Morandi | @aacm_studio
location: via Ragazzi del ‘99, Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy
area: 672 sqm
lead architects: Arch. Ing. Rodolfo Morandi, Arch. Nicolò Chinello
partner in charge: Arch. Ing. Rodolfo Morandi
design team: AACM – Atelier Architettura Chinello Morandi Arch. Nicolò Chinello, Arch. Francesco Deiro, Arch. Filippo Fradellin, Arch. Karla Car, Arch. Eleonora Zanirato, Dott. Giacomo Schiavon, Dott. Giulia Raccamari, Dott. Tommaso Nicoli
structural engineering: BUROMILAN (Milan Ingegneria S.p.a.)
MEP: Studio Associato Periti Industriali Albiero & Luise
safety coordinator: CSP – Arch. Massimo Carta Mantiglia Pasini CSE – Ing. Giulio Cibola
D.L.: AACM – Atelier Architettura Chinello Morandi Arch. Ing. Rodolfo Morandi
testing and inspections: Ing. Francesca Saltarin
contracting authority: Città di Piove di Sacco
head of department: Geom. Freddy Sambin
RUP: Ing. Giulia Da Re, Geom. Freddy Sambin (Responsible for the Procedure)
technical support unit: Ing. Laura Coccato
mayor: Lucia Pizzo (since June 2023), Davide Gianella (until June 2023)
general contractor: Cooperativa Meolese Soc. Coop.
mechanical, electrical and plumbing: Fitekno impianti srl
window, doors, and metal details: Marinello group srl
lighting: Nobile illuminazione
structural concrete and external pavings in draining concrete: Superbeton srl
wooden structures: Zoppelletto srl
brick facade: Fornace Sant’Anselmo srl
concrete prefab. facade elements: Pellizzari Prefabbricati srl
plaster and false ceiling: Colve srl
skylights: Velux
wooden false ceiling: Celenit
drawings: AACM
mock-ups: Fornace Sant’Anselmo srl
photographer, videographer: Alex Shoots Buildings | @alex.shoots.buildings
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom