Via Spazzavento 20, Carmignano, Prato
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Wooden Tower
Bolzano - shortlisted
The project proposes a wooden tower in Prati di Gries, Bolzano new district, for the local institute for social housing. The urban tissue consists mostly of recent high-rise buildings. The Intervention aims to reconnect the neighborhood with the surrounding alpine landscape through the presence of an urban landmark that could give a specific identity to the context. Balconies surround the compact volume on the entire perimeter on every floor. Slim colored panels enrich the facade and guide the viewpoint toward the view of the mountaintops. The apartments share an extra outdoor space on the rooftop, crowned by the facade panels, enclosed but open air. This additional garden allows the residents a more intimate contemplation of the alpine landscape. Reflective pools capture the colors of the sky and the mountaintops.