
The project for the renovation of the Public Park and the new Children’s Centre next to the Corviale Housing in the outskirts of Rome, designed by LAND Srl and StudioUAP, has been awarded as the best initiative for the Innovation and Urban Quality Section of the Fifth edition of the IQU PRIZE (www.euro-pa.it). The project has been fostered by the XVI Department of the City of Rome within the “Contratto di Quartiere II - Corviale”, in one of the suburban areas of the city internationally known for its social suffering.
ABOUT THE PROJECT The renovation of the 14.000 sqm Park foresees the introduction of new activities together with a Children’s Recreation Centre for 45 kids. The project for the park foresees the improvement of the existing pathways and introduction of new trees. At the present it’s abandoned conditions and topographic morphology especially along the borders makes it an unsafe place for the inhabitants. The project’s aim is to introduce a coherent structure of its spaces identifying in a clear sequence the accesses and pathways. The new episodes for leisure and play are underlined by the use of the materials and a new vegetation map. The building is constructed to compliment the morphology of the site in order to improve its environmental impact. The new (360 sqm) “bridge” building is on one level, located across a descending slope of the park facing the Corviale Housing building. It is possible to walk over the curved rooftop and reach the existing different ground levels. A new public space is introduced without subtracting any surface from the park. Two main activities are foreseen: the Children’s Recreation Centre (reading room, 2 laboratories, 2 halls and facilities); the Deposit for recycling materials for the “Re Mida” project. Solar panels will cover 50% of the energy requirements.
STUDIOUAP, in Rome since 2001, it’s works are mostly on public spaces and participation. Urban projects, architecture and landscape design are the occasions for experimenting models for the introduction of social interaction especially with children and low tech architecture. Recent prizes: First prize for the “Meno e più 5” Competition in Rome and Paesaggi Mirati in Novara.


































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