This thesis project was developed in response to a competition launched by the Municipality of Caravaggio, supported by funds from PNRR (Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan). The proposal focuses on the design of an innovative educational center located near the historic Convent of San Bernardino, a site of deep architectural, cultural, and symbolic significance for the city. A territorial and landscape-scale analysis were carried out to understand the historical, morphological, and social dynamics that have shaped this part of the city. The Convent of San Bernardino, with its rich history and strong yet understated presence, invites the creation of a respectful but meaningful dialogue between buildings—aiming to establish visual continuity and harmony between the old and the new. A theoretical and historical study on school architecture supports the design process, tracing its evolution from early 19th-century institutions to some of the most forward-thinking and experimental educational spaces of recent decades. This investigation helps outline a framework for learning environments that are flexible, inclusive, and child centered. Special attention is given to the sensory experience of young users: natural light, acoustics, textures, smells, and tactile elements are all considered as key components in shaping a place where learning happens in multiple, immersive ways. The school is envisioned not as a static container, but as a living, adaptive, and welcoming environment. The architectural design is further supported by detailed technical and technological research, with a focus on environmental sustainability, indoor comfort, and constructability. Materials, systems, and building solutions are chosen to meet high energy performance standards and to comply with NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) requirements, as specified by the competition guidelines. Ultimately, this thesis seeks to offer a critical and design-driven reflection on the role of school architecture today, an opportunity to care not only for childhood and learning, but also for the landscape, the city, and shared cultural memory.
Il progetto di tesi nasce da un bando indetto dal Comune di Caravaggio grazie ai fondi stanziati dal PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza) e consiste nell’affrontare la progettazione di un polo didattico all’interno di un’area posta in prossimità del convento di San Bernardino, luogo carico di valore storico, architettonico e identitario per la città. È stata sviluppata un’analisi a scala territoriale e paesaggistica, per comprendere le dinamiche storiche, morfologiche e sociali che hanno modellato questa parte della città. Il convento di San Bernardino, con la sua storia e la sua presenza stimola a definire un dialogo rispettoso ma solido tra gli edifici, scegliendo di creare continuità visiva nell’interazione tra l’antico e il nuovo. Si affronta una riflessione teorica ed evolutiva sull’architettura scolastica, analizzando come gli spazi dell’educazione si siano trasformati nei secoli in relazione ai mutamenti didattici e sociali. Dalle scuole risalenti a inizio ‘800 sino alle proposte più originali e moderne degli ultimi anni, si è scelto di analizzare lo stato dell’arte dell’architettura pedagogica per tracciare una linea evolutiva che permette di definire i caratteri di un ambiente di apprendimento efficace, flessibile e centrato sul bambino. Grande attenzione è dedicata ai cinque sensi dei piccoli utenti del polo, quindi alla luce naturale, all’acustica, alla materia, agli odori, al tatto, e con il concetto di apprendimento in tutte le sue forme. La scuola non è più solo un contenitore, ma un organismo vivente, accogliente e mutevole. La fase progettuale è sostenuta da approfondimenti tecnologici e costruttivi, con lo scopo di valorizzare l’integrazione tra sostenibilità ambientale, comfort indoor e fattibilità realizzativa. Materiali, impianti e soluzioni costruttive sono studiati per garantire alti standard di efficienza energetica e, come da richiesta del bando, per l’ottenimento della certificazione NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building). Questa tesi, infine, vuole essere un contributo critico e progettuale alla riflessione contemporanea sull’educazione e sull’architettura scolastica, in cui l’atto del costruire si fa occasione di cura per l’infanzia, il territorio e la memoria collettiva.
Visioni per la didattica : progettare il nuovo polo scolastico di Caravaggio (BG)
Pecoraro, Mattia Riccardo;Magni, Michele
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis project was developed in response to a competition launched by the Municipality of Caravaggio, supported by funds from PNRR (Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan). The proposal focuses on the design of an innovative educational center located near the historic Convent of San Bernardino, a site of deep architectural, cultural, and symbolic significance for the city. A territorial and landscape-scale analysis were carried out to understand the historical, morphological, and social dynamics that have shaped this part of the city. The Convent of San Bernardino, with its rich history and strong yet understated presence, invites the creation of a respectful but meaningful dialogue between buildings—aiming to establish visual continuity and harmony between the old and the new. A theoretical and historical study on school architecture supports the design process, tracing its evolution from early 19th-century institutions to some of the most forward-thinking and experimental educational spaces of recent decades. This investigation helps outline a framework for learning environments that are flexible, inclusive, and child centered. Special attention is given to the sensory experience of young users: natural light, acoustics, textures, smells, and tactile elements are all considered as key components in shaping a place where learning happens in multiple, immersive ways. The school is envisioned not as a static container, but as a living, adaptive, and welcoming environment. The architectural design is further supported by detailed technical and technological research, with a focus on environmental sustainability, indoor comfort, and constructability. Materials, systems, and building solutions are chosen to meet high energy performance standards and to comply with NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) requirements, as specified by the competition guidelines. Ultimately, this thesis seeks to offer a critical and design-driven reflection on the role of school architecture today, an opportunity to care not only for childhood and learning, but also for the landscape, the city, and shared cultural memory.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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