Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion
Basic information
Project Title
Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion
Full project title
Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion & Cinque
Category
Reconnecting with nature
Project Description
Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion - a dynamic project revolutionizing education and social gatherings in public space.
Geographical Scope
Local
Project Region
The project can be implemented anywhere. , Serbia
Urban or rural issues
Mainly urban
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
The "Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion" is designed to present diverse educational content, including festival lectures, workshops, and film screenings. This project aims to engage a wide audience from designers and architects to sociologists and students from various fields.
A notable feature of the pavilion is its versatility, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. As a mobile center, it is constructed with durable materials suitable for this purpose. The original concept involves placing it in natural settings or other public spaces, where users can feel invigorated. The pavilion's name draws inspiration from the city of Lucca in Italy, which once housed an ancient amphitheater.
The primary goal is to encourage diverse audiences to contemplate how urban design can address the various needs of inhabitants. Moreover, it motivates both audiences and lecturers to move away from conventional facilities and explore alternative spaces such as natural settings, college yards, forests, or underdeveloped city districts in need of revitalization. An accompanying component of the pavilion is the "Cinque," which can also function independently in various locations, including parks, schoolyards, riverbanks, or winery yards. It consists of five outdoor seating facilities of different dimensions with white panels, offering protection from excessive solar radiation. These panels are strategically positioned to cater to users' needs at different times of the day. The objects feature a slightly bean-shaped design, utilizing recycled white plastic to harmonize naturally with the environment. The name draws inspiration from Cinque Terre, a charming Italian cities known for their aesthetics and sun-kissed coastlines.
A notable feature of the pavilion is its versatility, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. As a mobile center, it is constructed with durable materials suitable for this purpose. The original concept involves placing it in natural settings or other public spaces, where users can feel invigorated. The pavilion's name draws inspiration from the city of Lucca in Italy, which once housed an ancient amphitheater.
The primary goal is to encourage diverse audiences to contemplate how urban design can address the various needs of inhabitants. Moreover, it motivates both audiences and lecturers to move away from conventional facilities and explore alternative spaces such as natural settings, college yards, forests, or underdeveloped city districts in need of revitalization. An accompanying component of the pavilion is the "Cinque," which can also function independently in various locations, including parks, schoolyards, riverbanks, or winery yards. It consists of five outdoor seating facilities of different dimensions with white panels, offering protection from excessive solar radiation. These panels are strategically positioned to cater to users' needs at different times of the day. The objects feature a slightly bean-shaped design, utilizing recycled white plastic to harmonize naturally with the environment. The name draws inspiration from Cinque Terre, a charming Italian cities known for their aesthetics and sun-kissed coastlines.
Key objectives for sustainability
Key Objectives in Terms of Sustainability:
Versatility and Mobility: The project prioritizes versatility through easy assembly and disassembly, ensuring adaptability to various settings. This feature minimizes the environmental impact associated with permanent structures and supports the use of alternative spaces.
Durable and Sustainable Materials: The pavilion is constructed using durable materials suitable for mobility, contributing to longevity and reducing the need for frequent replacements. Emphasis is placed on sustainable sourcing, ensuring responsible material use throughout the project's lifecycle.
Integration with Natural Settings: The project encourages engagement with natural settings, promoting a connection between users and the environment. Placing the pavilion in natural or underdeveloped areas supports revitalization efforts and showcases a commitment to sustainability through low-impact design.
Promoting Alternative Learning Spaces: By challenging the convention of traditional educational facilities, the project motivates users to explore alternative learning spaces. This not only fosters creativity but also reduces the environmental footprint associated with constructing new buildings.
"Cinque" Seating Component: The complementary "Cinque" component further extends sustainability efforts. Its bean-shaped design utilizes recycled white plastic, harmonizing with the natural surroundings. This choice of material underscores a commitment to recycling and sustainable design principles.
Solar Radiation Protection: The strategic positioning of white panels in the "Cinque" component demonstrates a thoughtful approach to solar radiation protection. This not only enhances user comfort but also showcases an eco-conscious design strategy.
Inspiration from Italian Cities: Drawing inspiration from Italian cities like Lucca and Cinque Terre, known for their aesthetics and environmental harmony, adds cultural and contextual depth.
Versatility and Mobility: The project prioritizes versatility through easy assembly and disassembly, ensuring adaptability to various settings. This feature minimizes the environmental impact associated with permanent structures and supports the use of alternative spaces.
Durable and Sustainable Materials: The pavilion is constructed using durable materials suitable for mobility, contributing to longevity and reducing the need for frequent replacements. Emphasis is placed on sustainable sourcing, ensuring responsible material use throughout the project's lifecycle.
Integration with Natural Settings: The project encourages engagement with natural settings, promoting a connection between users and the environment. Placing the pavilion in natural or underdeveloped areas supports revitalization efforts and showcases a commitment to sustainability through low-impact design.
Promoting Alternative Learning Spaces: By challenging the convention of traditional educational facilities, the project motivates users to explore alternative learning spaces. This not only fosters creativity but also reduces the environmental footprint associated with constructing new buildings.
"Cinque" Seating Component: The complementary "Cinque" component further extends sustainability efforts. Its bean-shaped design utilizes recycled white plastic, harmonizing with the natural surroundings. This choice of material underscores a commitment to recycling and sustainable design principles.
Solar Radiation Protection: The strategic positioning of white panels in the "Cinque" component demonstrates a thoughtful approach to solar radiation protection. This not only enhances user comfort but also showcases an eco-conscious design strategy.
Inspiration from Italian Cities: Drawing inspiration from Italian cities like Lucca and Cinque Terre, known for their aesthetics and environmental harmony, adds cultural and contextual depth.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
Educational Focus: Beyond its physical aspects, the project's core goal is to encourage contemplation of urban design's impact on diverse inhabitants' needs. It serves as an educational platform, fostering discussions on sustainability, alternative spaces, and innovative design thinking.
Modular and Scalable Design: The modular design of the pavilion and its components, such as the "Cinque," showcases scalability. This adaptability further reduces waste and supports the potential replication of the project in various locations.
Modular and Scalable Design: The modular design of the pavilion and its components, such as the "Cinque," showcases scalability. This adaptability further reduces waste and supports the potential replication of the project in various locations.
Key objectives for inclusion
Community Engagement: By targeting a wide audience, from designers to students, the project facilitates community engagement and awareness. It serves as a model for inclusive, sustainable educational initiatives with the potential for widespread impact.
Participative governance: the object needs to be governed by a local voluntary association. The open calendar will be created so that a diverse set of actors can use the object.
Participative governance: the object needs to be governed by a local voluntary association. The open calendar will be created so that a diverse set of actors can use the object.
How Citizens benefit
Local Solution: The pavilion serves as a hub for community engagement, involving local audiences in discussions about urban design, sustainability, and alternative learning spaces.
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Innovative character
Educational Accessibility:
(1) The project challenges conventional educational norms by making learning spaces mobile and adaptable. This approach supports accessibility to education in diverse settings, including underprivileged or remote areas.
(2) The pavilion serves as a hub for community engagement, involving local audiences in discussions about urban design, sustainability, and alternative learning spaces.
(3) The modular design of the pavilion allows for easy replication and adaptation to various locations, providing scalable solutions for different communities.
(1) The project challenges conventional educational norms by making learning spaces mobile and adaptable. This approach supports accessibility to education in diverse settings, including underprivileged or remote areas.
(2) The pavilion serves as a hub for community engagement, involving local audiences in discussions about urban design, sustainability, and alternative learning spaces.
(3) The modular design of the pavilion allows for easy replication and adaptation to various locations, providing scalable solutions for different communities.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
The manifestation of various knowledge domains is evident in the conceptualization and development of the "Lucca | Moving Educational Pavilion," with a particular focus on Research, Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, Culture, and Interior Design. The collaborative efforts of the interdisciplinary team, spearheaded by the emerging designer A. Taskovic, bring forth a fusion of expertise.
A. Taskovic possesses a multifaceted background in both interior design and architecture. This dual proficiency contributes to a nuanced and holistic approach to shaping the physical and aesthetic dimensions of the pavilion. Her creative acumen is instrumental in crafting a design that not only addresses the functional aspects but also encapsulates the intricacies of spatial aesthetics.
Complementing this design expertise, the involvement of a dedicated researcher and advisor (Ph.D. Dragana Kostica) with a foundation in cultural policy and urban planning adds a distinct layer of contextual depth to the project. The researcher's background in cultural policy infuses a nuanced understanding of the socio-cultural fabric, ensuring that the pavilion aligns with and enriches the cultural milieu of its intended locations.
A. Taskovic possesses a multifaceted background in both interior design and architecture. This dual proficiency contributes to a nuanced and holistic approach to shaping the physical and aesthetic dimensions of the pavilion. Her creative acumen is instrumental in crafting a design that not only addresses the functional aspects but also encapsulates the intricacies of spatial aesthetics.
Complementing this design expertise, the involvement of a dedicated researcher and advisor (Ph.D. Dragana Kostica) with a foundation in cultural policy and urban planning adds a distinct layer of contextual depth to the project. The researcher's background in cultural policy infuses a nuanced understanding of the socio-cultural fabric, ensuring that the pavilion aligns with and enriches the cultural milieu of its intended locations.
Methodology used
The project's holistic approach to sustainability encompasses not only material choices but also mobility, adaptability, research, and a conscientious integration with the environment.
How stakeholders are engaged
The project was created with an idea to fit the needs of local communities. Previous reserch has been done. Purposive sampling and snowballing sampling have been conducted with the aim of collecting the opinions and needs of diverse groups of people in a particular urban quarter.
Global challenges
Modular and Replicable Design:
Local Solution: The modular design of the pavilion allows for easy replication and adaptation to various locations, providing scalable solutions for different communities.
Global Impact: The project's replicability serves as a model for scalable, adaptable structures globally, addressing the challenge of creating sustainable, flexible designs that can be implemented in diverse contexts.
Local Solution: The modular design of the pavilion allows for easy replication and adaptation to various locations, providing scalable solutions for different communities.
Global Impact: The project's replicability serves as a model for scalable, adaptable structures globally, addressing the challenge of creating sustainable, flexible designs that can be implemented in diverse contexts.
Learning transferred to other parties
Environmental Sustainability:
Local Solution: The project promotes the use of sustainable and durable materials, reducing the environmental impact associated with construction and maintenance.
Global Impact: By showcasing sustainable practices in local design and construction, the project contributes to broader efforts to minimize the ecological footprint of structures globally.
Climate Change Mitigation:
Local Solution: The pavilion's focus on natural settings and underdeveloped areas encourages the use of existing landscapes, minimizing the need for additional construction that could contribute to deforestation or habitat disruption.
Global Impact: By advocating for alternative learning spaces in harmony with nature, the project aligns with global initiatives to combat climate change by promoting sustainable, low-impact development.
Educational Accessibility:
Local Solution: The project challenges conventional educational norms by making learning spaces mobile and adaptable. This approach supports accessibility to education in diverse settings, including underprivileged or remote areas.
Global Impact: By addressing educational accessibility at the local level, the project aligns with global goals to ensure quality education for all.
Cultural and Social Inclusivity:
Local Solution: Drawing inspiration from local Italian cities, the project celebrates cultural aesthetics and local identity. It fosters inclusivity by providing a platform for diverse communities to engage with educational content.
Local Solution: The project promotes the use of sustainable and durable materials, reducing the environmental impact associated with construction and maintenance.
Global Impact: By showcasing sustainable practices in local design and construction, the project contributes to broader efforts to minimize the ecological footprint of structures globally.
Climate Change Mitigation:
Local Solution: The pavilion's focus on natural settings and underdeveloped areas encourages the use of existing landscapes, minimizing the need for additional construction that could contribute to deforestation or habitat disruption.
Global Impact: By advocating for alternative learning spaces in harmony with nature, the project aligns with global initiatives to combat climate change by promoting sustainable, low-impact development.
Educational Accessibility:
Local Solution: The project challenges conventional educational norms by making learning spaces mobile and adaptable. This approach supports accessibility to education in diverse settings, including underprivileged or remote areas.
Global Impact: By addressing educational accessibility at the local level, the project aligns with global goals to ensure quality education for all.
Cultural and Social Inclusivity:
Local Solution: Drawing inspiration from local Italian cities, the project celebrates cultural aesthetics and local identity. It fosters inclusivity by providing a platform for diverse communities to engage with educational content.
Keywords
urban design
community building
education
inclusion
reconnecting with the natural environment
