Fencing, the modern sport of armed combat has a long and proud tradition in Italy. While the history of armed combat is perhaps as old as humanity itself, this highly formalized type of combat was introduced to Italy in the 13th century by Spanish military forces, it was later formalized in the Renaissance and the “Italian School” still maintains a dominant role in the world of modern competitive fencing.
CS Genova Scherma – the Genova Fencing Club – has decided to develop a premier Olympic class fencing team and it is investing in building a world-class fencing school and training facility in Genova. They plan to invite athletes from all over Italy to come to Genova for extended advanced training in Olympic competition fencing events. The project will consist of dormitory space for the fencing team, athletic training spaces, office and classroom spaces, a series of the training room, and a competition exhibition hall with the regulatory Olympic fencing piste.
CS Genova Scherma – the Genova Fencing Club – has decided to develop a premier Olympic class fencing team and it is investing in building a world-class fencing school and training facility in Genova. They plan to invite athletes from all over Italy to come to Genova for extended advanced training in Olympic competition fencing events. The project will consist of dormitory space for the fencing team, athletic training spaces, office and classroom spaces, a series of the training room, and a competition exhibition hall with the regulatory Olympic fencing piste.
There are multiple opportunities of visual interaction between the different users as they experience the building. The exterior path serves as an extension of the city's urban environment cutting through the building. Natural lighting in the basement is achieved through the various light wells in circulatory routes.
Key goal: Make the Scherma School an important circulation point in the city, in order efforts to revitalize the east region of the site.
Existing site advantages: Visual and physical connections, public space ready, views, and proximity to urban center.
Year: 2015
What I did: Concept, design, and production.
Type: Architecture design.
In collaboration with Maria Moyano.
