Carlo Ederle Complex

The Carlo Ederle complex originates from the redevelopment project of the former college, “returned” to the city in a completely renewed form that transforms the 1960s building into a modern multifunctional hub for the University of Padua.
The intervention is based on a concept, now consolidated for the University, of urban openness and permeability: the façade on Via Belzoni is in fact freed from its original visual closure thanks to the insertion of large windows. 

The central idea of the project is therefore transparency, an invitation to citizens to discover a new space for the community and a large green space that has always been hidden. This solution not only enhances the portico, but also creates a direct connection between academic life and the fabric of the city, transforming the entrance atrium into a dynamic and bright reception space. 

The center of the complex is the internal courtyard, now redesigned as a real "green living room" where nature becomes an integral part of the educational experience and the multipurpose room is transformed into a stage for events and meetings for the community. 
The equipped garden, designed according to the principle of the "refuge perspective" will offer an oasis of tranquility and well-being among native essences and seats integrated into the landscape, inviting the studio to move outdoors in an environment that favors socialization and regeneration. 
On the upper floors, the reconfiguration of the spaces guarantees offices, meeting rooms and common rooms where natural light and contact with the outside are the protagonists. 

The entire work is guided by a deep focus on sustainability, evidenced by the use of natural materials, integrated photovoltaic systems and high-performance energy technologies. In this way, the Carlo Ederle complex is reborn as an innovative building organism that will offer a state-of-the-art work and study environment, where the biophilic quality of the architectural space is placed at the service of the well-being of the university community. The intervention will be completed by 2027.