Villaggio Olimpico Rome
by
VITTORIO CAFIERO, ADALBERTO LIBERA, AMEDEO NUCCICHENTI, VINCENZO MONACO AND LUIGI MORETTI
in
Rome,
Italy
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Author
VITTORIO CAFIERO, ADALBERTO LIBERA, AMEDEO NUCCICHENTI, VINCENZO MONACO AND LUIGI MORETTI
City
Rome
Country
Italy
Year
1960
Program
Residential Neigbourhood
Technical Info
Site area
280000 sqm
Gfa
0
sqm
Density
0 far
Population density
8000
inh/ha
Home Units:
1348
Jobs
0
Streetsroad:
0
%
Buildup:
0
%
NonBuild-up:
0 %
Residential
0 %
Business
0
%
Commercial
0
%
Civic
0
%
Description
- It is a residential neighbourhood that was built as an Olympic Village during the Rome 1960 Olympic Games. -
- The planning of the site is based on the Italian Rationalism style. Buildings follow the classical proportions of historical Roman architecture but reject the ornamental features of classicism.
- There is also an influence of the Modernism Movement seen in the architectural features throughout the Village. Buildings showcase the 5 points of new architecture by Le Corbusier such as pilotis, ribbon windows and open plans.
- The residential blocks are mid-rise and served to solve the housing shortage seen in Italy at the time.
- Several unique building forms such as the curved residential complex.
- The residential blocks are surrounded by greenery throughout the development.
- Another interesting typology is the croquette (little cross) apartment blocks. Their unique form gives rise to alternating mix of building and lush courtyards. The apartments are well-lit.
- The design of the apartment blocks strives to create a well-lit complex which creates a sense of community. The open ground floors allow for visual connectivity across buildings and provide a safe place for playing or gathering for the residents.
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