Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon

Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon - Concrete, Column
© Claudia Nalesso
Modena, Italy

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Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon - Facade, Windows
© Claudia Nalesso

Text description provided by the architects. School building made in 50 days for the earthquake emergency in Emilia Romagna.

Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon - Image 3 of 10
© Claudia Nalesso

From the square, the building has a concrete wall that acts as a fence.

Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon - Facade
© Claudia Nalesso

A strong, imposing, rough wall aims to convey an idea of strength and protection for parents who bring their children to school. Inside the fence, instead, there is a "colored world".

Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon - Facade
© Claudia Nalesso

A series of color-pillars marks the main facade.

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Address:Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

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Cite: "Pencil Box / Paolo Didonè, Sergio De Gioia and Fabrizio Michielon" 11 Dec 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/304448/pencil-box-paolo-didone> ISSN 0719-8884

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