What was once a prolific pottery factory has since fallen on hard times - a rotting shell of a building at the core of an otherwise-scenic lakeside town in Italy’s industrial northern region. This project revitalizes the site, shifting the focus towards the growth and development of future generations.
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The project, at its core, seeks to affirm a child’s suspension of disbelief - as their perception of architecture does not follow the same logics as adults. The Kids Factory is a place to host children from all walks of life - to cater to any interest. Whether apart of a visiting camp or permanent local residents, children at the Kids Factory have the tools to prosper. Organized into three core components of education, community, and recreation, the project is a place for the nurture and celebration of a child’s mind.
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The project pays homage to its past life, incorporating the similar repetitive geometry of the gable, yet raising it up to breach beyond the previous confines of the perimeter walls. New masses puncture the old, resulting in the notion of bridging - introducing the Kids Factory back into the urban fabric of Laveno-Mombello.