Barbiano Kindergarten - Education - Barbiano, Italy

Barbiano Kindergarten

Barbiano, Italy, Map
2025
Education
Partner of Stora Enso
MAK Building
 Wood Architecture Prize 2026
Wood Architecture Prize 2026

Located in the heart of Barbiano, this new educational complex will host a kindergarten, nursery, and outdoor play area. Initiated in 2023 and scheduled to open in September 2025, the project aims to provide modern, functional, and sustainable spaces for children, families, and educators.

The building spans a reinforced concrete basement and two timber floors, covering approximately 810 m², with an additional 500 m² of outdoor space. A 30-meter bridge links the school to the new tourist office, creating functional continuity between public spaces.

Constructed using a combination of reinforced concrete, CLT panels (370 m³, 140–400 mm thick), glulam beams (21 m³), and steel elements (approx. 30,000 kg), the structure balances stability, lightness, and efficiency. The intermediate floor uses 240 mm CLT panels, while the flat roof features 400 mm panels with a 9.8 m clear span. Facades are clad in durable, color-treated larch (1,900 m²), harmonizing with the surrounding landscape. High-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, and low-energy systems ensure energy efficiency and a minimal environmental impact. Prefabrication and precise site logistics enabled safe, efficient assembly despite limited access.

Area (m²) 810
Storeys 3
Products and Services CLT, GLT, Sylva™ CLT Floors and Roofs, Sylva™ GLT Beams and Columns
Product volume (m³) 278
Product delivery duration (weeks) 6
Number of deliveries 8
Partner of Stora Enso MAK Building
Developer Comune di Barbiano (BZ)
Architect Roland Baldi Architects
Structural Engineer Bauburo – engineers association
MEP Designer Energytech
Specialist Timber Subcontractor ALPENOS di STP srl
Timber engineer ALPENOS di STP srl
Construction duration (months) 24
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