The primary school and civic center in Villasanta (Monza) is designed to harmonize with its surroundings while prioritizing the needs of children and the broader community. Rather than treating the existing trees as constraints, the chosen layout actively responds to and builds meaningful relationships with them, placing greenery at the core of the architectural and educational experience. The compact yet articulated volume, measuring 980 sqm, is modular and rationalized to ensure functionality and adaptability while shaping both indoor and outdoor learning environments around the natural features of the site. Ground-floor classrooms seamlessly open onto outdoor spaces, creating a fluid connection to nature, while first-floor terraces enjoy natural shading provided by oak, plane, and chestnut trees. Beyond its educational purpose, the school is envisioned as a true community hub. Public spaces on the first floor, including panoramic terraces, are designed to host events, workshops, and gatherings for all residents, fostering connections within the neighborhood. A central double-height atrium serves as the heart of the building, visually and functionally linking the public entrance with the upper-level spaces.

The school’s design embraces contemporary pedagogical principles by fostering a seamless relationship between indoor and outdoor learning. Classrooms are equipped with zero-threshold sliding doors that open directly onto gardens, allowing teaching spaces to extend outdoors and enabling flexible, dynamic learning experiences. The interiors are bright, adaptable, and enriched with niches, dynamic circulation areas, and spaces for play and creativity, encouraging varied uses. Additional facilities, such as workshops, a library, and spaces for physical activity, are complemented by dedicated outdoor areas, ensuring the school’s adaptability to evolving educational needs.