Custom-made furniture for an innovative and inclusive educational center
In the heart of
Cuneo, the
urban renewal project promoted by the
CRC Foundation is taking shape in the
Rondò dei Talenti, a
multifunctional building entirely dedicated to
personal growth,
inclusion, and
education. For this space,
designed by Officina82 in collaboration with the
Project Management by Architect Marco Oriani ,
Saglietti Group has created
all the custom-made furnishings,
from the reception area to the movable furniture,
accurately and meticulously embodying the values of
accessibility,
participation, and
creativity that drive the project.
A design that enhances the educational experience: from the reception area to the workshop spaces—functionality and attention to detail
Reception and Lobby Area
The
ground floor opens onto
a reception area featuring a striking
counter made of solid Ayous/Obeche wood, constructed from over
150 hand-fitted, shaped strips and finished with a
laser-engraved inscription directly on the uneven surface. The structure incorporates a
curved LED strip and a
contoured laminate countertop, ensuring a
distinctive and functional visual impact. The space is completed by
built-in cabinets with vertical slats flush with the wall and
custom-made mobile storage units on wheels, optimized for visual merchandising.
Talent Zone and Open Space
In the center of
the ground floor, spaces dedicated to
workshops and creative activities have been
furnished with CNC-perforated panels for displaying materials,
modular display systems,
tablet holders,
headphone holders, and
interactive notepads. The
counters with slatted structures echo the
aesthetic style of the reception area, with
different functions for staff and visitors.
A project that grows floor by floor: handcrafted and modular solutions for versatile spaces
WOW Space
On the first floor, the
WOW Space features a
tree-shaped bookshelf made of contoured three-layer fir, designed to
wrap around a central pillar.
The adhesive PVC ceiling graphics were precisely calibrated to
avoid interfering with technical systems.
Curved plywood benches with faux leather seats and
colorful MDF storage units complete the space.
The Chamber
In
the adjacent
training room, a
bookshelf with a reclining top and
slatted frame stands alongside
sound-absorbing panels covered in cork or
chalkboard laminate, designed for
intensive and flexible use.
Plin Space
The second floor houses the
Spazio Plin, featuring the
Esposit line from
the Saglietti Group:
modular wooden interlocking systems,
Tango birch tables,
Cubotto stools, and
Scacco Matto partition modules—all designed to
be easily assembled and disassembled, making them ideal for
constantly evolving educational spaces.
City of Talents
Also on the second floor,
a child-friendly area features
melamine-faced pouf houses with colorful roofs,
chalkboard walls on wheels customized with the swallow symbol, and
flexible solutions for inclusive learning.
Emerging Talents: Design for Education and Career Guidance
Themed Cabins
The
third floor expands on the
concept of the City of Talents with
eight small houses dedicated to different types of intelligence. Structures made
of Swedish pine slats and colored, fire-retardant MDF feature
custom tables,
small cubes,
tech stands, and
custom signage.
Skyline and Iconic Furniture
A
skyline panel featuring shaped elements and a
built-in clock depicts
the “imaginary city” that connects the two main spaces. The
graphic elements—
cut out using a pantograph and
printed—are designed to
encourage identification and discovery.
Relationship Space
On the top floor, an
event hall with a panoramic terrace features a
circular podium made of curved slats that fit together perfectly, along with a
matching counter. The space is designed to
host conferences, meetings, and workshops.
Collaboration, Identity, Future: An Exhibition Designed to Evolve with the Community
The Project
Rondò dei Talenti is a
concrete example of educational architecture in which
the exhibition design is not merely a complement, but
an active tool for engagement. Thanks to
the collaboration with architects Lara Sappa and Fabio Revetria (Officina82), the
client, the CRC Foundation, and
professionals such as Giusti Eventi and Daniela Tini for the
graphic design and illustrations,
the Saglietti Group was able to fully express its approach:
listening,
precision,
craftsmanship, and
attention to context.
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