{"id":281410,"date":"2025-12-03T10:57:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagliettigroup.it\/setting-up-infopoint-vernante-design-and-storytelling-in-the-real-country-of-pinocchio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:33:34","slug":"setting-up-infopoint-vernante-design-and-storytelling-in-the-real-country-of-pinocchio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagliettigroup.it\/en\/setting-up-infopoint-vernante-design-and-storytelling-in-the-real-country-of-pinocchio\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up Infopoint Vernante: design and storytelling in the real country of Pinocchio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-section\">\n<p>In the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areeprotettealpimarittime.it\/\"><strong>Protected Areas of the Maritime Alps<\/strong><\/a>, the village of Vernante holds a unique magic: to be the authentic &#8220;Pinocchio Country.&#8221; This is where the illustrator Attilio Mussino, the &#8220;uncle of Pinocchio,&#8221; lived, and here his images have transformed the village into an open-air picture book. Against this backdrop, Saglietti Group, together with designers Sara Ambrosoli and Paolo Cavallo of the PinetS studio, initiated a project that began in December 2024: to renovate the Infopoint of the Municipality of Vernante, managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcuneese.it\/\"><strong>Atl del Cuneese<\/strong><\/a>, creating a place where fairy tale, nature and popularization intertwine.  <\/p>\n<h2>An immersive journey between fairy tale and nature: the ground floor<\/h2>\n<h3>Entrance and first installations<\/h3>\n<p>The project starts from the ground floor, which has been transformed into an experiential and informative space. Among the main elements: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-sided entrance portal, decorated with images of the village and the Maritime Alps, supported by hidden brackets to comply with underfloor heating: an invisible and scenic solution.<\/li>\n<li>Second portal dedicated to the two themes of the trail: Vernante and the Park. On one side, graphics of the village; on the other, a maxi-map of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areeprotettealpimarittime.it\/\"><strong>Protected Areas<\/strong><\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>Tripoline curtain wall with a projected waterfall: to ascend to the upper floor you cross the water, in an immersive passage that combines fairy tale and nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A storytelling designed to engage children, families and visitors, combining fairy tale imagery and storytelling about the area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>On the second floor: exploration, play and education<\/h2>\n<h3>Educational and interactive spaces<\/h3>\n<p>The second floor introduces a journey through biodiversity, geology and discoveries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cave room with a custom-made central table and stackable transparencies sheets-an intuitive way to follow the evolution of Piaggia Bella cave exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic board with animal silhouettes to be placed in their habitat, designed for teaching young children.<\/li>\n<li>Flora and fauna room: tactile logs to recognize the essences of the Marguareis and tactile boxes to discover the fur of animals in the Maritime Alps.<\/li>\n<li>Panoramic window with three teaching tables:\n<ul>\n<li>LED light table for tracing images,<\/li>\n<li>Geological table with real rocks and magnifying glass,<\/li>\n<li>Tactile table for recreating animal footprints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Media room with custom-designed and made blackout curtains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A setting for all ages<br \/>\nAn educational and multisensory environment designed to engage children, families, schools and curious visitors.<\/p>\n<h2>Experiential design and bespoke craftsmanship<\/h2>\n<h3>Materials, aesthetics and functionality<\/h3>\n<p>The project combines aesthetics, functionality and respect for the site. Each element-portals, tables, tactile supports, display structures-was custom-built in our workshops, combining invisible technical solutions, durable and natural materials, and set-ups designed for continued use by families and schools. <\/p>\n<h2>A choral project shaping the magic<\/h2>\n<h3>The work of the team<\/h3>\n<p>This intervention was made possible thanks to the professionalism of the team: Daria Bergese for design, Fabrizio &#8220;Ciko&#8221; Olivero for technical solutions, and Samuele Chiesa, Sofian Ait Lahcen, and Alessio Giacobbe for editing.<\/p>\n<p>Together we have built a place where fairy tale meets mountain, where children explore and adults find wonder.<br \/>\nIn Vernante, from a simple piece of wood&#8230;the magic of Pinocchio is born again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2>Are you an institution, museum, or foundation?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tell us about your project<\/strong>: we create <strong>tailor-made installations<\/strong>, educational spaces and narrative paths for territories, museums and cultural institutions. Contact us to design and create <strong>immersive and educational environments<\/strong> that enhance your heritage. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of the Protected Areas of the Maritime Alps, the village of Vernante holds a unique magic: to be the authentic &#8220;Pinocchio Country.&#8221; This is where the illustrator Attilio Mussino, the &#8220;uncle of Pinocchio,&#8221; lived, and here his images have transformed the village into an open-air picture book. 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