ENR 2024 Global Best Projects
Award of Merit, Green Project: University of Udine Polo dei Rizzi Campus Multifunctional Library
The library complements other recently expanded university facilities for research labs and for law and humanities departments.
Photo by Alfredo Ingletti, courtesy of 3TI Progetti
University of Udine Polo dei Rizzi Campus Multifunctional Library
Udine, Italy
Award of Merit
Submitted by: 3TI Italia S.p.A.
Owner: 3TI Italia S.p.A.
Lead Design Firm | Civil, Structural & MEP Engineer: 3TI Italia S.p.A.
General Contractor: Università degli Studi di Udine / Area Edilizia e Logistica
Architectural Design: Rossi Prodi Associati; Sbarch; Studio Bargone Architetti Associati
Energy Consultant: Rossi Prodi Associati
The multifunctional library enhances academic resources by serving as a hub for studying, research and community engagement. The building complements other recently expanded facilities for the humanities, research laboratories and a dedicated building for the university’s department of law.
The building’s core is a multifunctional central hall that can accommodate activities from individual study to large-scale conferences. With a design that integrates indoor and outdoor spaces through a series of quiet courtyards, the library also prioritizes sustainability.
The envelope optimizes indoor environmental quality, acoustics and natural lighting. Renewable energy systems significantly improve the building’s energy performance. Accessibility was a key principle throughout the design to ensure the library is inclusive.
Reaching the multifunctional building’s sustainability goals required striking a balance between flexible and adaptable space with energy efficiency and environmental impact. This required close collaboration between architects, engineers and sustainability experts.
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