Self-built Architectural Workshop, Padua

As part of the Workshop of Architectural and Urban Design (5th year, Faculty of Building Engineering and Architecture, University of Padua), led by Prof. Andrea Boito and Prof. Edoardo Narne, students—supported by the SEI ICEA project and several tutors—designed and built three prototypes of urban furniture now available for students and staff. The workshop also hosted Visiting Scientist Prof. Josefa Blanco de Paz.

As part of the Workshop of Architectural and Urban Design (5th year, Faculty of Building Engineering and Architecture, University of Padua), led by Prof. Andrea Boito and Prof. Edoardo Narne, students—supported by the SEI ICEA project and several tutors—designed and built three prototypes of urban furniture now available for students and staff. The workshop also hosted Visiting Scientist Prof. Josefa Blanco de Paz.

The prototypes are:

  • TETRATTO – a modular seating system with multiple heights and inclinations, offering endless ways to inhabit green spaces (Prof. Josefa Blanco de Paz & Elisabetta Teso).

  • ARCIPELAGO – six tables with seating that can be rearranged into different configurations to suit diverse activities (Prof. Edoardo Narne & Anna Contarin).

  • SAKURA – a small pavilion with adjustable shading, natural light effects, and a solar panel for night illumination (Arch. Maria Francesca Lui & Williams Paul Vatamanu).