Thematic Studio: Winter Olympics 2026
Italy will host the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, taking the Winter Games to the Alpine country for the second time in 20 years. The 2026 Winter Olympics will pose challenges from all points of view: with an expected investment of about 1.3 billion euros of expenditure, in addition to another 340 million to invest for infrastructure works and connecting roads, it is essential that sustainability economic, environmental and social development of the project extends beyond the period of the Games itself, offering concrete prospects for growth and well-being of the area in the long term. Which guidelines do we need to adopt for post event sustainable living in Milano-Cortina 2027? What legacy of territorial regeneration do we want to be left behind?
Identifying "postcard impressions" in each of the hosting towns and comparing these qualities with actual characteristics, use, and problems on site.
Analyzing soil layers and on-ground compositions on these Alpine grounds.
from left: Livigno, Bormio, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo
Strategies and Interventions
Project 1: Latemar Ski Center
Project 2: the Vaia Nursery for reforestation from the 2018 Vaia storm
Project 3: Vardabe Camp Site
Project 4: The Book Cafe on Latemar
