In the heart of Montagnola we will propose a mountain. A mountain inhabited by Montagnola’s residents and providing all facilities from private homes to restaurants and cultural equipment. There will be sports facilities inserted in its center as well as shops and a market place. The mountain will become the vibrant pole of the neighborhood. A place for exchange and a place to identify Montagnola.

The southern face would be flanked by living units all enjoying sun and amazing views to the EUR district while the northern face will front the AMA piazza and welcome visitors from the Gesù Buon Pastore church and the Piazzale dei caduti della Montagnola to its cafes, restaurants and cinemas… It will act as a lively cascade of public programs.

The ama building is an hommage to its predecessor and a new symbol for Montagnola. The building tops the original facilities with 2 floors of open office layout punctuated by patios. The idea is that the new and the old have a shared presence on the Piazzale dei caduti della Montagnola while the back of it becomes a large covered piazza for the public. This generous public square is an unprecedented gift from a private entity such as AMA to the community. In return the offices enjoy great views over the surrounding landscape and retain a clear autonomy.