"Developed by COIMA and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the project has been envisioned as both a temporary residence for athletes and a long-term urban asset for the city. Delivered in 30 months and ahead of schedule, the Village is located within the Porta Romana railway yard, and comprises six new residential buildings and the restoration of two historic structures: the former Squadra Rialzo locomotive workshop"
"Following the Games, the Village will be transformed into Italy's largest student housing complex, with 1,700 beds ready for the 2026/27 academic year. Rental prices will be set below the market average, addressing the city's shortage of affordable student accommodation. The Olympic Plaza and surrounding public spaces will be reprogrammed to feature retail, dining, and cultural activities, creating a new neighborhood that is integrated into the wider Porta Romana master plan."
"The project prioritizes environmental performance, aligning with Milan's Air and Climate Plan and EU Taxonomy requirements. The residential buildings are designed to meet Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards, and have achieved LEED Gold and WiredScore Platinum certifications. Strategies include the elimination of fossil fuels, the use of heat pumps, a 1 MW photovoltaic system, stormwater reuse, and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, such as bicycle networks and EV charging."
COIMA developed and SOM designed the Athletes' Village at the Porta Romana railway yard, delivered in 30 months and handed over to the Milano Cortina Foundation. The complex includes six new residential buildings and restoration of two historic structures, offering athlete housing, 40,000 square meters of community spaces, landscaped courtyards and three sports courts. After the Games the site converts to Italy's largest student housing with 1,700 beds at below-market rents, and public spaces repurposed for retail, dining and cultural activities within a wider masterplan that adds 320 affordable units and extensive green areas. The development meets NZEB standards, holds LEED Gold and WiredScore Platinum certifications, removes fossil fuels via heat pumps, installs a 1 MW photovoltaic system, reuses stormwater, supports sustainable mobility, and reduces embodied carbon through mass timber, prefabrication and modular design.
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