Labics - Maria Claudia Clemente, Francesco Isidori(MAST Manifattura Arti, Sperimentazione e Tecnologia Bologna (Italia))

An integral part of a multi-functional complex, the nursery school building stands out from the other MAST structures courtesy of the architectural solutions adopted for the facades, which feature a stunning see-through solar panel system. Ceramic elements play a key role here, not just from a functional perspective but also in terms of their contribution to the overall compositional effect via the use of colour. Meanwhile, the polychrome cladding creates a contrast with the pure, neutral style of the building itself. By day, the front of the building appears to be a solid surface, but by night the barrier seems to melt away as the light filters through from inside. Colour restores a sense of originality to the ceramics.