The Roman studio Aut Aut Architettura – particularly sensitive to the design of spaces that meet the needs of children – won the competition held by the city of Bologna to create, in the peripheral area of the Pilastro district, the MUBA, or the “Museo delle Bambine e dei Bambini” (“Museum of Girls and Boys”).

The project – with extremely flexible spaces – is characterized by the presence of yellow, the primary color much loved by children, linked to the sun and joy. The shape of the structure, on the other hand, evokes the geometry of the factories, tending to preserve the simple shape of the regular polygon as a container of creativity, inspired by the principles of the Italian pedagogue Loris Malaguzzi.

Part of the Impronta Verde (“Green Footprint”) project and funded with PNRR resources, the MUBA will complete the triangle dedicated to culture and sociality for all ages. The construction of the museum involves an investment of 3 million euros, and the use of prefabricated X-LAM panels, to ensure reduced construction times and a low environmental impact.