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ND Studio's Human-Scaled Architecture Wins In/Arch Prize

architecture-design · 2026-04-27

ND Studio, located in Florence and comprised of architects Cristina Setti, Antonio Bagni, Giulia Pagliacci, Diego Detassis, and Federico Tomaselli, received the Premi In/Architettura 2020 for the Marche, Toscana, and Umbria regions due to their Arena Q1 project at Parco delle Cascine, which hosted festivals in 2019. They also developed the Tam Tam – Temporary Architecture Module in Piazza Istria, emphasizing feedback from locals for creating low-impact public spaces. Emerging from the No dump association, ND Studio advocates for architecture that prioritizes community needs. They have criticized the original design of Piazza Istria for its lack of shade and are hopeful for a redesign competition. Their manifesto calls for architects to prioritize social responsibility and community engagement. Future projects will focus on public space improvements in peripheral neighborhoods.

Key facts

  • ND Studio won one of the Premi In/Architettura 2020 for Marche, Toscana, and Umbria.
  • The award was conferred by In/Arch for projects by young architects.
  • Arena Q1 is a multipurpose space at Parco delle Cascine in Florence.
  • Arena Q1 hosted Copula Mundi Festival and Lattex Plus Festival in 2019.
  • Tam Tam – Temporary Architecture Module was installed in Piazza Istria, Sorgane, Florence in 2020.
  • ND Studio originated from the cultural association No dump.
  • The studio is part of Icchè Ci Vah Ci Vole, a collective of over thirty Florentine entities.
  • Residents of Sorgane requested greenery, shade, and gathering spaces.
  • Tam Tam included seating with planters, swings, rockers, trees, and board games.
  • The architects criticize the original design of Piazza Istria for lacking shade and trees.
  • ND Studio advocates for architects to engage with people and observe space usage.
  • Upcoming projects involve calls from Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio for public space interventions.

Entities

Artists

  • Cristina Setti
  • Antonio Bagni
  • Giulia Pagliacci
  • Diego Detassis
  • Federico Tomaselli
  • Ferdinando Poggi
  • Leonardo Ricci
  • Leonardo Savioli

Institutions

  • ND Studio
  • In/Arch
  • No dump
  • Icchè Ci Vah Ci Vole
  • Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Florence
  • Italy
  • Parco delle Cascine
  • Piazza Istria
  • Sorgane
  • Le Piagge

Sources