Community design. The case of “Residence Chianelli” in Perugia

The present research work is related to the study made by the University of Perugia of a masterplan that includes the Hospital Center in Perugia; in particular, the focus is on the project for the construction of a new building that will result in the extension of the current Special Residences for patients in outpatient therapy. This project is part of the organic plan that involves the spaces of the “Comitato per la Vita Daniele Chianelli”, a non-profit organization that was created by a group of parents who felt the need to intervene more directly in carrying out activities to support the public structure and to be alongside those who suffer and struggle for life. The functional requirement is to increase the reception capacity of Chianelli Residence and at the same time to extend the services offered in the area of the hospital pole by integrating commercial and nursery spaces with a dedicated and protected green area, in order to provide global assistance to families who care for children and adults throughout their illness.