Photo: Alo Zanetta, Mario Botta Architetti www. botta.ch
Photo: Alo Zanetta, Mario Botta Architetti www. botta.ch
Photo: Alo Zanetta, Mario Botta Architetti www. botta.ch
Morbio Inferiore Middle School
Mario Botta Architetti, 1977
Designed by Mario Botta and built between 1972 and 1977, the Morbio InferioreSecondary School is regarded as one of the most significant examples of schoolarchitecture in Ticino. The complex is distinguished by its geometric composition,organized into a sequence of repeated blocks, each serving a specific function. The mainbuilding is visually and spatially linked to the gymnasium through an open-airamphitheatre, conceived as a gathering place, as are the surrounding porticoes.
In the lawn before the school standsSemi-submerged Man, a granite sculpture createdin1979 by Pierino Selmoni. Rising from the ground, it draws the eyes and footsteps ofstudents, teachers and visitors toward the school.
Visiting hours
- Saturday October 24th
09:30 – 10:15
Guided tours by Arch. Francesco Bellini
Free entry with limited capacity
Maximum 25 visitors - Saturday October 24th
10:30 – 11:15
Guided tours by Arch. Francesco Bellini
Free entry with limited capacity
Maximum 25 visitors
Address
Via Franscini 30
6834 Morbio Inferiore
Public transportation
From Chiasso railway station:
Bus no. 5 towards Morbio Inferiore, Posta, get off at Morbio Inferiore, Via Vela, followed by an approximately 8-minute walk (500 m).
Bus no. 7 towards Morbio Inferiore, Serfontana, get off at Chiasso, Boffalora, followed by an approximately 19-minute walk (1.2 km).
Bus no. 511 towards Vacallo, Piazza, get off at Vacallo, S. Simone, followed by an approximately 20-minute walk (1.5 km).
