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The Parco Nilde Iotti (Parco Ottavi) Early Childhood Centre on BIMportale

Posted on June 11, 2026July 23, 2026 by sofia

BIMportale has published an in-depth feature on the new Parco Nilde Iotti Early Childhood Centre (Parco Ottavi) in Reggio Emilia, exploring the role of BIM in the development of the project.

The intervention translates into architecture the principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach, an internationally recognised educational method that assigns a central role to the environment in children’s growth and learning processes.

Flexible spaces, natural light, a close relationship with greenery and continuity between indoors and outdoors guide the architectural, structural and building services design developed by CAIREPRO, conceived to support educational activities and the everyday life of children and educators.

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Urban regeneration in north-east Reggio Emilia

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 by sofia

The regeneration of the Porta Santa Croce area, one of the main gateways to Reggio Emilia, is currently in progress.

The project addresses the connection between two parts of the district divided by the Milan–Bologna railway line, introducing a new pedestrian and cycle underpass. A system of squares, ramps and green areas will transform the access to the tunnel into an active and inclusive public space.

CAIREPRO has recently been awarded the construction supervision assignment.

“This intervention has a value that goes beyond infrastructure: it reconnects a historic fracture between the city centre and the northern area of Reggio Emilia, improving accessibility, safety and the quality of public space. Our role is to support this vision during the construction phase, ensuring consistency and control throughout the entire process.” — Alberto Calza, Construction Supervisor

Project by Mazzei Architects and GT Engineering Srl.

Find out more on the Municipality of Reggio Emilia website

CAIREpeople #12 – Pier Paolo Dominici

Posted on June 11, 2026July 3, 2026 by sofia

For Pier Paolo, a passion for numbers began in childhood, as a form of play and curiosity: counting cars by colour, the windows of a building, or the inhabitants of the cities he visited. A natural inclination that, over time, became a method.

Today, as Administrative and Finance Manager at CAIREPRO, he works to turn data into a tool that supports decision-making and a shared vision.

In this episode of CAIREpeople, he reflects on the value of numbers as a key to understanding complexity and guiding informed choices.

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Cooperative Stories: Voices from CAIREPRO

Posted on June 8, 2026June 11, 2026 by sofia

In this episode of Storie Cooperative, the story enters CAIREPRO’s everyday work through the testimonies of some of its key people.

Their words reveal an understanding of design as a shared process, built on people’s expertise and on careful attention to the places that gradually take shape.

This approach reflects the most authentic meaning of CAIREPRO’s work: designing places capable of improving people’s quality of life.

Project promoted by Legacoop Emilia Ovest, produced by TRMedia and broadcast on Telereggio.

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Italian Republic Day in Dakar

Posted on June 4, 2026June 16, 2026 by sofia

CAIREPRO and CAIREAFRICA once again took part in the celebration of Italian Republic Day in Dakar.

It was a pleasure to contribute as a sponsor to an event that promotes Made in Italy and creates valuable opportunities for meeting, dialogue and the development of relationships between institutions and businesses.

Congratulations to the Embassy of Italy in Dakar for organising the event.

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Réalités Sénégal in Reggio Emilia

Posted on May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by sofia

During the stay in Italy of Amadou Dieng and Pape Abdou Dia, General Manager and Technical Director of Réalités Sénégal — a real estate development company active in West Africa — several meetings were held with partners and suppliers involved in ongoing real estate projects.

The visit also included Reggio Emilia, where CAIREPRO has its roots. Together with Fondazione E35 and Centro Interculturale Mondinsieme, the directors visited the Sala del Tricolore of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, the symbolic birthplace of the Italian flag, to gain a closer understanding of part of the city’s history.

In international projects, gaining knowledge of the territories of the partners involved is essential to better understand contexts, needs and ways of working. This same approach has guided the relationship with Réalités Sénégal, a partner since 2022, for which CAIREPRO and CAIREAFRICA have designed several residential complexes in Dakar.

Discover the details of the two projects currently underway for Réalités Sénégal

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“Suspended Architecture” webinar Registration open until 26 May

Posted on May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by sofia

Only a few days remain before the webinar promoted by Fondazione Promozione Acciaio, dedicated to vertical extensions, structural insertions and new steel volumes applied to existing buildings.

Representing CAIREPRO, Engineers Alberto Calza and Salvatore Sestito will present a case study on Capannone 15B and 15C of the former Officine Reggiane in Reggio Emilia.

The presentation will show how the integration of new steel structures can enable new functions while preserving the identity of historic industrial buildings.

A concrete opportunity to explore design solutions and real applications, with 2 professional development credits awarded to architects.

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New synergies in East Africa: meeting with Architect Osvaldo Luís

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by sofia

CAIREPRO welcomed Osvaldo Luís, architect and urban planner trained at the Politecnico di Milano, who is currently active in Mozambique, Kenya and Eritrea.

The discussion focused on the agri-food sector and urban planning, with particular attention to East African territories.

An opportunity to connect local knowledge, design expertise and field experience, strengthening the exchange between Osvaldo Luís’s professional background and the activities developed by CAIREPRO and CAIREAFRICA in these areas.

CAIREPRO Newsletter #3 is out now

Posted on May 19, 2026May 20, 2026 by sofia

The third issue of the CAIREPRO newsletter is now available.

This issue presents the new cairepro.it website, designed to make projects, expertise and areas of intervention more accessible.

It also features the work on Palazzo Poggi, the central headquarters of the University of Bologna, with a project focused on upgrading and redevelopment within a protected historic context.

Finally, the newsletter takes us to Dakar, Senegal, to CAIREAFRICA, with an interview with Bachir Ndiaye for a new episode of CAIREpeople.

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CAIREpeople #11 – Mattia Ruini

Posted on May 7, 2026July 3, 2026 by sofia

Mattia has been a civil and structural engineer at CAIREPRO since 2023. His work focuses mainly on existing structures, an interest reflected in projects such as the intervention on the Church of San Valentino in Castellarano, Reggio Emilia. There, the seismic improvement works became an opportunity to discover, through the design process, hidden elements and spaces within the building.

Swimming plays an important role in his daily life. Between training and teaching, it strengthens concentration, consistency and determination, qualities that also shape his approach to work.

In this episode of CAIREpeople, the focus is on his professional path and on the passions that give shape to his work.

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The Parco Nilde Iotti (Parco Ottavi) Early Childhood Centre on BIMportale

Urban regeneration in north-east Reggio Emilia

CAIREpeople #12 – Pier Paolo Dominici

Cooperative Stories: Voices from CAIREPRO

Italian Republic Day in Dakar

Réalités Sénégal in Reggio Emilia

“Suspended Architecture” webinar Registration open until 26 May

New synergies in East Africa: meeting with Architect Osvaldo Luís

CAIREPRO Newsletter #3 is out now

CAIREpeople #11 – Mattia Ruini