Design International celebrated the opening of the innovative retail complex, Mondojuve, today. Situated to the south of Turin, Mondojuve sits on a 33-hectare site that is under the jurisdiction of two town councils, Vinovo and Nichelino. Speaking at the opening, CEO Davide Padoa said, “I am happy to see that, despite the recent recession, the territory has been transformed with an environmentally smart and Design International celebrated the opening of the innovative retail complex, Mondojuve, today. Situated to the south of Turin, Mondojuve sits on a 33-hectare site that is under the jurisdiction of two town councils, Vinovo and Nichelino. Speaking at the opening, CEO Davide Padoa said: “Well phased development, which ultimately will boost the economy of one of the most vibrant and commercially savvy communities in Italy. The opening marks a wonderful moment for everyone involved but what matters the most, is that it is a project made for people. From today it is a place for people to meet, shop, dine and share. And this is what makes us all feel proud.”
The centre offers a unique experience as it harmoniously blends opportunities for retail alongside relaxation, leisure and catering. Central to the design was the focus on the green environment so that it responded sensitively to the beautiful site on which it stands. This is achieved through attention to detail in the planning of spaces, the materials used as well as the integrated approach to architecture and landscape which allows seamless and fluid transition between internal and external spaces. Outdoor spaces have been carefully crafted to provide places for activities for each season, such as a waterpark for children in summer and ice-rink in winter. The project also provides for a natural arena in which large scale events can be held. The focus on sustainability can be seen in the extensive use of renewable technology including solar and photovoltaic panels, heat recovery on air handling and rainwater collection for irrigation.
The built area totals more than 80,000 m² GLA (Gross Leasable Area), divided into two equal construction phases. The first phase, in Nichelino, features a 40,000 m² Shopping Centre, anchored by an 11,000 m² hypermarket owned by Bennet S.p.A. and a loop single level mall with over 100 shops and restaurants. The second and last phase, in Vinovo, will feature a state of the art Green Lifestyle Retail Park which, with a total area of 40,000 m² and an extensive external area designated for leisure, entertainment and sports events, will ensure that Mondojuve’s success will grow to become a destination of choice. Design International is currently in discussion with CGG, Costruzioni Generali Gilardi S.p.A., about future elements for the project.
The opening of Mondojuve comes alongside several other notable successes for Design International in the past year. It follows the opening of Il Centro, Arese (April 2016) and Ametzondo Shopping, Bayonne (November 2016); and ahead of openings of Plaza Patria, Mexico (November 2017) and Aura Mall (March 2018).