Following the conclusion of last winter’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Olympic Village has begun its second life: the conversion of its spaces into student housing. The interior design project, developed as part of a COIMA real estate initiative, stems from this dual purpose and from a challenge that guided every choice: meeting the needs of the event without tying the spaces to a temporary use.
From the earliest design stages, the concept was driven by a clear principle: ensuring the adaptability of the interiors beyond the Olympic Games. The spaces were conceived as reconfigurable systems, in which custom-designed furniture allows functions to evolve over time and new users to be welcomed. The transition from athletes’ village to student residence is thus achieved by reconfiguring the elements, without invasive works.
Sustainability played an equally central role. An ESG matrix guided the selection of recycled, recyclable and sustainable materials, favouring certified supply chains and durable components. This approach shapes the entire life cycle of the furnishings, from production to management, through to conversion.
With the Olympic Village, COIMA Image has turned a complex programme into a coherent system of design solutions, capable of generating lasting value: flexible spaces, responsible materials and furnishings designed to evolve with the people who live in them.
