On Saturday, May 24, the TOHOUSING+ Hackathon—a design marathon organized by the Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino in collaboration with the Associazione Quore—came to a close with the announcement of the winning team.

The hackathon unfolded overnight at the future co-housing site TOHOUSING+, located at Corso Farini 20. The project, led and designed by architect Walter Fazzalari, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The overnight marathon brought together young professionals in a collaborative design experience with a strong social impact. The challenge focused on the entrance portal to the facility: an architectural and symbolic element conceived as an urban “calling card” facing the city.

The winning team, “Place in the Light”—composed of Nicolò Capece, Domenico Tramontana, and Filippo Zimarro—was selected for the following reasons, as stated by the jury:
“For using light as the central subject of the project, shaping and breaking it down like a kaleidoscope of diversity; for merging the concept of a design project with that of an installation; and for their attention to the relationship between interior spaces and the external city.”

A special mention went to “Il Faro” by Flavio Schettino and Tommaso Grossi:
“For highlighting the theme of home with warmth and a sense of belonging, and for making sharing a core element of the project.”

During the long night of work, multidisciplinary teams—including architects, designers, artists, and graphic designers—transformed the space into a workshop of ideas. Their proposals placed the dignity of living at the center, moving beyond aesthetics to tell stories of connection, inclusion, and the future.

“The hackathon that brought the ToHousing+ construction site to life for one night,” said Alessandro Battaglia, President of Associazione Quore, “was not just a challenge, but the process that will give our project a ‘calling card’—a creative architectural element connecting the city and neighborhood, representing who we are and what we stand for. For that, we are deeply grateful to the Fondazione per l’Architettura.”

“With TOHOUSING+ Hackathon, we aimed to create space for design that goes beyond form to become a social, inclusive, and participatory act,” concluded Eleonora Gerbotto, Director of Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino. “This project shows how architecture can be an active tool of urban and human transformation, especially when it opens itself to dialogue with the community.”

After a night of non-stop work, the morning began with a shared breakfast, followed by project presentations and the winner’s announcement at around 11:30 a.m. TOHOUSING+ Hackathon thus affirmed itself as a moment of dialogue, creativity, and social engagement—capable of generating real ideas for more just, welcoming, and shared living spaces.

About the Organizers:
Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino promotes the quality of architecture, cities, and territories, engaging architects, citizens, institutions, and businesses. Founded in 2002 by the Order of Architects of Turin, it views architecture as a discipline that serves quality of life. Through a governance model that integrates diverse expertise—from architects and entrepreneurs to academics, public managers, and art experts—it fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and acts as a bridge between design, construction, technology, and culture.

Associazione Quore is a social promotion organization focused on activities for LGBTQI individuals. Founded in 2007 in Turin, it operates throughout the city and region with initiatives, awareness campaigns, and long-term projects aimed at building an inclusive society that respects individual rights.