Polimi Home

Abstract

“The Idea of Migration, Urban Campfires, and the Sense of Feeling at Home.” Starting from the assumption that living means feeling everywhere at home, this is the opening sentence that Professor Ico Migliore started the lecture on New Interior 2021-2022. What I'm investigating in my research is the Idea of Migration, Urban campfires, and the sense of feeling at home. If we investigated our history as human beings, we would see that our ancestors have migrated, looking for better habitats, environments, and food. However, not only Human are living creature that migrates, but also animals such as birds. It’s always have been a crucial journey for living beings to look for a better home. What if everywhere we go, we can feel at home? A primary Number of the Corvetto population are foreign inhabitants, and soon, Polimi international students will be part of the Corvetto community. The student life will be occupied by working, meeting, and studying, yet finding themselves on the weekend or in their free time facing the challenge of social isolation. Social isolation is one of many challenges that create a gap between students and their community. In trying to understand how to fill this social gap, this research focuses on the international student’s social life during the weekend and how to dissolve the challenges of social barriers to encourage engagement between international students and their beers and the local community. To achieve social sustainability through “fostering social cohesion, promoting social justice, tackling loneliness and mental health.” “Corvetto is one of Milan's most ethnically diverse and socially challenged neighborhoods.” Polimi Home Polimi Home is a space that emphasizes social diversity and reflects international students' needs. Also, respecting Heritage by considering the different layers of understanding the building. A space to be diverse and inclusive by reflecting the tangible and intangible needs of international students and the local community.