cagliari, italy will not have a dormitory for students by paulo mendes da rocha. this is a side effect of the economic crisis on higher education, the local university has been forced to find ways to cut costs. last week, the cagliari administration decided not to invest in the already approved project by famed brazilian architect paulo mendes da rocha. it’s unfortunate for the already difficult situation that sardinian students face. designboom thinks it’s a real pity as it would have been one of the world’s most beautiful dormitories, with a mensa view front seaside.

paulo mendes da rocha's seaside dormitory in cagliari, italy will not be built
the white elements show the plan of the seaside student housing — the dormitories adjoin the two piers

paulo mendes da rocha's seaside dormitory in cagliari, italy will not be built
on the roof there was to be a terrace, on the second floor the cafeteria and on the first floor the dorms with a view

paulo mendes da rocha's seaside dormitory in cagliari, italy will not be built
a sketch of the volume of the dormitory, developing outwards, towards the sea