The neighborhood lounge
#DS3. Promoting mental health with innovative services
Cooperativa ITACA, Romano di Lombardia (BG)
Associazione MinD, Torino
A projecy by Elisa Zerbinati, Chiara Breda, Andrea Rovetta, Irene Giorgietti, Daniela Poloni, Ribka Oggionni, Eleonora Bolis.
Salotto di Quartiere (neighborhood lounge) is an enabling place where young people can meet freely and find a safe space. The service allows you to feel “at home away from home”, welcoming young people between 18 and 24 who want to exchange skills, participate in scheduled activities or have a space for themselves.
The space is characterized by archetypal elements of the living room that offer users a sense of comfort and well-being, ensuring maximum flexibility for various usage needs.
Access and customization of the living room occur thanks to the presence of internal and external notice boards, which provide information on the activities offered by the cooperative and allow the space to be booked.
Furthermore, these communication devices allow the creation of supply and demand for the exchange of skills, helping users to build relationships and learn new skills.




