The project that the Gimnasio Fontana school has to be a sustainable model and bring together art and culture
Natalia Zuleta, president of the Aluna Board of Directors. Photo: Courtesy
TL;DR
- Gimnasio Fontana has launched Aluna, a project with an investment of approximately $20 billion, to extend its educational model to the wider community.
- Aluna aims to be a cultural and sports convergence point in northern Bogotá, focusing on creativity, happiness, and sustainability.
- The infrastructure includes a 1,000-person modular theater, a FIBA-certified basketball court adaptable for volleyball, a professional recording studio, a 3D design and printing lab, and a mindfulness/meditation room.
- The project seeks to dynamize employment and is structuring alliances with various organizations for its programming.
- Aluna is designed to be financially sustainable but prioritizes social transformation and community engagement.
- The project is committed to sustainability, operating with solar energy and measuring its environmental and social impact.
- Future goals include developing a robust cultural programming, a summer camp focused on emotional management and innovation, and hosting a significant basketball event.