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The Colonia Medail in Bardonecchia, built between 1937 and 1939 is one of the most rigorous and mature works designed by the architect Gino Levi Montalcini. It is composed of parallel main pavilions three-floors above ground connected by one-storey structures with arcades in places and by a two-storey pavilion along the avenue. The two main buildings are arranged so that they form a Greek key design that delineates a large courtyard facing south. At the centre of structure there is also a small tower that can be seen directly from the avenue.
The Medail Village will accommodate athletes participating in the Olympic snowboard, skeleton, freestyle and luge competitions.
The need arose for a radical renovation of the entire complex and for the construction of a new building to satisfy the requirements of the Olympics. These interventions will give the new structure an accommodation capacity for 702 people. The entire area will be renewed and the green area and square restored. The area beyond Viale della Vittoria towards the river will be used to construct a ground level parking area.