Modostudio + Sofia Cattinari Studio

Intecs Spa Headquarters

Modostudio + Sofia Cattinari Studio

11. February 2015

Photo: Solange Ermelinda Souza

The project is located in a major and well connected industrial area on the east side of Rome with a focus on advanced research production. The building is a clear and compact volume that has an interesting relationship to its context.

Thanks to the special facade system, which consists of alternating reflective steel panels and glass panels, the building seems to dematerialize, blending with the surrounding environment. The reflective steel panels are characterized by different depths depending on their position, assuring always different visual effects depending on the side from which the building is enjoyed. The facade effect guarantees a strong dynamism to the building itself.

Photo: Julien Lanoo

The building is composed of a series of floors, connected with each other continuously through connections clearly readable on the exterior facade. These connections create stairs, terraces or slopes, hosting conference rooms or an outdoor auditorium, providing a functional layout extremely varied and flexible.

Photo: Julien Lanoo

Both the building envelope and its mechanical installations, entrusted to the home automation technology, will be extremely technological and performance, ensuring the building an "A" energy class in CasaClima certification.

Photo: Julien Lanoo

PROJECT CREDITS

Location: Rome, Italy
Client: Intecs spa
Phase: Invited architectural competition | first prize - Preliminary and final design, tender drawings, site supervision
Area: 3,500 sqm
Years: 2010-2014
Design Team: Modostudio (Fabio Cibinel, Roberto Laurenti, Giorgio Martocchia) + Sofia Cattinari Studio
Consultants: structural engineer: Ing. Gilberto Sarti; mechanical engineer and Klimahaus consultant: Ing. Michele De Beni; fire consultant: Ing. Fernando Orlandi
Site Manager: Arch. Gaia Grossi
Contractor: Cogei Costruzioni S.p.a., Cami srl