SMEG Headquarters

Monaco, Monaco

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Office Buildings

arkkitehdit: VIGUIER architecture urbanisme paysage

Year: 2022
Client: Société Monégasque de l'Électricité et du Gaz (Electric and Gas Corporation of Monaco)
Team: Michele Circella, Tomaso Mani, Dionisio Rocha, Laetitia Gil, Camille Ajjan, The-Long Thang, Charlotte Thiret, Alberto Vazquez Palomo, Benjamin Doré, Benjamin Alcover, Jugulta Le Clerre, Amélie Bellaud, Khanh Chi Tran, Elise Taponier
Interior design: Arch Monaco
Project manager: EGIS

The project of the SMEG’s (Electric and Gas Corporation of Monaco) new headquarters is located on a pivotal site between the port and the cliff in the Fontvieille district of Monaco.

Anchored in its environment, the building will offer an outline that resonates on two scales: first, through its presence in Monaco’s landscape, second, thanks to the site integration into the direct urban fabric. At the base, the ground floors have been designed with careful consideration.

The project, of 13.400m² built area, focuses mainly on the 9-floor building that will incorporate a 4-storey elevation plus terrace. The architectural concept involves two main desires: the enhancement of the current building’s assets and the emphasis of SMEG reputed trademark.

In the renovated portion, the reassessment of the interiors frees up the working area to maximize the amount of natural light and therefore decrease the need for artificial lighting. The elevation, brought forth by a succession of elements, expresses the coronation of the building as a new skyline.

Program: offices, business, and parking
Assignment: Renovation and elevation
Location: Monaco
Built area: 13.400m²

Client: SMEG
General contractor: VIGUIER
Interior designs: Arch Monaco
Project manager: EGIS
Engineering firms: TRACTEBEL (Structure, CET, Acoustic), RTE (Façades), AE-75 (Economie)
HQE: G-ON (Environment)