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The project is a sculptural work that combines architectural sculpture with the use of metal in the façade cladding. The industrial building presents itself as a monolithic black mass, austere and solid, contrasted with the more sculptural administrative building. The two volumes are unified by metallic cladding: the industrial building features black steel slats that appear solid from a distance but reveal subtle perforations up close, while the administrative building becomes a sculptural centerpiece with a suspended black metallic volume, into which a trapezoidal volume clad in metallized aluminum slats is inserted, concealing a custom skylight. The project balances mass, light, and material, creating a dynamic play of equilibrium and turning architecture into a work of sculpture
The project is a sculptural research that combines architectural form with the study of work environment flows and natural light. It begins with the analysis of external circulation and internal pathways for workers and visitors, and considers the typical orthogonal grid of the industrial area, a pattern echoed in the elevations through the interplay of solid and void. Natural light is carefully studied and channeled into the building, enhancing the spatial experience. The project harmoniously relates to its landscape and urban context, shaping both the volumes and the flow of people in a sculptural, functional, and luminous composition.
The project emerges from architectural and sculptural research, and the choice of painted metal for the façade is deliberate from the very beginning. Metal allows us to achieve sharp, sculpted volumes, creating almost spatial forms. The industrial building, clad in black metal, becomes a monolithic mass in equilibrium with the more plastic administrative building. Within it, a metallic steel-effect pyramid rises as a stellar spatial element, acting almost as a central monolith in the architectural composition. Painted metal transforms the design into a precise, sculptural, and visually striking work.
Sustainability and eco-compatibility guide the project, both to respect environmental resources and to improve the quality of the work environment. The entire plant is energetically autonomous, equipped with a photovoltaic system on the roof and a geothermal probes. The offices are heated and cooled through the geothermal system. The ventilated metal façade ensures excellent thermal insulation, while all openings are carefully sized and oriented according to sunlight. Behind the metal cladding, a natural hemp insulation layer provides perfect thermal performance. These strategies create a comfortable, efficient, and environmentally responsible workplace.
"The project excels in eco-compatibility and energy autonomy, seamlessly integrating sustainability with architectural expression. Natural light permeates every space, enhancing the work environment, while internal climate is maintained through renewable energy, ensuring comfort and efficiency. Its sculptural form makes the building immediately recognizable: volumes appear carved, almost as architectural sculptures. Painted metal cladding sharpens these forms, giving the project a unique identity. The monolithic industrial volume contrasts with the fluid, articulated administrative building, creating a dynamic interplay of light, material, and form, a subtle game of equilibrium between mass and space. This project stands as a unique work, born from a sculptural approach that combines metal cladding and the strategic use of natural light. All of this makes the project truly unique, existing only in this specific location and realized solely through these cladding materials that define its distinctive identity.
Roberto Bertoli Architetto, based in Brescia, specializes in office space design, corporate buildings, residential architecture, and building renovation, with a focus on landscape integration, sustainable design and exhibition design. Founded by Roberto Bertoli, a Politecnico di Milano graduate, the studio adopts a methodical approach, grounded in site analysis, material use, and contemporary architectural language. Projects emphasize the relationship between form, function, and environment, delivering solutions that respect local identity and environmental needs. The studio’s work has gained recognition through publications, conferences, and awards.
The studio’s projects are characterized by a rigorous language, inspired by American minimalism and geometric art, particularly Sol LeWitt. Each project stems from a careful reading of context and user needs. The main approach draws inspiration from Hard Edge painting, with sculptural volumes shaped by sharp lines and rigorous geometry.
