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The design concept stemmed from the client's desire to create a bright and versatile workspace, suitable for both performing various tasks and becoming a representative space for the company. The building is essentially composed of three distinct areas: the first is the open-plan workspace, located to the south, constructed of a galvanized and painted metal structure with a pitched roof and large windows protected by an external perimeter canopy. The second area houses the service areas, is located along the north side and is constructed of a reinforced concrete structure with a low flat roof. The third area consists of the underground tunnel that connects this extension to the main building.
We are located in a small provincial neighborhood, consisting primarily of houses of mediocre construction quality. The building consists of an expansion of an existing mixed-use residential and office building, where LRE IMPIANTI srl is headquartered, to increase its office space. This is not a new construction, but rather the redevelopment of the existing building by demolishing an existing residence. To ensure a connection to the main office, an underground tunnel was constructed, both for logistical reasons related to loading and unloading goods on the lot and for greater versatility in future use. Towards the public road and to the north, the building appears compact and monolithic, while towards the south and the main office, it appears open and light thanks to the large windows.
The use of corrugated sheet metal for the roofing stemmed from the desire to utilize steel as the primary construction material, seeking to enhance its technical features, joints, and exposed construction details. We wanted a thin and lightweight structure, the key to the project's aesthetic, capable of maximizing the glass surfaces while minimizing thickness. The idea was to achieve the effect of an extremely thin inclined sheet to create the canopy and side gables, eliminating the perception of the thickness of the insulated roofing package.
The building was constructed with great attention to energy and sustainability. Heating is provided by a low-temperature underfloor heat pump system installed under the industrial flooring. All windows and doors are made of thermally broken aluminum and feature low levels of thermal transmittance. The opaque walls are insulated both internally and externally. The roof features excellent insulation and houses a photovoltaic system with over 10kW. Overall, the building is classified as an A4 energy class building with a consumption index of 24.34kWh/m2 per year.
The building's design focuses on three key aspects: representation, versatility, and language. The LRE group assembles electrical panels by hand, and this project sought to enhance a space dedicated exclusively to artisanal production. It is an unconventional, no-frills, representative space that showcases the assembly process to customers and visitors. Thanks to an open-plan layout and the underground connection to the main building, the space is versatile both internally and externally: it can accommodate work of various sizes, but above all, this makes it an independent and flexible environment, suitable for hosting different functions, such as offices, classrooms, or even a home. Versatility was a key objective for the client, who has always believed that change is part of the natural evolution of a company, and that resilience is a fundamental requirement for growth and development.
The elevations and sections reveal an aesthetic born from pure technique, from the study of construction details, from the continuous collaboration between architect, engineer, carpenter, and craftsmen, to achieve lightness and transparency. It's a language that distances itself from the classic prefabricated concrete industrial warehouses of the Veneto countryside, and that recalls the still-present importance of research, study, and attention to detail, which, however small, make the difference.
MANOLO
He studied at the I.U.A.V. in Venice and graduated in Architecture in 1998.
A freelancer since 2000, he has worked on residential, commercial, public works, and development plans.
In recent years, he has focused primarily on rural building renovations and interior design, working directly with artisans (carpenters, joiners, and marble workers), overseeing every last detail of the furniture.
ELISA
She studied Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University of Trento, graduating in 2013.
In her early years, she collaborated with many companies, ranging from engineering to passive houses, from residential to retail, working on large-scale public and private projects. In recent years she has explored BIM and Project Management.
