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The project was born from the desire to bring new life to a historic site that had been abandoned for over forty years, transforming it into Cogefa’s new headquarters. The strategic approach combined preservation, regeneration, and innovation: restoring a significant 19th-century building in Turin and converting it into a contemporary workspace that is open, inclusive, and deeply aligned with the company’s culture. The goal was to create a headquarters that embodies the future of work—flexible, dynamic environments designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and wellbeing.
The Buon Pastore complex is part of post-unification Turin, developed after the demolition of the city’s historic walls. The intervention respectfully integrates into the urban fabric, preserving the original layout of the two orthogonal wings facing Corso Principe Eugenio and Via Moris, while reactivating an area that had been inaccessible for decades. The reopening of the garden and the creation of a new transparent entrance pavilion help reconnect the building with its neighborhood, transforming a once-closed perimeter into a place that engages and interacts with the city.
Sustainability is a core principle of the project. The restoration of the Buon Pastore complex follows an integrated approach based on the preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic structure, reducing resource consumption and material waste.
High-efficiency systems, advanced climate control and LED lighting ensure reduced energy impact, while natural light, green areas and a double-height winter garden enhance wellbeing. Flexible, durable spaces are designed to evolve over time.
The project has achieved LEED Gold certification for its environmental performance and the quality of its indoor spaces.
The project stands out for its ability to combine careful historic restoration with contemporary architectural language. Key features include:
– the new glass entrance pavilion, a light and transparent architectural gesture marking the main access;
– the iconic Blue Box, an elevated, fully blue architectural volume designed as a flexible representational space that can host events, presentations, exhibitions, or multimedia activities;
– 3,500 sqm of workspace organized according to principles of ergonomics, collaboration, and adaptability, including 150 workstations, five meeting rooms, a boardroom, company library, and multiple lounge and social areas;
– a clear spatial hierarchy: a large operational open space on the first floor, executive offices on the upper levels, all connected by a striking double-height winter garden.
The restoration of the Buon Pastore complex goes beyond construction: it transforms a once-closed correctional institute into an open, vibrant place returned to the city. A former symbol of seclusion becomes a catalyst for creativity and collaboration. It is a project that demonstrates how architecture, when it respects the past and embraces the future with courage, can truly generate lasting value.
