‘headquarters + production complex for pratic’ by GEZA, fagagna, italy image © fernando guerra
italian practice GEZA has recently completed the ‘headquarters + production complex’ an office and industrial facility for practic, an awning and deck company within the town of fagagna in the northern province of udine, italy. positioned along a major freeway, the low-profile structure evokes the essence of the agricultural landscape. the campus consists of a main and clear volume dedicated to the work environment and neighbored with the manufacturing plant whose footprint has been placed at a 15 degree angle to respond to the nearby roadway. break rooms, communication areas and private spaces along with gardens accommodate the daily interactions of the employees.
the elemental exterior is formed with alternating surfaces of glass and panels of black marble stone interchanged with dark cement. the south facade is protected with a cantilevered 80 meter long concrete beam creating a mediating corridor along the building’s perimeter which is sheltered by the floating shading device.
office and factory volume separated and then connected with a path image © fernando guerra
covered path connecting the production and office buildings
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dark concrete beam protecting from the southern sun exposure
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view of office from the west
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main factory volume
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main factory volume
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northern facade of office building
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office building
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facade detail
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rooftop solar panels cover 2,300 square meters
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corridor
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offices
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offices
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offices
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warehouse
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illuminated at night
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view from the highway at dusk
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site plan
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
roof plan
section
section
elevation
elevation
elevation
project info:
architects: geza gri e zucchi architetti associati team: stefania anzil, fabio passon structural engineer: nuttassociati mechanical engineer: studio bulfon associati electrical engineer: studio battista contractor: edildri costruzioni s.r.l. external works: slurry italia srl prefabs: spav prefabbricati mechanical systems: vaportemica commerciale srl electrical systems: elettrica ducale snc factory: 10.000 mq offices: 1.000 mq showroom: 550 mq loading docks: 2.700 mq parking: 120 spots landscape: 33.000 mq costs: 7.000.000 euros total design: 2008-2009 construction: 2009-2011
