ATER Building_Latina

::Architecture Competition for the Retrofitting of a public building – ATER Headquarters in Latina::

The proposed project is based on an intervention that aims at applying retrofitting strategies to the existing building without altering or modifying the aesthetics of the facades. Therefore most of the actions evolve around a new shingle structure with integrated photovoltaic louvers and solar panels that will contribute to the production of thermal and electrical power needed by the ATER office building. Moreover the new canopy structure creates a new plaza in the backside of the building that is open to the penetration of natural ventilation but, at the same time, protected from direct sunlight and it will have a double function and house open air parking spots and a green area with outdoor fixtures and rest areas. Most of the roof structure’s surface will be exploited also by a green surface which will improve the overall thermal and acoustic insulation of the building. This green roof will be actively contributing to the sustainability of the entire building as the rain water will be collected, drained by the soil and recycled.
As far as the facades go, the project will only concern the glazed surfaces that will be substituted with new compound glass surfaces with integrated fixed louvers. This new glazing system has a high reflection capacity that will significantly lower the transmittance values of the glazed surfaces.

Location:  Latina (IT)
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Description: Retrofitting of a Public Building
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Client: A.T.E.R., Ordine degli Architetti della provincia di Latina
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Activities: architectural drawings, 3d modeling, rendering,
post processing
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Budget: – €
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Surface: 6000 sq m
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Year: June 2009
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Status:  Third prize Winner
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With: Arch. Loris Rossi, Eng. Massimo Panini, Eng. Fausto Panini,
Arch. Lamberto Nicoletti, Arch. Gabriele Misso.
Collaborators: Maria Luigia Micalella, Valeria Giampà
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Related links: europaconcorsi
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