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Architects: Massimo Mariani
- Area: 4500 m²
- Year: 2014
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Photographs:Alessandro Ciampi
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Mechanical Systems: Primetec srl, Emanuele Ghelardi
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Electrical Systems: Primetec srl, Emanuele Ghelardi
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Text description provided by the architects. The new building.The new headquarters of the Bank of Pisa and Fornacette was inaugurated on 6 September 2014. The building constitutes the last step in a more general urban redevelopment plan, as well as being a functional-operational base for customers; a new building, a square, and new open green spaces for community use were built near the old headquarters.
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The new building was constructed on an area previously occupied by a commercial building from the Seventies; it has a much higher qualitative and technical-performance profile and complies with the most stringent parameters on the energy consumption and overall sustainability of the entire work (Life Cycle Assessment).
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The result was a contemporary building in terms of its appearance, the materials and the relationship established with the territory and the environment in general, characterized by a reduced energy and environmental impact and high thermal and acoustic efficiency. These are all qualities that place the work in energy certification Class A/A+.
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The building covers a total of 4,500 sq m and has 3 floors above ground and a basement. The managerial and administrative offices, distribution spaces, areas for interaction, other service rooms such as bathrooms and technical rooms, and the vertical connection shafts are located on the upper floors; the auditorium with around 300 seats and a large space used as an exhibition area and for events are located in the basement.
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These underground rooms obtain natural light from the west side which has a continuous glass wall overlooking the sunken square of the car parks. Two central courtyards defined by wide area with vertical gardens bring light and natural ventilation to the interior rooms.
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Entirely clad with an iridescent metallic skin, the building changes colour with the light and, as a whole, greatly resembles a large ingot. The main façade opens to the outside with a large multicoloured glass window that transforms into a lantern at night, while the other façades are dotted with regularly spaced terraces and windows on the golden cladding.
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Inside the building, the interaction and distribution areas have seats and historical “pieces” of Italian design, the result of a specific and almost curatorial selection that enriches the building with a new collection.
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