Forti Holding S.p.a.’s new headquarters is located between Pisa and Livorno, serving as the administrative center for the company and its group. Designed by ATIproject studio, this building stands out as a prime example of sustainable, green architecture in the region.
Environmental responsibility is central to the design philosophy. The team prioritized bioclimatic planning to achieve impressive energy efficiency. The building incorporates numerous passive energy solutions, including thermal energy management, shading technologies, passive ventilation, and strategic use of natural sunlight.
Facing the main road, the building features a ventilated foyer with a three-story-high ceiling, warmly welcoming visitors. A wide glass curtain wall provides ample natural ventilation and daylight. On the southeast facade, entirely glazed, a horizontal shading system protects the interior from overheating while maintaining clear views and effective sunlight filtration.
The building’s structure and form were carefully designed to enhance the indoor working environment. It offers comfortable, open views that connect occupants with the surrounding rural and mountainous landscape.
During the design process, opaque and transparent surfaces were strategically chosen based on their orientation. The rooftop garden and spacious outdoor balconies are finished with natural materials, offering inviting spaces to relax while overlooking the mountains.
Natural materials not only define the building’s volume but also help regulate the microclimate and bring elements of nature inside. The south facade is fully clad with photovoltaic panels, paired with green energy technologies designed to meet the building’s complete energy demands.
Remarkably, the building operates without methane gas plants, commonly used in Italian heating systems. Photovoltaic energy production covers over 80% of the building’s energy needs, including heating, cooling, and lighting throughout the year. Thanks to a specialized BIM engineering construction approach, the suspended ceiling system became the building’s primary technical platform. This system integrates state-of-the-art equipment, including an intelligent shell with LED lighting, combined air conditioning, and a geothermal system for regenerative heat exchange.
The combination of renewable energy and energy-saving strategies sets a new benchmark for sustainable buildings in the Tuscany region. The building is currently pursuing LEED Gold certification for sustainability.
Schueco (Germany) Curtain Wall
ATIproject Studio collaborated closely with Schueco during the detailed design phase to develop a transparent curtain wall system with integrated solar shading. This collaboration focused on optimizing solutions to accommodate the building’s complex geometric forms.
The curtain wall’s curvature radius varies at each level to follow the soft, winding shapes of the balconies and gardens. This required specialized modeling and node construction techniques to achieve both technical efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
The curtain wall system incorporates low-emissivity double-glass panels designed for thermal and acoustic performance, combined with solar control films. This achieves excellent light transparency while adapting shading coefficients based on the facade’s solar exposure.
Materials and Product Description
The Schueco Sunshine Curtain Wall features a customized integrated sunshade system combined with fixed shading structures placed strategically along exterior corridors. This design ensures effective solar control and simplifies maintenance across continuous curtain walls.
The integrated system is directly connected to the curtain wall and was thoroughly researched to provide a tailored engineering solution. It not only supports the walkway structurally but also defines the curtain wall’s overall silhouette, resulting in a striking and efficient facade that embodies innovation and holistic design principles.
▲ First Floor Plan
▲ Sixth Floor Plan
▲ Standard Floor Plan
Project Information:
Project Name: Forti Holding Spa Headquarters and Office Building
Architectural Firm: ATIproject Yati
Office (BIM Training) Website: __AI_ST_URL_0__
Contact Email: __AI_S_SC0__
Completion Year: 2016
Building Area: 4,750 square meters
Project Address: Via Umberto Forti, 1, 56121 Pisa PI, Italy
Photographers: Daniele Domenicali, Irene Taddei
Lead Architects: Branko Zrnic, Luca Serri
Design Team: ATIproject Yati
Type: Architecture
Materials: Glass Curtain Wall, Metal, Metal Plates, Wall Treatments, Coatings, Gypsum, Glass Lamps, Lighting Fixtures
Logo: Interior Design, Italy, Pisa, Eco-friendly Materials
Category: Office Building
Manufacturers: Schueco, Grundfos, Honeywell, PortArredo, Lindab, Cooperativa Ceramiche d’Imola Scarl, Guardian Glass, Anwo, Europomice, P3Ductal, Termolan Srl / Lape HD Srkl / Rockwool, Rhoss
Owner: Forti Holding Spa
Main Contractor: Impresa Ing. Umberto Forti & Figlio spa
Curtain Wall Contractor: AZA spa
Must log in before commenting!
Sign Up