ArchShowcase Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Bhai Tech in Padova, Italy by Nicolli – technologies for architectureMarch 27th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Nicolli – technologies for architecture A new technology centre for automotive industry research, analysis and development in Mestrino, Padua, with a space where is located the Formula 1 pilot training driving simulator and the development area of performance racing cars.
This Alucobond cladding façade, performed by Nicolli, is composed by more than 350 ice panels, all custom cut in irregular shapes. This coating has been properly studied with accurate graphic simulations, in order to harmonize it with the varied facets of the architectural office block. The overall design is structured on the movement of the façade geometries. It is marked by cuts of the windows and of the glasses, which are also designed so as to follow the polygonal facade. In the corners they join with simple sealing. This architecture is designed with great attention to energy saving, due to the presence of photovoltaic panels, high-performance glazing, solar shading and LED lights. It thus appears in tune with his Italian technological excellence content. Cladding technical summary: Alucobond façade cladding, hi-performance mullion-transom façade, windows and doors with integrated extruded sun blade and Schuco Tip-Tronic automation system. Categories: Research & Development Centre, Technology |