Bhai Tech in Padova, Italy by Nicolli – technologies for architecture

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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.

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• Architects: Nicolli – technologies for architecture
• Project: Bhai Tech
• Location: Mestrino, Padova, Italy
• Project team: Danilo Turato, Arianna Gobbo, Filippo Fradellin and Enrico Rispo architects with Stefano Paludetto engineer
• Building area: 2.800 sqm

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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.

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

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.

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

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.

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

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.

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Image Courtesy © Nicolli – technologies for architecture

Tags: Italy, Padova

Categories: Research & Development Centre, Technology

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