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The multifunctional cultural complex (CEM), with a contemporary and sculptural identity, is located on the Maggiore Lake coast.

The architectural complex hosts a wide entrance foyer for cultural events and art exhibitions, a theatre for 500 people and a 200 one, service and ancillary spaces, offices, a rehearsal theatre, a restaurant and a cafe. The building is located right at the San Bernardino river estuary, near the historical Villa Maioni and behind the local Civic Library. The external landscape is sculptured with a system of descending bleachers allowing a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding Italian Alps.

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• Architects: bargone architetti associati
• Project: Verbania Cultural Centre and Theater
• Location: Verbania (VB), Italy
• Client: City of Verbania
• Construction Cost: 13.600.000,00 euro
• Area: 5.000 mq + 5ha
• Volume: 25.000 mc
• Design: 2010-2012
• Realization: 2013-2015

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