The building that has been transformed, was built between 1962 and 1964 as the seat of the Cattolica Assicurazioni by the arch. Carlo Alberto Bordogna, a prominent figure in the cultural and in the professional world of Turin in the second half of the twentieth century.
The façades to the city, architecturally strongly characterized by a classic weaving and harmonically proportioned with the character of the surrounding environment, have been the target of a respectful conservation work. After thoroughly having cleaned up the lining of the precious stone and now unobtainable Trachite, the windows with single door have been replaced, essential glass railings have been made and technological dimming elements in aluminum have been incorporated. At dusk, a delicate hatch bright LED characterizes the intervention.
However, the great transformation takes place in the inner court, where the existing facades, much lower tone, have been completely reshaped with the inclusion of an independent white steel structure that supports a system of lodges, screened by sliding panels and glass railings.
The volume of the new black metal outdoor elevator contributes to the change in volume and color of the court. In the six floors of the building were obtained 29 residential units of various sizes, for a total of 2400 square meters. The attic, completely rebuilt, has been converted into three apartments characterized by the sequence of bright and innovative glazed dormers.The building is designed with a very technologically advanced plant equipment, reaching the energy class A.
The building that has been transformed, was built between 1962 and 1964 as the seat of the Cattolica Assicurazioni by the arch. Carlo Alberto Bordogna, a prominent figure in the cultural and in the professional world of Turin in the second half of the twentieth century.
The façades to the city, architecturally strongly characterized by a classic weaving and harmonically proportioned with the character of the surrounding environment, have been the target of a respectful conservation work. After thoroughly having cleaned up the lining of the precious stone and now unobtainable Trachite, the windows with single door have been replaced, essential glass railings have been made and technological dimming elements in aluminum have been incorporated. At dusk, a delicate hatch bright LED characterizes the intervention.
However, the great transformation takes place in the inner court, where the existing facades, much lower tone, have been completely reshaped with the inclusion of an independent white steel structure that supports a system of lodges, screened by sliding panels and glass railings.
The volume of the new black metal outdoor elevator contributes to the change in volume and color of the court. In the six floors of the building were obtained 29 residential units of various sizes, for a total of 2400 square meters. The attic, completely rebuilt, has been converted into three apartments characterized by the sequence of bright and innovative glazed dormers.
The building is designed with a very technologically advanced plant equipment, reaching the energy class A.