Hennebique genovameravigliosa by Comune di Genova

GENOVA MERAVIGLIOSA rigenerare geNOVA | 2019

GENOVA HENNEBIQUE

GENOVA HENNEBIQUE CONTENTS

Introduction 4 Urban context 6 Context 8 “HENNEBIQUE” SILOS The Past 10 Today 12 The New Redevelopment Project 16 Concession Contract Award Procedure 18

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“HENNEBIQUE” SILOS INTRODUCTION The Hennebique grain silos is considered one of the most striking reinforced-concrete buildings of the 20th century. Strategically located on the waterfront of Genoa’s Old Port, it looks the sea and the city’s historical centre, the building sits adjacent to Genoa’s Cruise and Ferry Terminals and close to Piazza Principe railway station. In disuse since the 1980s, today these silos have received full planning permission for the conversion, preserving the structure’s historical and technical features, with the objective of integrating the building seamlessly in the highly successful large-scale redevelopment of Genoa’s old port. The plan is set to transform the building into a multi-service hub, to cater for cruise & tourist activities, and to host urban and cultural events. The concession of the property will be awarded by the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea (Ports of Genoa) via a public tender, and will call for the renovation and reuse of the building in the context of surrounding urban space (and naturally respecting the guidelines regulating the conservation and protection of listed buildings). The Hennebique grain silos project represents the final step in the completion of the redevelopment of the old port and constitutes the central element of a promenade that crosses the entire basin of the district.

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“HENNEBIQUE” SILOS

Motorway tollbooth

URBAN CONTEXT DISTANCE

6 AIRPORT

6.5 km

MOTORWAY TOLLBOOTH

2.5 km

PALAZZO DUCALE

1.5 km

PORTO ANTICO - COTTON WAREHOUSE - BIGO - AQUARIUM

1.0 km

PALAZZO SAN GIORGIO

1.0 km

P. PRINCIPE RAILWAY STATION

0.6 km

GALATA MUSEUM

0.5 km

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

0.1 km

CRUISE TERMINAL

0.1 km N

Principe Station

PrĂ¨-Visioni

Galata Museum Cruise Terminal

HENNEBIQUE Aquarium

Porto Antico e oton C i D i azzin g a M

Bigo

Palazzo San Giorgio

Palazzo Ducale

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The Hennebique Silos are set in a highly urbanised context. The building, which represents the final step in the completion of the urban redevelopment of the Old Port, close to principal cultural heritage sites and architectural attractions, has the potential to become the central key link in the pedestrian promenade that crosses the entire old port district.

instance, the 17th century Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) Museum, one of a number of magnificent landmarks lining Via Balbi and registered as “Palazzi dei Rolli”, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, the Hennebique Silos looks onto the Romanesque Commenda di Prè, a magnificent medieval building, which today operates as a venue for exhibitions and multimedia art installations.

The building is located adjacent to the Port of Genoa’s art deco Cruise Terminal, which ranks as one of the leading cruise facilities in the Mediterranean. In addition, Genoa has successfully capitalised upon its strategic geographical position to operate an extensive range of daily scheduled ferry services to Sardinia, Sicily, Corsica, Spain, Malta and North Africa. Over 3 million passengers use Genoa’s Cruise and Ferry Terminals yearly.

A two minute stroll takes you to the elegant complex which is the Mu.MA (Museums of the Sea and Migration) Hub which brings together the Galata Museo del Mare (Maritime Museum) in Darsena, and the 16th century Lanterna (the Lighthouse), both located on Genoa’s waterfront. The neighbouring area features public and private residential buildings, shops (located primarily along Via Gramsci, Via Prè and Via Balbi), hotels and a The Hennebique Silos sits close to Piazza Principe wide selection of privately rented accommodation (in railway and underground stations, in an area which particular close to the railway station). is well connected to the integrated public transport network. The surrounding urban fabric is characterised by a diversity of uses, consequently the silos building can successfully accommodate a wide variety of activities. The property is located close to parts of the university (the Faculty of Economics in the Darsena area, Departments of the Faculty of Arts in Via Balbi) and to popular cultural attractions and museums: for

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The structure of the building, which was conceived and functioned effectively as an industrial “machine”, was inspired by the mechanical systems deployed for unloading grain; in fact, the first information leaflet on the new plant illustrated a schematic diagram of the handling of grain. Built between 1899 and 1901, the reinforced-concrete structure came into operation in 1901, at that time it consisted of only the central body (where the machines for the suction of the grain were installed) and the first two storeys of the wings In the following years, two major extensions were built (1911 and 1929) by the company Ferrobeton, but structural modifications and extensions continued until the Second World War. Even the suction machines were replaced and a new pier was built over the existing pier, after the war, subsequently demolished in 1999. The Art Deco building is a striking example of industrial architecture. It remains one of the greatest achievements of the engineer Giovanni Antonio Porcheddu, holder of the Hennebique patent in Italy, the only manufacturer at the time able to handle such complex architectural themes, whilst simultaneously preserving the monumental quality sought by the engineers Carissimo, Crotti and De Cristoforis. Given its exceptional structural characteristics, on 4th April 2007 the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities declared the Hennebique Grain Silos to be “Site of Historic and Artistic Interest,” and “an important example of industrial architecture in Genoa.”

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Dimensions The building measures approximately 212 x 39 metres, the core building is 30 metres high, the central body 40 metres and the central tower at its highest point is 50 metres tall. Building Classification A reinforced-concrete construction, built for industrial purposes, of monumental dimensions, over 200 metres in length in the longitudinal direction along Calata Santa Limbania in the Old Port.

55.00m

50.00m

45.00m

40.00m

35.00m

Internally, much of the space was conceived as a grain storage facility. The imposing central tower was equipped to unload, process, distribute and store the grain. Layout The construction, effectively conceived as a “building-machine”, is divided into a central body primarily dedicated to suction rooms, a tower which PROSPETTO OVEST accommodated grain elevators and the two side wings containing the actual grain silos. 30.00m

30.00m

25.00m

20.00m

15.00m

10.00m

5.00m

0.00m

PRO

EAST ELEVATION

Conservation status In terms of its composition, the construction presents Operational until the end of the 20th century, the a substantially symmetrical central structure, building is now in a state of neglect, even if structurally highlighted by the axial position of the chimney, whilst it does not show any significant signs of fragility. the details of the façade enhance the engineers’ With reference to the conservation of the structures choice to celebrate the spectacular monumental in concrete, the deterioration can be attributed to two dimensions of the building, rather than drawing factors: intrinsic characteristics of the material and attention merely to the industrial vocation of the environmental conditions. site (moulded stringers, rusticated, flat arches, bass relief etc.). The section of the building overlooking Survey Updated 2018 the sea is divided into six storeys, mostly windowed In 2018, the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority panoramic areas, whilst the section facing inland is commissioned a comprehensive site survey which largely windowless, with the exception of the last two provided detailed data of the state of conservation of storeys and the central body. the property.

55.00m

50.00m

45.00m

40.00m

35.00m

30.00m

25.00m

20.00m

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10.00m

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WEST ELEVATION

PRO

55.00m

50.00m

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35.00m

30.00m

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10.00m

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SOUTH ELEVATION

55.00m

25.49m

25.21

20.76m

25.37m

20.76m

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50.00m

45.00m

40.00m

35.00m

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25.37m

25.00m

20.89m

20.76m

25.49m

25.21

20.76m

20.00m

14.83m

15.00m

10.17m

10.00m

6.02m

6.00m

5.00m

0.71m -0.20m

-0.24m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

-0.08

-0.17m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

-0.21m

0.00m

SEZIONE B1-B1'

0.71m -0.21m

-0.17m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

-0.08

-0.20m

-0.24m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

0.00m

SEZIONE B2-B2'

NORTH ELEVATION

“HENNEBIQUE” SILOS TODAY

55.00m

50.00m

45.00m

40.00m

35.00m

31.72m

The survey of the architectural structure was carried out using topographic instruments, laser scanners and 360 panoramic cameras to capture panoramic images. With the aid of the detailed photographs taken, a dynamic virtual path was created across the building that provides immersive panoramas of the property. The plans, facade and sections produced are an important source of data of the building that will be made available to those who submit an expression of interest in the concession. 14.91m

31.72m

30.19m

30.00m 28.55m

25.22m

25.16m

20.76m

20.94m

DIMENSIONS OF THE BUILDING 25.00m

20.00m

10.17m

6.26m

6.16m

25.22m

20.94m

20.76m

20.00m

15.34m

15.00m

15.20m

5.94m

10.52m

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

5.94m

Structural Study Updated 2018 In 2018 a structural study was carried out to evaluate the building, considering both the minimum necessary and maximum allowed demolition. This study also contains an assessment of the compliance of the building with the currently applicable building regulations regarding seismic requirements. This material will also be made available to companies who submit an expression of interest in the concession.

15.00m

10.00m

6.26m

6.16m

5.00m

5.00m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

1.69m

0.49m

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

14.91m

10.17m

10.00m

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

-0.22m

25.00m

16.63m 15.34m

10.52m

20.77m

25.16m

212X39 M

16.63m 15.20m

30.00m

28.55m

20.77m

0.00m

-0.21m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

1.69m

SEZIONE C1-C1'

HEIGHT CORE BUILDING

0.49m -0.21m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

-0.22m

0.00m

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

APPROX. 30 M

SEZIO

SECTION C2 - C2’

55.00m

50.00m

45.00m

HEIGHT CENTRAL BODY

APPROX. 40 M

40.00m

35.00m

30.00m

25.61m

25.39m

20.61m

20.72m

25.00m

20.63m

20.00m

15.00m

HEIGHT CENTRAL TOWER

OVER 50 M

10.00m

6.12m

5.00m

-0.19m

0.00m

-0.25m ZONA NON RILEVABILE

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

SECTION D1 - D1’

SEZIO

8,15m

8,13m

H: 13,04m 1,73m

1,73m

1,73m 6,41m

H: 3,84m

H: 4,73m

10,11m

10,17m

A1' 10,16m

10,17m

10,24m H: 6,25m

H: 6,25m

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A2'

10,23m

H: 6,25m

10,23m

10,16m

10,22m

H: 6,17m

10,17m

10,12m H: 4,66m H: 4,50m

H: 4,50m

6,16m

H: 4,50m

10,36m H: 8,87m

10,16m

10,19m

H: 4,53m

H: 4,41m

10,24m

10,50m

10,19m

10,49m

H: 3,87m 10,48m

10,17m

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10,19m

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10,19m

10,18m

H: 4,41m

10,21m

H: 4,40m

10,39m H: 4,38m

10,20m

10,25m

10,27m

10,26m

10,48m

H: 4,21m

H: 4,25m

10,21m

H: 3,85m

H: 4,64m

10,48m

10,20m

10,22m

10,20m

H: 3,84m

H: 3,85m

10,23m

H: 3,85m 10,22m

10,21m

10,22m

H: 3,84m 10,19m

10,20m

NON RILEVABILE

B1'

B2'

C1'

C2'

D1'

D2'

B1 B1

B2 B2

C1 C1

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D1 D1

D2 D2

0,14m

FLOOR PLAN + 11.40

0,14m

0,63m H: 13,40m

4,13m 1,73m H: 5,31m

-0,08m

-0,20m

-0,18m

0,90m

H: 5,48m

1,73m

H: 3,79m

H: 13,40m

H: 4,30m 1,73m

1,64m

A1 A1

4,16m 1,73m

1,73m

2,14m

1,73m 6,41m

H: 3,84m

A1' A1'

H: 3,76m

6,10m

6,11m

H: 4,31m 1,65m -0,07m

H: 5,36m

1,69m

-0,16m

-0,15m

1,72m

1,69m

1,73m

6,35m

H: 3,71m

6,23m

H: 4,08m

5,95m

H: 3,83m

1,73m H: 3,44m

A2 A2

6,14m

6,23m

A2' A2'

6,14m H: 4,35m

H: 4,34m H: 3,85m 1,69m H: 3,78m -0,08m

H: 5,28m

1,72m

1,69m

1,62m

-0,07m

H: 3,82m 6,20m

6,23m 1,72m 0,0m

H: 5,31m -0,08m

ZONA NON RILEVABILE

ZONA NON RILEVABILE 6,04m

0,71m

6,14m

-0,21m

-0,22m

H: 6,07m

-0,21m

6,18m

H: 3,81m

-0,21m

6,09m

6,04m

H: 3,82m

B1' B1'

H: 3,74m

6,09m

B2' B2'

C1' C1'

H: 6,23m

-0,21m

-0,19m

H: 6,17m

C2' C2'

6,09m

6,18m

H: 3,81m

6,18m

H: 3,82m

6,13m

H: 8,87m

-0,20m

H: 6,19m

0,52m

6,16m

-0,07m

-0,24m

H: 1,92m

0,55m

0,51m

H: 6,15m

H: 3,82m

H :4,06m

6,05m

-0,22m

6,14m

D1' D1'

6,12m

D2' D2'

FLOOR PLAN + 3.00

“HENNEBIQUE” SILOS

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE NEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 16

The Hennebique Silos is strategically located in the heart of the Old Port (pedestrianised area along the Genoese waterfront, overlooking the historic city centre, site of the aquarium, conference centre, cinema, retail outlets, bars and restaurants etc.) and connected to the city centre. Given the urban context of the Hennebique Silos, the objective is to integrate the property seamlessly in the highly successful large-scale redevelopment of Genoa’s Old Port and to use the building to bridge the gap between the urban fabric and the cruise and tourist activities which characterise the area. Recent changes to legislation have expanded the range of possible alternative uses, to include residential, tourist, hotels, tertiary, research centres, retail outlets and corporate functions, with the exclusion of industrial uses. The property owner has allocated 10 million euros for the possible purchase of a section of the building, currently estimated at 4,000 square meters, for institutional uses. Although it is important to underline that the building is subject to restrictions by the Superintendence, nevertheless the guidelines drafted together with

the Superintendence has introduced ample margin for redevelopment and demolition of the building, allowing great planning flexibility, whilst preserving and enhancing its value as a fine example of industrial archaeology

LOT AREA

NUMBER OF STOREYS

APPROX 8,250 SQM

6+1 (BASEMENT) TOTAL VOLUME

APPROX 220,000 M3 USES Tourism Hotels Residential Student Houses Social Housing Offices Shops Public Services

INCLUDING THE VOLUME OCCUPIED BY THE GRAIN STORE (GRAIN CELLS)

EXISTING WALKABLE SURFACE AREA

APPROX 26,300 SQM

GRAIN CELLS (17 M AVERAGE HEIGHT)

APPROX. 14,700 SMQ

DIVIDED FOR FLOOR

POTENTIAL TOTAL WALKABLE SURFACE AREA

OVER 41,000 SQM

BASEMENT

FOURTH STOREY

GROUND FLOOR

FIFTH STOREY

FIRST STOREY

SIXTH STOREY

KEY Section to be preserved Possible demolition area SECOND STOREY

Section of the building of historic heritage

The east and west side elevations can be opened up and connected to the exterior.

THIRD STOREY

“HENNEBIQUE” SILOS CONCESSION CONTRACT AWARD PROCEDURE 18 DATES FOR CALL TO TENDER 30th March 2019

Call for tender for the concession, with an indication of the deadline for submission of offers (60 days) and a specification of the tender evaluation criteria;

30th May 2019

Receipt of offers and the publication of an abstract of each offer for public consultation; Evaluation of the offers submitted and presentation of the concession award notice.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: A detailed and comprehensive survey of the entire building; A virtual tour inside the building and interactive panoramic photographs; A structural study and analysis of current static conditions and simulations based on possible demolition works on the building; Min./max. estimate of demolition costs; Building Information Modelling (BIM) of the building; Guidelines of the building already approved by the Superintendence, with an indication of the approved options for construction works on the building.

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CREDITS LOCATION Genoa, Italy PROMOTORS Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea Municipality of Genoa Regione Liguria PUBLISHING SUPERVISOR Paolo Emilio Signorini (President of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea) EDITED BY Simonetta Cenci (Genoa Councilor for Urban Planning and Government Ownership) Marco Sanguineri (Secretary General of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea)

WRITTEN BY Federica Alcozer Angela Imbesi Vittorio Lagomarsino ECONOMIC DATA Laura Ghio Luigi Bruzzone COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING STAFF Marina Monti Cristina De Gregori Antonella Rossi PROJECT TEAM Emilia Ameri, Gabriella Boriello, Angela Burzoni, Anna Maria Colombo, Giulia Garbarini, Stefano Malaspina, Antonio Pastorino, Geronima Pesce, Cesare Torre

PORT AUTHORITY OF THE WESTERN LIGURIAN SEA Paolo Emilio Signorini

PROGRAM Genova Meravigliosa, rigenerare geNOVA

HARBOR MASTER - PORT OF GENOA Admiral Nicola Carlone

CALENDAR MIPIM 2019, March 12-15 Cannes, France PUBLISHING AND PRODUCTION Municipality of Genoa

TRANSLATION Ports of Genoa GRAPHIC DESIGN AND IMAGE PROCESSING Simona Franci (Liguria Digitale Spa) PHOTOGRAPHS Photographic archive of the Municipality of Genoa Photographic archive of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea Stefano Anzini Fabrizio Biancardi (Liguria Digitale Spa) Gaia Cambiaggi Michela Canalis Marco Gozzi (Liguria Digitale Spa) Roberto Merlo Marco Nonveiller Antonio Pastorino Fabio Polosa Luca Salvetti VIDEO Fabrizio Biancardi (Liguria Digitale Spa) Enrico Martino Sergio Tani PRINTING GRAFICHE G7 SAS

EDITORIAL DIRECTION Alessandra Ferlenga (Liguria Digitale Spa)