Rossana Vinci, architect and journalist
The new Atzwanger establishment in Bolzano Sud is the result of a clear formal synthesis including total respect for the latest seismic regulations, a modelling of highly technological materials (such as aluminium and glass) with a strong architectural identity.
In this brief cinematographic story, The Piranesi Experience captures the true essence of the continuous dance between solids and void, between iron and glass, which like a minuet, alternate in the facade without ever predominating one over the other, rendering the entire complex harmonious and balanced. The short film opens with the camera almost motionless, alluding to the steadiness and stability of the building, showing us an encasement from a strong valance both functional and aesthetic, whose structure is the outcome of an in-depth study of the functions for which it is designed.
Claudio Esposito film director
Fabio Paolucci, photography director
Entering the building, the camera moves fluidly and we notice the repetition of the serial metal structure, formed by a regular mesh that structures and marks the spaces into multiplicable and adaptable modules according to the needs of the company. We return to the exterior of the building, now solely illuminated by artificial light, which principally marks out and affirms the relationship between full capacity and emptied portions in the prospectus: an arm-wrestle without a winner.
Andrea Mangia aka Populous, author of the music
Atzwanger Headquarter
Pichler Architects Bolzano 2012 450 t 4.750 mq
Key facts Area: Max height:
2.890 sq.m. 23,5 m
Key facts structures Office: Production:
120 t 330 t
Key facts facades Office - window frames: - transom mullion: - alucobond facade: - external cover for logo: Production - industrial facade: Key facts cover Production - cover: flat - cover: shed
650 sq.m. 320 sq.m. 950 sq.m. 310 sq.m. 2.520 sq.m.
580 sq.m. 2.100 sq.m.
Timing Start and end our project: 27.10.10 - 03.07.12
“The right (and contemporary) solution at the right time!�
Martin Atzwanger Entrepreneur
Render 3D
Engineering
“At least 80% of all our steel is recycled steel buildings like Atzwanger are sustainable and the perfect showpiece.”
Marco Canal Junior Key Account Manager Stahlbau Pichler
On site
“One of our turnkey projects steel structures. façades. more.”
Christian Rigliacco Project Manager Stahlbau Pichler
On site
“Our “0km building” because it is next to our headquarter - good neighborhood is important”
Andrea Cavalli Key Account Manager Stahlbau Pichler
Foto © OskarDaRiz