In Veneto, the new Italgas headquarters in Monselice is an iconic building with its two overlapping and intersecting volumes. The project redefines the standard of corporate spaces in Italy, balancing sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics
One of the most recent corporate architecture projects by Progetto CMR, the new Italgas headquarters in Monselice houses 1200 square meters of offices, along with related service areas such as archives and changing rooms, and a warehouse of 250. The office building is composed of two volumes that overlap in a 90° rotation creating a portico in front of the lobby and, above, a terrace
The architectural language of the building is essential, embodied by the monolithic forms and enhanced by the vertical cylinders of the cladding that create plays of light and shadow. To conceal the rooftop installations, in order to protect the aesthetics of the complex, the perimeter walls rise above the last floor slab creating backdrops. The building is set back from the street to free up space for pedestrian and vehicular access and green areas. The external lighting design enhances the context and usability
A major focus of the new Italgas headquarters is sustainability. Wood is used as a structural material for 60% of the total employed: it is used for the floors, the vertical structure, and the perimeter walls. This construction system has allowed for reduced construction times, as well as reduced environmental impact. For this reason, together with the high efficiency of the building envelope and the photovoltaic system it is equipped with, the building achieves Class A1 certification
