In the Expo Pavilion, Intesa Sanpaolo presents its services and products in an environment concerned with the themes of sustainable and responsible development. It is an evocative construction, resembling three polished stones with four waterfalls cascading between their connections. The lamellar wood bearing frame comprises nine large, arched portals at five-metre intervals. Wooden beams and boards join the portals and leave the wood framework unfaced like the inside of a barn. Two superimposed walls protect the outer shell: the inner one protects against rain and wind, the outer one shades and shapes the building. Between the walls a cavity is formed in which air rises by natural induction to prevent heat from penetrating. The outer cladding is in white tiles distanced to create empty spaces for natural lighting. At night, a LED system creates an interesting lighting engineering effect. The interior is on two levels. The ground floor accommodates the general public, with an innovative branch offering the latest updated services, and a multimedia artistic installation by Studio Azzurro representing the bank’s commitment to a cultural and social environment. Located on the upper level are spaces allocated to events and meetings.
PROJECT
aMDL Architetto Michele De Lucchi Srl - Michele De Lucchi
PROJECT TEAM
Alberto Bianchi (project director), Simona Agabio, Marcello Biffi
CONSULTANTS
Esiet S.p.A. (building contractor); Jacobs Italia S.p.A (structural framework and technical installations); L.A. Cost Srl (facade); Pro-Tec (health and safety project); Studio Azzurro (multimedia artistic installation); Fabio Calciati (renders)
CLIENT
Intesa Sanpaolo
AREA
1.104 m2
CHRONOLOGY
2012-2014 design; 2015 completion
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tom Vack
