HEADQUARTERS
PRYSMIAN GROUP

CLIENT

Prysmian Group S.p.A.

ARCHITECTURE

Maurizio Varratta Architect

LOCATION

Milan

SECTOR

Headquarters and Offices

SURFACE

14.000 sqm

YEAR

Design: 2011 – 2013
Construction Management: 2013 – 2018

SERVICE

  • MEP Design
  • Construction Management
  • LEED® Consulting
  • Lighting Design
  • Energy Simulation

FEATURES

  • Work Stations: 660
  • Greenhouse: 1.200 sqm
  • Auditorium: 180 seats
  • LEED® Platinum Certified

Designed as the redevelopment of an industrial site in Milan’s Bicocca district, the new Prysmian headquarters stays true to its roots, blending the essence of a factory with a bold natural element—a symbol of renewal and the transition to a cleaner industry

The complex is structured in a series of five bodies side by side, three used as offices interspersed with green areas, partly open and partly covered. These covered areas constitute bioclimatic greenhouses and are used as informal work areas, for meetings, for relaxation. The bioclimatic greenhouses are characterized by the presence of hydroponic vegetation that contributes to the overall regulation of the indoor microclimate.

The first two bodies are occupied by the operational offices, in the third there are the executive offices. The lower floors are open space areas that can be configured as required, the upper floor is used for archives and plant spaces. In the fourth body – connected to the main complex by a glazed walkway – are the activities related to conferences, communication and training: the Auditorium with supporting meeting rooms, the adjacent greenhouse-foyer, and the Training Centre. Then there is the technological body with the Energy House for the production and distribution of energy fluids to the various buildings

LEED® V3 New Construction Platinum
Prysmian’s headquarters is a Net Zero, zero-emission building. Thanks to the advanced technologies implemented, it has achieved LEED® Platinum certification in the New Construction and Major Renovations category

The roof is composed of a structure with inclinations filled with aluminium frames characterised by large windows; the north-facing inclinations favour the natural lighting of the office blocks facing them and are equipped with opening parts to favour natural cooling in summer. The south-facing inclinations feature mechanically controlled adjustable sunshades to let natural light through while reducing direct solar radiation and its heat input. In addition, all the south-facing pitches and canopies of the outdoor car park were used for the installation of the large photovoltaic array. The green energy produced by the system covers an appreciable part of the annual needs of the entire complex.

The air-conditioning and lighting systems of the rooms are designed in a modular manner, allowing the workspaces to be easily reconfigured without significant modifications. To optimise the performance of the building envelope and plant system, energy and natural lighting simulations were conducted, following the principles of integrated design. In particular, DES (District Energy System Guidance) was used for the first time in Italy to assess the efficiency of the plants connected to the district heating network of the A2A municipal power station.

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