GEZA: headquarters + production complex for pratic

'headquarters + production complex for pratic' by GEZA, fagagna, italy
image © fernando guerra

italian practice GEZA has recently completed the 'headquarters + production complex' an office and industrial facility
for practic, an awning and deck company within the town of fagagna in the northern province of udine, italy. positioned along a major freeway,
the low-profile structure evokes the essence of the agricultural landscape. the campus consists of a main and clear volume dedicated 
to the work environment and neighbored with the manufacturing plant whose footprint has been placed at a 15 degree angle to respond
to the nearby roadway. break rooms, communication areas and private spaces along with gardens accommodate the daily interactions 
of the employees. 
the elemental exterior is formed with alternating surfaces of glass and panels of black marble stone interchanged with dark cement.
the south facade is protected with a cantilevered 80 meter long concrete beam creating a mediating corridor along the building's
perimeter which is sheltered by the floating shading device. 


office and factory volume separated and then connected with a path
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covered path connecting the production and office buildings
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dark concrete beam protecting from the southern sun exposure
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view of office from the west
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main factory volume
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main factory volume
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northern facade of office building
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office building
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facade detail
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rooftop solar panels cover 2,300 square meters
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corridor
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offices
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offices
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offices
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warehouse
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illuminated at night
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view from the highway at dusk
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site plan


floor plan / level 0


floor plan / level 1


roof plan



section



section



elevation



elevation



elevation

project info:

architects: geza gri e zucchi architetti associati
team: stefania anzil, fabio passon
structural engineer: nuttassociati
mechanical engineer: studio bulfon associati
electrical engineer: studio battista
contractor: edildri costruzioni s.r.l.
external works: slurry italia srl
prefabs: spav prefabbricati
mechanical systems: vaportemica commerciale srl
electrical systems: elettrica ducale snc
factory: 10.000 mq
offices: 1.000 mq
showroom: 550 mq
loading docks: 2.700 mq
parking: 120 spots
landscape: 33.000 mq
costs: 7.000.000 euros total
design: 2008-2009
construction: 2009-2011