ACTIVE SURFACES® USED INN THE RESTYLING OF THE HISTORICAL FIANDREHEADQUARTERS IN CASTELLARANO
A renovation by Iosa Ghini Associati transforming the work spaces, focusing onpeople's well-being, sustainability and innovation.
Restyling that focuses on the quality of work spaces and people’s well-being. Thehistorical Fiandre headquarters in Castellarano - 2,400 m2 over three floors - have beencompletely redesigned and renovated by Iosa Ghini Associati, the renowned architectureand interior design firm that also created bespoke furnishings and complements for the officebuilding.
The project set out to renovate the original structure, designed in 1989 by Quintilio Prodiwith Carlo Cattani and Giovanni Bisi, however maintaining the distinctive visual impact andthe post-modern features of the architecture.The intervention, in line with the new statement "for unique expressions" of Fiandre – the brand that stands out for its ability to producetailored ceramic solutions that meet people’s desire for uniqueness – redesigned the workspaces, creating welcoming and functional areas that respond to new paradigms ofsustainability and well-being.
The restyling focuses on the desire to create an environment fostering people’s well-being, from employees to stakeholders, using innovative solutions and high-qualitymaterials. Among these, Active Surfaces® certainly play a key role in the new interiorlayout, laid on the floors throughout the headquarters, on the office desks andmeeting tables, as well as in the bar area, including the counter and coffee tables,and the serving areas.
The Chemistry Department of the University of Milan has calculated – using 5,058 m2 of Active Surfaces® in the building, also considering the use of LED lighting – an estimated benefit in terms of NOx reduction of 6.0 Kg/year, equal to 3,800 m2 of green areasand over 10,000 m3 of air purified of VOCs and odours per day. In addition to theirsophisticated design, these innovative surfaces meet the need for safety and well-being,and are the ideal solution for offices and other spaces that require constant hygiene and cleanliness.