New seat of the
Free University
of Bolzano in Brunico

For the organisation of The Free University of Bolzano’s Tourism Management university course, the existing building of the former mathematical-scientific high school in Brunico, which stands under historical monument protection, was adapted and extended. The project was divided into the following three phases: reconstruction and restoration of the existing space, construction of a new staircase as well as the construction of a new underground auditorium with ancillary spaces, which can also be used as a public meeting hall.

Ropeway Merano 2000

The cable car infrastructure is situated on the margins of Merano and connects the city with the nearby skiing Area of Merano 2000. Autonomous in presence, the design consists of two terminals – one in the valley and one at the summit, both maintain a common architectural language through palette and form. Made transparent through materials and colour, the station’s layout and scheme can be read intuitively by its users. The vibrant red claddings, which confidently protrude from the structures, become an identity-forming address for the company and a striking landmark that provides orientation for mountain sports enthusiasts in both summer and winter. The terminal’s other functions (panoramic cafe, lounge, waiting area, entrance foyer) are arranged throughout the rest of the three-storey station. The graphic slope of the roof communicates a directional connection between the two terminals. Both stations feature a metal cladding that exposes the lift’s mechanical systems. At night, this porous covering allows the terminal to glow and become an illuminated focal point in the landscape.

District Heating Plant
Klausen

The district heating plant is located at the edge of Chiusa, on the site of Val Gardena’s former railway station, between motorway, main road and railway. The project is a result of a design competition which was undertaken and won by the firm. The building rises from the ground like a large wedge-like wing, the dynamic volume of the sloping roof sits between the viaduct and the train sheds of the old Gardena railway. On the two narrow sides of the building, the roof edges descend to the ground. The large glazed façade reveals a view of the heart of the plant and its heat generators. The sculptural appearance of the building is underlined by a sophisticated lighting design and contains three interior areas: woodchip store, boiler room and cogeneration plant. The materials that dominate are the copper of the roof, the wood of the roof’s supporting structure and of the lamellas on the façade. These brown tones are contrasted by the grey of the exposed concrete of the ceilings, walls and floors, combined with the bright green linoleum floors in some areas.

Public Construction Yard
Salto Sciliar

Angela Nikoletti Square