Unit System: SI (Metric) IM (Imperial)
FIAT LINGOTTO FACTORY
Turin, Italy
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
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2003
Mixed Use
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5
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Selective Replacement
- Concrete Wall
OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
- Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)
DESCRIPTION
Built in the 1920s, the Lingotto Fiat Factory was the largest and most most modern car manufacturing plant in the world at that time. The 5-story building is 500m-long, was the first example of modular construction in reinforced concrete, based on the repetition of three elements: pillars, beams and floors.
The factory became outmoded in the 1970s and was closed in 1982. In 1984, Fiat S.p.A.announced a A competition in 1985 was called by Fiat to convert the building. The building was adapted into a multipurpose center while maintaining its architectural identity.
Built in the 1920s, the Lingotto Fiat Factory was the largest and most most modern car manufacturing plant in the world at that time. The 5-story building is 500m-long, was the first example of modular construction in reinforced concrete, based on the repetition of three elements: pillars, beams and floors.
The factory became outmoded in the 1970s and was closed in 1982. In 1984, Fiat S.p.A.announced a A competition in 1985 was called by Fiat to convert the building. The building was adapted into a multipurpose center while maintaining its architectural identity.
OWNER
DEVELOPER
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Mattè Trucco
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
FACADE CONSULTANT
FACADE CONTRACTOR
OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
DEVELOPER
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Mattè Trucco
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
FACADE CONSULTANT
FACADE CONTRACTOR
OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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1920
Industrial
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ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
Built in the 1920s, the Lingotto Fiat Factory was the largest and most most modern car manufacturing plant in the world at that time. The 5-story building is 500m-long, was the first example of modular construction in reinforced concrete, based on the repetition of three elements: pillars, beams and floors.
The factory became outmoded in the 1970s and was closed in 1982. In 1984, Fiat S.p.A.announced a A competition in 1985 was called by Fiat to convert the building. The building was adapted into a multipurpose center while maintaining its architectural identity.
Built in the 1920s, the Lingotto Fiat Factory was the largest and most most modern car manufacturing plant in the world at that time. The 5-story building is 500m-long, was the first example of modular construction in reinforced concrete, based on the repetition of three elements: pillars, beams and floors.
The factory became outmoded in the 1970s and was closed in 1982. In 1984, Fiat S.p.A.announced a A competition in 1985 was called by Fiat to convert the building. The building was adapted into a multipurpose center while maintaining its architectural identity.
SOURCES
- Renzo Piano Building Workshop
- Photo credits "Lhéliport du Lingotto (Turin) (2860291485)" di Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France - L'héliport du Lingotto (Turin)Uploaded by russavia. Con licenza CC BY 2.0 tramite Wikimedia Commons -