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A few years after its inauguration, Pratic doubles. Same clients and same architects who believe in the same values: simplicity and efficiency

Info

Location
Fagagna, Udine

Client
Pratic F.lli Orioli Spa

Chronology
Project: 2016
Construction: 2017 – 2018

Area
30.000 sqm

Credits

Photo
Javier Callejas

Architecture, Landscape Project & Artistic Direction
GEZA Architettura

Structural Project & Construction Site Supervision
Nuttassociati

Mechanical Plant Design
E4F srl

Acoustic Comfort Advice
Studio Musolla

Publications & Awards

Awards

  • 2020 Architizer A+Firm Awards (Special Mention)
  • 2019 Dedalo Minosse Award
  • 2019 BigMat International Architecture Award (Finalist)
  • 2019 Dezeen Awards (Longlisted)
  • 2019 Architizer A+Award
pratic2

the new project is an extension of the production site and consists of two simple elements: the rhythm given by the windows - repeating and declaring continuity with the existing facade - and the reflecting skin that mirrors the landscape and the light picturing dynamic images due to weather variability.
If Pratic 1.0 is majestic and permanent, aiming to eternity, Pratic 2.0 is “light” and variable, ready to dissolve in the sky: the building completed the molt of its skin.

pratic3

forever changing: the facade consists of a 4-centimeter thick polycarbonate panel, about 10 meters high, fixed to the prefabricated concrete structure. Industrial yet custom made, it consists of two different types of polycarbonate combined together in order to guarantee different perspectives: from afar the building reflects the sky and appears cladded by huge glass plates, while looking “lighter” when closer, maintaining a dialogue with the pre-existence. The panels reflecting feature also ensures a continuous color variation of the facades: weather and light-dependent the building may appear black, golden, metallic, opaque, glossy.

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