Diesel Headquarter, Breganze

Italy

The Diesel Headquarter in Breganze on a former industrial site leverages the site’s existing morphological features further enhanced by the landscape design.

The Diesel Headquarter in Breganze on a former industrial site leverages the site’s existing morphological features further enhanced by the landscape design.

The project for the new Diesel headquarters in Breganze is located in the typical hilly landscape of Vicenza. Pierpaolo Ricatti’s architectural design starts from the regeneration of a former industrial site. The building has been inserted with attention at a semi-hypogean level.

The design of the greenery comes to life by reading the typologies of the historical and contemporary landscape of reference, bringing their traces inside and establishing a balanced dialectical relationship between nature and architecture.The mediation between the context and the new architecture is defined by a large green margin created through the morphological modelling of the land. The new embankments, completed by a rich vegetation of autochthonous and naturalised trees and shrubs, follow one another, defining an articulated system of views between the interior and exterior of the intervention.

 

The project leverages the site’s existing morphological features to enhance the landscape architecture. This approach maximises vertical elevation within the limits of urban parameters and codes, resulting in a diverse and dynamic landscape design. Key elements include:

  • Interior Courtyards: Designed as community areas, these courtyards serve as creative meeting points and relaxation zones, fostering social interaction.
  • Soft Thresholds: Carefully defined transitions between indoors and outdoors ensure panoramic views for employees while maintaining privacy from external viewpoints.
  • Integrated Sports and Recreational Facilities: Seamlessly woven into the layout, these facilities promote physical well-being and social engagement.
  • Plant Variety: A rich diversity of plant species is strategically used to create distinct sensory experiences in different site areas.
  • Hanging Gardens: These gardens provide contemplative views and ecologically sensitive comfort, enhancing the buildings’ aesthetic and environmental quality.

This comprehensive landscape design respects the natural topography and enriches the overall user experience, making the space both functional and visually captivating.

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