Formerly the main headquarters of the Milan branch of the Italian Postal Service, Bergognone 53 is a cluster of four separate buildings sitting on 1.2 hectares (0.5 acre) of land. The buildings range in height from five to nine stories. The structures’ original early-1960s modern, Functionalist style was updated and numerous sustainable features were added to reduce energy consumption. A glass facade placed in front of the glass curtain wall on the south side of one of the buildings forms a “double skin” of panes that acts as a permanent sunscreen and provides both thermal and acoustic insulation. The project also employs chilled support beams as an energy-efficient means to assist cooling, and solar panels on the roofs generate electricity for the common areas and lighting in the parking garage. International financial advisory services firm Deloitte Touche occupies the entire complex and on the first floor a kindergarten is being established that will be primarily for the children of Deloitte employees.

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Website: http://www.bergognone53.com
World Region: Europe
Developer(s): Hines Italia Srl
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Designer(s): Mario Cucinella Architect
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