Restore Revival

Реконструкция 2006 Италия

About

Lead designer/ Andrea Folla

Location/ Argenta, Ferrara, Italy

Year of construction/ 2006

Size/ 400 m2

Roof Shape/ Traditional gable roof

We present you our remarkable achievement in the heart of Europe, we faced the exceptional challenge of revitalizing two historic buildings, protected by the heritage authority, which were in extremely poor condition.

Innovative restoration: A blend of history and modern technology

Our goal was to restore them to their authentic appearance using the same stones for the facades and preserving the original proportions. We achieved this with a brilliant twist: incorporating a wooden structure and modern energy-saving technologies. The result exceeded all expectations. Two residential units and a photography studio with a 90 m² salon, constructed without supporting pillars (despite the need to support the upper floor's weight), represent a true record for wooden construction. Additionally, this structure responded exceptionally well to the 2012 earthquake.

Features

Authentic restoration with modern technology.

Wooden structure with no supporting pillars.

Energy-efficient solutions.

Exceptional earthquake resilience.

Kager interior image