The aim of this project was to adapt the existing building to a new function while respecting its historical identity, transforming it into a service centre dedicated to music production through the integration of advanced technologies and the creation of spaces and services designed for people engaged in musical activities.
Starting from this vision, we created a sustainable building with a net-zero climate impact, replacing outdated mechanical systems and burners with innovative, non-polluting technologies.
The internal envelope finishes were designed to avoid invasive interventions on the historic structure while simultaneously concealing the building’s technological systems, in order to achieve the performance and environmental standards required for its intended use.
The building’s defining architectural features include its façades, the stone entrance portal, and the double-height atrium characterised by a gallery supported by two stone columns, pilasters, and large corbels decorated with grotesque heads. These elements were fully restored, bringing back the original quality and detail of the sculptural work.
All internal partitions were designed with particular attention to acoustic insulation. High acoustic-performance access doors were installed in classrooms and studios to minimise sound transmission between spaces. In addition, the partition walls between adjacent rooms were equipped with plasterboard counterwalls and cavities filled with high-density rock wool insulation.
