2024 -
Retail and Offices, Education
Conversion of a historic production building
The project involved the adaptive reuse of part of the historic “Manifatture del Nord” industrial complex, transforming former production volumes into large retail spaces.
Within the existing building envelope, two separate retail units were created, including Eurospar, a large-scale food retail brand. The project included the structural and building systems upgrades required for the new use.
New identity and urban integration
The project redefined the image of the complex through a contemporary architectural language, carefully related to the original buildings. A technical canopy, metal columns and glazed facades define the new entrance and give the retail frontage a clear identity.
The project also included the construction of an underground car park for public and private use, together with the reorganisation of external spaces, road layout and access routes.
The construction phase was managed through site supervision, ensuring consistency between design choices and the final built result.
Photos: Superstudio
Categories
Retail and Offices
City
Reggio Emilia
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2015
Client
Manifatture del Nord
Project Partners
Key Points
- Adaptive reuse of part of the former “Manifatture del Nord” factory into large retail spaces, with the creation of two retail units, including Eurospar Supermarket.
- Redefinition of the architectural identity through new glazed frontages and a contemporary canopy, designed in relation to the historic buildings.
- Construction of an underground car park and reorganisation of external spaces, with site supervision during the construction phase.
Expertise
Project team
Categories
Retail and Offices
City
Reggio Emilia
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2015
Client
Manifatture del Nord
Project Partners
Conversion of a historic production building
The project involved the adaptive reuse of part of the historic “Manifatture del Nord” industrial complex, transforming former production volumes into large retail spaces.
Within the existing building envelope, two separate retail units were created, including Eurospar, a large-scale food retail brand. The project included the structural and building systems upgrades required for the new use.
New identity and urban integration
The project redefined the image of the complex through a contemporary architectural language, carefully related to the original buildings. A technical canopy, metal columns and glazed facades define the new entrance and give the retail frontage a clear identity.
The project also included the construction of an underground car park for public and private use, together with the reorganisation of external spaces, road layout and access routes.
The construction phase was managed through site supervision, ensuring consistency between design choices and the final built result.
Photos: Superstudio
Key Points
- Adaptive reuse of part of the former “Manifatture del Nord” factory into large retail spaces, with the creation of two retail units, including Eurospar Supermarket.
- Redefinition of the architectural identity through new glazed frontages and a contemporary canopy, designed in relation to the historic buildings.
- Construction of an underground car park and reorganisation of external spaces, with site supervision during the construction phase.
Expertise
Project team
