Pappagnocca District Heating Plant

New architecture for an urban energy infrastructure

The Pappagnocca–Terrachini district heating plant replaces a previous facility built in the 1970s, which had become outdated and no longer suitable for current urban energy needs. The project involved the construction of a new facility, combining technological upgrade with architectural quality.

The building is composed of four volumes arranged in a radial layout around a central tower housing the chimneys, creating a compact configuration suited to the organisation of the plant systems.

Urban integration and architectural solutions

A key aspect of the project was the integration of the plant within the surrounding residential context. To address this, the site was reshaped to form an artificial embankment along the north side of the building. This solution reduces the visual impact of the facility, improves the perception of distance from the street and helps screen the ventilation openings, limiting noise spread.

The architecture is defined by soft, flowing forms designed to reduce the visual impact of the building. The overall composition creates a clear and recognisable architectural language, integrated within the urban landscape.