spazio'TENGO Coop Reno Headquarters, a fusion between built and green

Soft curves and an organic design integrated into the natural fabric are translated into the development lines of the buildings that make up the New Coop Reno Headquarters project. Realised from the original idea signed by the two cooperatives for Coop Reno, the spazio'Tengo has a strong environmental imprint that inspired the architectural concept: a sprout that grafts itself into the territory, grows and takes place in the space, allowing an ideal fusion between built and green. The sprout grows and grafts itself into the territory respecting the characteristics of the context and interprets the role of an architectural complex in the making with a model of sustainable architecture.

The concept stems from an organic, relaxing curve that stretches out like a ‘trunk’ of a plant, with roots in the neighbourhood and branches spreading out into the greenery. Branches branch out from the main path, open and accessible, towards the main buildings, the ‘shoots’, which will grow as needed. The buildings, connected by a canopy, integrate green spaces and architecture. The development responds to the needs of Coop Reno, with a project that can be realised in stages and is capable of evolving. The goal of ‘zero balance’ imposes invariance of air quality, requiring mitigation measures, preservation of green areas and sustainable land use.

All the buildings constructed are NZEB - Nearly Zero Energy Buildings, meaning they are highly efficient and nearly eliminate energy consumption. These buildings feature photovoltaic systems servicing the various structures, providing a total production of 59 kWp to meet the Center's needs. Additionally, rainwater is harvested for sanitary uses, and a well water supply is used to avoid overloading the municipal water network. Measures have been adopted to ensure acoustic insulation and prevent the "heat island" effect. Moreover, materials with a high percentage of recycled content and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood were chosen, along with construction techniques focused on lightness and maximum flexibility of interior spaces.

Spazio’Tengo is a workplace reserved not only for Coop Reno employees but also a space for leisure, training, and social activities. It is a space to welcome the community in its various expressions: work, family, education, and innovation. From the main path, designed with smooth and organic lines, conceptually open and accessible to all, different branches lead to the buildings: an architectural complex comprising the new Headquarters, an Auditorium, a Multifunctional Center, and a Logistics building. Symbolically, these architectures generate sprouts that bloom and form according to functional, economic, and organizational needs, creating an overall harmonious yet extremely iconic and recognizable image. The buildings, with their unconventional and fluid shapes, develop a floor plan characterized by large spans. Thanks to the use of seismic isolators, a construction system capable of freely shaping itself along the project lines was used. The presence of significant glass surfaces necessitated controlling solar gains within the spaces. To reduce this effect and combine a strong and recognizable architectural image, two essential components were combined: external shading with horizontal rings reminiscent of tree growth rings and a structural overhang that provides shelter from direct sunlight.

An unequivocal metaphor was realized from the concept. Newly constructed pavilions inspired by sprouts are grafted onto a gallery covered by a green roof stretching over the ground. The design echoes the strength of nature, with solids and voids, squares and paths blending with meadows. The transparency of the envelope connects internal spaces with nature and light, offering dynamic, fluid spaces focused on collective well-being.

Credits

City: Poggio Piccolo, Bologna
State: Italy
Client: Coop Reno Soc. Coop.
Intended use: Office & business
Completion:  09/2023
Gross Floor Area: 68922 mq
Costs: Confidential
Architects: Politecnica Ingegneria ed Architettura Soc. Coop. with Fabrica Soc. Coop.
Design team: PROJECT MANAGER AND WORKS SUPERVISOR Arch. Rita Franciosi Politecnica ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Arch. Stefano Maffei Politecnica, Arch. Danilo Sergiampietri Fabrica, Arch. Rita Franciosi Politecni-ca, Arch. Gianluca Lavalle Fabrica, Arch. Daniela Cappelletti Fabrica STRUCTURAL DESIGN Ing. Nicola Brizzi Fabrica, Ing. Luciano Gasparini Politecnica, Ing. Manuel Martini Fabrica STRUCTURAL WORKS SUPERVISION Ing. Manuel Martini Fabrica MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN/ SUPERVISION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Ing. Michele Codeglia Fabrica, Ing. Massimo Fiorini Politecnica, Ing. Ferdinando Sarno Politecnica MECHANICAL PLANTS OPERATIONAL SUPERVISION Ing. Michele Codeglia Fabrica ELECTRICAL AND SPECIAL PLANT DESIGN P.I. Andrea Baudone Fabrica, Ing. Francesco Frassineti Politecnica, Ing. Davide Messori Politec-nica OPERATIONAL SUPERVISION OF ELECTRICAL AND SPECIAL SYSTEMS P.I. Andrea Baudone Fabrica ENERGETIC ASPECTS DESIGN Ing. Ferdinando Sarno Politecnica INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN Ing. Alessandro Cecchelli Politecnica, Ing. Andrea Lucarelli Politecnica HYDRAULIC DESIGN Ing. Stefano Ripari Politecnica SAFETY COORDINATION IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE Geom. Stefano Caccianiga Politecnica WORK RESPONSIBLE Ing. Marco Vangelisti Coop Reno ACUSTIC DESIGN Ing. Claudio Pongolini Politecnica FIRE PREVENTION Ing. Massimo Fiorini Politecnica URBAN PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE Arch. Maria Cristina Fregni Politecnica PLANNING TEAM AND WORK SUPERVISION Ing. Tobia Scurani Politecnica, Ing. Giulio Baiardi Fabrica, P.I. Massimo Visentin Fabrica, Arch. Giu-liana Augello Politecnica, Arch. Silvia Zatti Politecnica, Arch. Antonietta Mazza Politecnica, Arch. Valerio Maffei Politecnica, Arch. Matteo Barreca Fabrica, Arch. Davide Vitelli Fabrica, Ing. Davide Bellegoni Fabrica, Ing. Alessandro Leva Fabrica, Ing. Fabio Guida Fabrica BIM MANAGER Ing. Barbara Frascari Politecnica BIM COORDINATOR Geom. Michele Lazzerini Politecnica, Ing. Alessio Gori Politecnica BIM SPECIALIST P.I. Giovanni Guglielmo Politecnica, Ing. Sara Russo Fabrica
Main Contractor: Ing. Ferrari S.p.A.
Consultants: True Design S.r.l.
Suppliers: LUMINAIRES Linea Light FURNITURE Manerba CUSTOM FURNITURE True Design AUDITORIUM ROOM FURNITURE True Design LIFTS Schindler SELFLOCKING Favaro1 SOUNDPROOF BARRIERS Matis SINIAT COUNTERTOPS Knauf METALLIC COVERINGS Steel Pool Yards METALLIC PARAPETS Technologica GLAZED SHUTTERS AND WINDOWS Schüco (Technology) STRUCTURAL JOINTS Deribigum, Tecno K Giunti WATERPROOFING Kemper System, Deribigum ELECTRICAL AND SPECIAL SYSTEMS Schneider Electric SIPHONIC PLANT Valsir MEC INSULATORS FIP SMART LIFE LINES Harpo CARPENTRY PARAPETS Primor Services GLAZED PARAPETS Primor Servizi (Faraone) DRY WALLS Siniat, Fassabortolo INTERIOR GLAZED WALLS Vetroin FLOORS Marazzi, Cotto d'Este, Lea, Woven Floover TOPFLOOR RAISED FLOORS Schneider RESIN OUTDOOR FLOOR AND AGGREGATE / DRAINING IPM Italia INTERNAL DOORS Zanini, San.Co, Scrigno, Novoferm LIGNEAL COVERINGS Topakustik FAUCETS DMP Eletronics, GROHE, Ideal Standard SANITARIES Galassia, INTESA, NIC Design, Ponte Giulio, Geberit MARINE LADDERS Sicur Delta CARPENTRY STAIRS Technological TENTS Medit GREEN ROOF Harpo TURNS Dormakaba DOORMATS Alustep
Photo Credits: Studio Fotografico Enrico Cano

Curriculum

Politecnica is one of Italy's leading integrated design firms, specializing in Architecture, Engineering, and Urban Planning for over 50 years. With 46 partners and over 250 collaborators, they have completed projects in 60 countries, driven by the vision of "Building for Humans." Engaged in over 150 projects, they support global sustainable development. With four offices in Italy and a presence in 10 countries, Politecnica excels in managing multidisciplinary projects, becoming a global ambassador of Italian design and engineering.
FABRICA, a dynamic design company, integrates in-house professional expertise in all fields of design, from architecture to structural and plant engineering, to form a multidisciplinary team capable of addressing and solving even the most complex aspects of architecture. The structure, composed of 50 different professionals including architects, engineers and specialized technicians, deals with integrated civil, industrial, public and private design.

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