Within the
development of Eastgate Park, namely the largest logistic and industrial
masterplan in the North East of Italy and covering an area of 1,8 million of
square meters, the new Polo per l’Innovazione Strategica has been completed.
This new multifunctional building is generated by the cooperation between
Portogruaro Council and Portogruaro Campus (Ca’ Foscari University, Venice) and
has the objective of developing new business strategies by merging the
university world, the business consulting world and the entrepreneurial world.
Based on the idea that ‘anything that already works is already too old’ POLINS
encourages companies to question their business model frequently to envisage
what the future will be for both start ups and well established companies. The
Polo per l’Innovazione Strategica is certified CasaClima Class A+, it is made
of eco sustainable materials and uses only renewable energy fonts like FV solar
panels and geothermal power. The fir laminated arches spanning 33 meters and covering the whole
volume welcome the visitor with dynamic strength right from the street pavement
and take him inside through ever changing spaces and ceiling heights. The main
South exposure to the sun mitigates winter weather conditions while in summer
the sun radiations are captured by photovoltaic louvers that act both as solar
shades and as solar panels to produce energy. The ventilated facades are
covered by black Gres tiles that protect from the elements and allow for
natural cooling of the inner core of the walls keeping them in good conditions.
Inside the building a number of offices are located together with a spacious
conference hall for 150 people. Everything is clearly articulated so that no
space is wasted. The conference hall has been studied thoroughly to enhance
acoustic properties and in particular the ceiling is made of a number of silver
anodised aluminium honey comb panels with of 2mm holes to capture the sound.
While the number of panels required for acoustic reasons was rather great a
special arrangement was carried out so that the ceiling feels light and almost
transparent and the room is naturally top lit. POLINS is a building designed to
inspire and lead the way to more sustainable architecture within one of the
largest industrial estates in Italy.