This article examines the former “Nuova Direzione” office building of the Ferrania-3M industrial complex (Savona, Italy), a well-preserved example of 1950s office architecture. Through digital surveys, archival research, and energy performance analysis, the study explores the building’s reuse potential while respecting its historical, architectural and technological significance. A low-impact retrofit strategy is proposed, achieving up to 40% energy savings while preserving key original features such as Sculponia window systems and Palladiana flooring. This brief contribution highlights the importance of integrated and sustainable approaches to industrial heritage conservation.
The Former “Nuova Direzione” Office Building in Ferrania (Cairo Montenotte, Savona), Italy: Considerations on Balancing Architectural Preservation and Energy Retrofitting in Industrial Heritage Buildings.
Federica Pompejano;Marta Casanova;
2025-01-01
Abstract
This article examines the former “Nuova Direzione” office building of the Ferrania-3M industrial complex (Savona, Italy), a well-preserved example of 1950s office architecture. Through digital surveys, archival research, and energy performance analysis, the study explores the building’s reuse potential while respecting its historical, architectural and technological significance. A low-impact retrofit strategy is proposed, achieving up to 40% energy savings while preserving key original features such as Sculponia window systems and Palladiana flooring. This brief contribution highlights the importance of integrated and sustainable approaches to industrial heritage conservation.
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