Project description
The desire to highlight the differences between the historic matrix and the new interventions is immediately perceptible from the contrast between the existing walls, simply and left in original state, and some elements that distinguish the project: from the surfaces of quartz-smoothed concrete flooring to the exhibition windows to the Saint-Gobain acoustic ceilings punctuated by iconic suspended “pyramids” positioned in correspondence with multimedia and interactive devices.
The “Mother House” basement, once for cellars and warehouses, is currently divided into three different wings:
central part – entrance, reception area, PIME InfoPoint, an area for temporary exhibitions and a “literary” café;
right wing – commercial spaces, large bookshop and a shop for the sale of fair trade products
left wing – spaces of the “Museo Popoli e Culture”, entirely dedicated to the knowledge of non-European cultures.
Main information
Building size
1 400 m²
Building purpose / type
Museum
Building owner name
Pontificio Istituto Missioni Estere
Architect name
Alterstudio Partners
Contractor
Company name: CRS S.r.l.
Main Representative: Mr. Salvatore Camporeale (Co-Founder) / Mr. Cristiano Vendemiati (Co-Founder)
Number of collaborators: 10
Specialties: Ceilings, Partition walls
Founded in: 2000
Biography: Dynamic company that operates in the construction and interior architecture sector of quality, years of experience in the field have developed a fertile design mentality and an aptitude for the constant study of the ad hoc solution.
Specialized in the installation of integrated dry systems of any type or kind, false ceilings, raised technical floors, plasterboard walls and furniture.
Contractors: Mr. Salvatore Camporeale / Mr. Cristiano Vendemiati
Key Challenges
- Development of several ad hoc new solutions for pyramid elements
- System and exhibition devices ceiling integration
- Dialogue with the historical structure and the exhibition contents
Key Achievements
- Great relationship and cooperation within the customers, both design team and installers
- Customer’s deep knowledge of Saint-Gobain offer (especially Gyproc)
- Customer expertise in tailored drywall solution driven by needs
- Efficiency in supply and works completion
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