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Oversea Building is the end result of major refurbishments and extensions to a building in the closely-packed centre of Chioggia, a coastal town located on the lagoons near Venice.
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The architect, Simone Micheli decided to demolish the old to make way for a new building that incorporates the strictest building regulations in terms of both earthquake resistance and the environment.
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This is a self-sustainable building with class “A” efficiency rating.
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State-of-the-art technologies such as photovoltaic windows play a structural part and frame the large, wraparound balconies. A geothermal system with radiant floor panels provides heating and cooling.
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The architect also paid special attention to the materials used for the interior design. Fiandre’s eco-active and antibacterial ACTIVE porcelain stoneware tiles were used here, improving air quality in the rooms.
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An example of sustainable architecture that is distinguished by the architectural choices also aimed at total respect for the environment.
Architectural project and interior design: Arch. Simone Micheli, http://www.simonemicheli.com
Location: Chioggia (Venice)
Hydrothermal and plumbing project: Idrosistemi
Builder: Costruzioni Clodiensi
Client: Ghirardon Group
Materials used: Taxos Extreme, Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, http://www.granitifiandre.it/
Project date: 2010
Construction: 2012
Photos: Juergen Eheim