22-09-2008
Ferrari Gallery, Maranello, Modena
arch. Tiziano Lugli,

Tiziano Lugli continues: "In the expansion, the grid-like spatial structure which originally supported the Cultural Centre's roof also fulfils the function of bringing together the round Cultural Centre building and the square Museum in a single complex, which becomes the unifying, signifying element in a highly asymmetrical structure".
The effectiveness of the architectural result is attributable to skilful use of the ventilated wall system consisting of GranitiFiandre ceramic slabs installed by Granitech.
The technical design principle behind the Granitech ventilated facade, which lies in the static independence and security of each slab in the face, is particularly effective when applied to a metal weight-bearing structure, in that the dilation joints on the aluminium elements and anchorages are sufficient to permit significant movement in the main structure and not interfere with it.