Florence
An integrated renovation and energy retrofit project in which attention to user well-being and the reduction of environmental impact shapes spaces capable of combining comfort with high living quality, while offering a privileged experience of the surrounding landscape.
In the heart of Florence, a 1970s apartment is reinterpreted through a renovation that renews its identity, adapting it to contemporary living patterns. The project is tailored to the client’s needs, delivering a fluid and welcoming space that enhances panoramic views over the city and offers an experience oriented toward well-being and quality of living.
The visual quality of the spaces is entrusted to large glazed surfaces, screened by a system of movable external venetian blinds that promote natural ventilation and passive cooling during the summer months. Artificial lighting is also conceived as an integral part of the living experience, with a control system that allows the selection of different lighting scenarios, adapting the atmosphere to various uses and times of day.
The design strategy integrates environmental sustainability criteria with a strong focus on indoor well-being. Materials and furnishings with certified recycled content, FSC-certified wood, low-impact insulation, VOC-free paints and finishes, and parquet flooring treated with natural oils all contribute to the creation of healthy and comfortable environments.
To maximize the use of the attic-level canopy, solar radiation is managed through a dual shading system—internal and external to the operable glazed surfaces—capable of adapting to the varying angle of the sun throughout the seasons. This solution allows passive solar gains to be exploited during winter while preventing overheating in summer. These choices are complemented by a passive design approach based on effective insulation and solar control, ensuring high levels of indoor comfort and a significant reduction in energy consumption.
High-performance building systems, such as ceiling-mounted radiant climate control and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, provide uniform comfort in all seasons, adequate air exchange, and precise humidity control. The integration of a heat pump with a photovoltaic system completes the energy strategy, bringing the building to a high level of energy efficiency.
Location: Florence
Year: 2025 – ongoing
Type: Residential
Client: Private
Status: Ongoing
Architectural design
and sustainability: Weber Architects
Structural design: Eng. Marco Lotti
Plumbing system design: Luca Lucchesi, Industrial Surveyor
Electrical system design: Studio Delta V
Photo credit: Weber Architects
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