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Project • By EFA studio di architettura • Factories
Biotech Center of Excellence
Located within the Chiesi Farmaceutici campus in Parma, Italy, the Biotech Center of Excellence was designed by EFA – Studio di Architettura as a specialised facility for the production of advanced biologic therapies. Developed on the footprint of a demolished pre-existing structure, the project demonstrates how contemporary pharmaceutical manufacturing can integrate operational efficiency, environmental performance, and architectural quality within a compact industrial footprint.
Marco Introini
Certified LEED Gold, the facility consolidates research, technical infrastructure, and production processes within a single vertically organised building. This approach reduces land consumption while supporting the complex environmental... More
Product • By Parallel Architectural Products • Aluminum Batten System
Aluminum Batten System
Parallel has two batten systems: two-part, and self-mating. Our batten systems are designed for easy installation, enabling effortless integration of aluminum battens into your design, whether as an exterior focal point or interior privacy screen.
The two-part batten system comes in sizes ranging from 1″ × 3″ to 2″ × 8″ (1″ × 3″, 1″ × 4″, 1″ × 6″, 2″ × 2″, 2″ × 4″, 2″ × 6″, and 2″ × 8″). It uses a combination of male and female profiles to create your desired look without visible fasteners. These battens can be installed in various configurations, including angled layouts, to meet... More
Product • By Parallel Architectural Products • Aluminum Cladding & Soffit System
Aluminum Cladding & Soffit System
Parallel Architectural Products’ cladding and soffit systems combine the aesthetic appeal of traditional wood with the superior durability and low-maintenance benefits of powder-coated and sublimated extruded aluminum. Designed for both exterior and interior applications, this superior cladding and soffit solution adds beauty and longevity to any project. Available in 4", 6", 8" and 12" widths with multiple trim options for a seamless appearance.
Based on an interlocking system comprised of a handful of core components, Parallel cladding and soffit systems can be adapted to nearly any building design or architectural vision. Cladding can be installed bottom up or top down, making future repairs easy. Each component is standardized in... More
Project • By Brooks + Scarpa • Private Houses
Alma Switch House
Designed for a couple with three young children, this three-story compact house on a small 30’ x 90’ lot is located on a hillside walk street with direct access to the beach just a couple of blocks away. Strict local ordinances and codes dictate maximum lot coverage, maximum height, minimum open exterior areas and a host of other restrictions that have resulted in typical repeated housing typologies in the area. As such, most buildings include large balconies pushed to the extreme exterior edges of the buildings to meet the code required open space, then the remaining interior lot area is filled solid with building mass, resulting in bulky block-like structures full of perimeter balconies.
Brooks + Scarpa/Tara Wuj... More