Windows and doors

For its latest South Tyrolean realisation, noa* returns to Hubertus in Olang, one of the first places to have revealed the studio's expressive power. After the iconic cantilever pool, a new suspended platform defies gravity law by overturning the concept of wellbeing. Alex Filz When noa* designed the cantilevered swimming pool for Hubertus in 2016, the studio envisioned it as a rock stranded between earth and sky. In 2019 a new assignment was granted to the architects, the design of a dedicated wellbeing extension. It was not an easy task for a building that had already found its symbol in the swimming pool, yet this served as inspiration for the new project. Alex Filz In an initial research phase, the team of architects examine... More

The history of experimentation in the sector of special doors and windows is enriched with a new gem: the innovative window system glazed roofing specially designed for Hotel Eden. Immersed in the stillness of the gardens of Villa Borghese, only a few steps away from the vibrant heart of the Italian capital, the Hotel offers it guests an enchanting view on the city of Rome. For the panoramic roof terrace, which comprises a bar area and a restaurant, Capoferri engineered an innovative, automated opening, consisting of a combined pivot&lift movement, driven by a concealed mechanism controlling the opening and closing of the window sash. A completely hidden structure, merges design intent, aesthetics, safety requirements and ease-of-use.... More

As part of the requalification of this historic industrial plant in Valdagno near Vicenza, Capoferri’s new Ferrofinestra system found one of its first applications. This new line of products has been studied specifically for applications in historical contexts, combining the aesthetics of the last century with modern standards in terms of performance and functionality. Ferrofinestra Capoferri evokes the look of traditional steel windows crafted by artisans during the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. While traditional in appearance, these windows come with many modern features like, e.g. multipoint locking hardware. The thermal break has been fully integrated into the window profile in order to reduce the dimensions of the frames... More

The Villa Mostaccini, situated on the hills of Bordighera, is one of the most beautiful and important villas in Liguria. Built in 1932 in the characteristic stile of the late Italian renaissance, it has been meticulously restored to the highest standards of design, while maintaining the original details that distinguish it. Capoferri substituted all wood windows as well as their sills and reveals, maintaining the aspect of traditional windows and blending perfectly with the historic aesthetics of the villa. Where possible, certain elements, like for instance the internal wooden shutters and the brass handles, have been restored and refitted rather than substituted. For the elegant living room with its stunning view of the sea Architect Maig... More

Architect Elena Pancaldi of the “Officina di Architettura” designed this private residence in Formigine, in the province of Modena, Italy as a minimalistic composition of elementary shapes, inspired by the timelessness of purity. The bespoke windows form an integral part of the visual narrative, where aesthetics merge with functionality. The lift&slide windows of the dining and living room, with their fixed lateral, glassedge aligned partitions and the flush bottom threshold create a seamless continuity between the internal space and the garden outside. Automated, knee-fold sun-breaking panels made from cedar play with the depth of the incoming light, creating always changing architectural compositions with their movements. The complex... More

“Archetipo Architettura” have designed this austere, modern residence. Capoferri engineered special steel hardware to support the external windows made from mahogany. The sun-breaking panels, some of which are fixed while others are hinged, are made from wooden slats fixed to a support structure in brushed stainless steel. The verticality of the slats communicates with the geometries and the lines that characterize the pure minimalism of the villa. At the same time the movement of the sun-breaking panels creates a sense of permeability which contrast the impact of theA visible stone structure – a fascinating play with contrast and materials. More