Caffè Nazionale / AMAA - Collaborative Office For Research And Development

Curated by Hadir Al Koshta

Architects: AMAA - Collaborative Office For Research And Development
Area: 565 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs:Mikael Olsson
Manufacturers: Viabizzuno
Structural Engineering: Simone Michelotti
Electrical engineering: Nicola Rosa
Mechanical Engineering: Riccardo D’Alessandro
Acoustic Planning: Luca Dal Cengio
Site supervision: AMAA Collaborative Architecture Office For Research And Development, AMAA Collaborative Architecture Office For Research And Development - Marcello Galiotto, Alessandra Rampazzo, Francesca Fasiol
Contractor: Moredile of Morabito Massimo Casillo Srl
Electricians: ELETTROIMPIANTI of Nogarole Srl
Lighting Contractor: Operae Interiors

Text description provided by the architects. The Caffè Nazionale, designed by AMAA, embraces the city: the restoration of this historic venue in Arzignano, Northern Italy, is a multifaceted project that draws upon existing elements and memories to create a vibrant, living palimpsest. AMAA designed the Caffè Nazionale by establishing a direct relationship with the city of Arzignano, Italy, and its public spaces. The historical traces, with which the project engages in a deeply creative dialogue, generate a layered depth that AMAA has emphasized through a series of spatial elements acting as theatrical backdrops. The studio, founded by Marcello Galiotto and Alessandra Rampazzo, envisioned an intense, collaborative intervention, with artist partnerships culminating in an open and multifaceted creation.