© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

Following the 2004 earthquake that made the town hall unfit for use, the local administration of Sabbio Chiese has decided to restore the damaged building. First step has been the cleaning-up of the façades on the north and west sides from the additions of the last fifty years. The work together with the complete removal of the roof and the top floor has allowed to respect the structural requirements, strengthen walls and floors and reorganize the internal offices. The most relevant aspect of the plan is certainly the rebuilding of two units housing the technical office and the Council room. The project aims to exalt the pre-existing building, not to overshadow it. The new parts impose themselves in a simple way and this shows the loyalty to and the continuity with the past. The building does not clash with surrounding spaces, on the contrary it gives them more value through a new open court. The weathering-steel roof is a clear reference to the work and cultural tradition of Val Sabbia.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.

© Silvano Buzzi & Associati srl . Published on December 02, 2010.