The Faeda SpA headquarters in Montorso Vicentino (Veneto) has been comprehensively redeveloped and transformed into a future-ready building. Spanning 2,000 m², it now provides modern working environments designed with a clear focus on employee wellbeing. To realise an “osmotic architecture”, the planners relied on high-performance aluminium systems from Schüco.
| Type of Building | Office and administration |
| Product areas | Windows Facades |
| Schüco Systems | AWS 114 FWS 60 SG |
| Features | Refurbishment Smart Building |
| Location | Montorso Vicentino, Italy |
| Completion | 2021 |
| Architects | 3ndy Studio |
| Specialist company | Steel Group |
| Picture credits | © Fernando Guerro |
As part of the project led by 3ndyStudio® architecturedesign, the north-west corner of the existing production building was removed to make way for new office spaces for management and administration. By repositioning the western external wall, a distinct new volume was created, offering improved acoustic conditions and a more comfortable working environment.
Employee wellbeing lies at the heart of the architectural concept – in individual work, in collaboration, and in connection with the surrounding environment. A vertical garden on the west façade, together with an additional green space at the representative entrance, reinforces this approach. Generous glazed surfaces, both inside and out, create visual depth and enhance the sense of working in a green setting. A glazed bridge on the first floor connects the new building with the adjacent production facility. A striking architectural highlight is the three-storey staircase linking all levels. Inspired by the form of a strip of leather, it runs through the building and also serves as a structural element – a powerful symbol reflecting the identity of the company, which operates in the leather industry.
The fluid building envelope is based on the Schüco FWS 60 SG (Structural Glazing) façade system, with visible profile widths of just 60 mm. The construction is fixed to vertical steel supports and enables a façade height of 11.16 m. In the entrance area, the system was also used to create deliberately offset glass planes and geometric patterns. The Schüco AWS 114 window system integrates seamlessly into the façade. Outward-opening insert units ensure a uniform, flush all-glass appearance. As the glass is bonded directly to the vent, the aluminium profile remains invisible from the outside. The windows are motorised and can be conveniently operated via wall switch or app. Fully integrated drives within the frame support the building’s clean architectural lines. Intelligent control systems enable efficient ventilation, from automated night-time cooling to CO₂-dependent fresh air supply for consistently high indoor air quality.
