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his project  consisted  in  the  Renovation  of  a
                                                                                                                                                              T  19th century building, due to be converted into

                                                                                                                                                              a contemporary multiple levels retail store.
                                                                                                                                                              The restoration of the outside façades has focused on
                                                                                                                                                              the  recovering  and valorization  of  the  original
                                                                                                                                                              architectural  features  of the  building.  While  the
                                                                                                                                                              renovation included the integration of a modern steel
                                                                                                                                                              and glass structure, “the  Lantern”, emerging from the
                                                                                                                                                              roof terrace and intended  for a restaurant with
                                                                                                                                                              panoramic views.
                                                                                                                                                              The digging of the new foundation unexpectedly
                                                                                                                                                              unearthed roman tombs dating back to the first half of
                                                                                                                                                              the second century BC. INTEGRA AES provided a
                                                                                                                                                              substantial  design  modification  during  the  works  in
  20                                                                                                                                                          progress. An archeological area has been set-up to   21
                                                                                                                                                              allow visitors to contemplate the roman relics and a
                                                                                                                                                              specific ventilation and lighting system has been
                                                                                                                                                              studied to ensure their preservation.















    Refurbishment of the Ex-Unione Militare Building


    Rome, Italy
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