Former mechanical workshop - Cesena (FC), Italy

Realization: a former mechanical workshop in Cesena comes back to life through a conversion project that preserves its industrial identity while transforming it into a contemporary residence, capable of accommodating both domestic and working dimensions. Completely emptied inside and made energy-efficient – thanks to the insulated envelope, new windows, and an underfloor radiant heating system – the space is organized around three beechwood volumes. These elements define the more private functions, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, while leaving room outside for a large open-plan living area. On top of the blocks are a home office and a yoga and pilates room, connected by light steel walkways. Visually and functionally unifying the spaces is the continuous Deco Nuvolato floor by Isoplam: a textured, luminous surface that not only recalls the site's original industrial purpose but also enhances the natural light coming from the workshop's former main gate.

Surface area: 200 sqm

Color: Medium Gray

Finish: matte

Location and year: Cesena, 2024

Project: Piraccini+Potente Architettura, arch. Stefano Piraccini and arch. Margherita Potente

Team: arch. Gianluca Bertoli (project architect) with arch. Beatrice Enti, arch. Marco Marchetti, arch. Teresa Cancellari, arch. Amedeo Palagano

Photos: © Angelo Ciccolo