Magliano de Marsi

Technological food production facility

2016

Client
Size
Area
Client type
Regione Abruzzo
4,750 sqm
Placemaking
Private
Description
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Preliminary design, Creative direction, Urban and landscape design, Landscape integration, Area redevelopment, Traffic and mobility study
City planning
Community
Urban semiotics
Public

A centre of excellence

The project represents a new concept of production, with the goal of becoming a centre of excellence and a point of reference at both regional and global level, built on the close link between research, production and education.

The Magliano de' Marsi project brought together design, technological and production excellence. The plant was conceived as an outstanding Italian factory for producing confectionery products for people with coeliac disease and diabetes. The intervention harmoniously combined production, research and educational functions, creating an integrated complex that enhanced the local area — struck by the 2009 earthquake — and offered concrete employment opportunities for the community.

The facility stood out for its innovative approach [1]: on the quality side, the factory ensured food safety through “controlled DNA” certification, guaranteeing the origin and quality of raw materials, and complied with strict Halal standards to offer products suited to often-overlooked groups. From an environmental standpoint, the building incorporated sustainable architecture solutions, demonstrating a concrete commitment to reducing environmental impact.

This project left a significant mark on the industrial landscape, combining production excellence, social responsibility and environmental sustainability [2], and establishing itself as a benchmark for innovation and regional development.

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Project highlights

[1] Innovative approach

‍The factory guarantees food quality with “controlled DNA” certification and is fully Halal-compliant, also offering safe products for people with coeliac disease and diabetes.

[2] Environmental sustainability

The building has zero environmental impact, with a green roof, self-generated energy and a design inspired by the morphology of the Marsica region.

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