Markas Headquarters in Bolzano, Italy
Customer Project
| Investor |
Markas S.r.l., Bolzano, Italy www.markas.com |
| Architecture, Structural Design, Technical Building Equipment Planning |
ATP architekten ingenieure, Innsbruck, Austria KTB, Bolzano, Italy |
| Construction Company |
Unionbau, Sand in Taufers, Italy www.unionbau.it |
The structure, which is over 131 ft high, serves as the new headquarters for the service company Markas located in Bolzano. Markas initiated the design project bid in 2016 and was awarded to ATP. It was the first building in Italy to receive the prestigious WELL Gold certification.
In addition to the architectural and structural design, ATP was also responsible for the building’s technical equipment planning. ATP’s engineers utilized the finite element program RFEM to perform the structural analysis.
Structure
The V-shaped, truss facade forms the main supporting structure in combination with the central access towers. The truss facade dominates the exterior view and allows for a column-free design and an open-floor layout.
The hybrid of reinforced concrete and steel members support the entire building at the connection points. The external structure is exposed to extreme temperature differences, especially during the winter months. Therefore, the hybrid construction proved to be the optimal solution for the structural and fire protection requirements. The composite window facade with glass railings forms the building envelope and includes an offset distance of 7.87 in. to the outer truss.
The structural design provides unobstructed office layouts and offers employees a panoramic view over adjacent buildings to the picturesque Bolzano scenery.
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Programs Used for Structural Analysis
RFEM
Main Program
Main Program
Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids and contact elements
Price of First License
3,540.00 USD
3,540.00 USD
RFEM
Concrete Structures
Add-on Module
Design of reinforced concrete members and surfaces (plates, walls, planar structures, shells)
Price of First License
810.00 USD
810.00 USD
RFEM
Concrete Structures
Add-on Module
Physical and geometrical nonlinear calculation of beam and plate structures consisting of reinforced concrete
Price of First License
1,300.00 USD
1,300.00 USD
RFEM
Steel and Aluminum Structures
Add-on Module
Stress analysis of steel surfaces and members
Price of First License
1,030.00 USD
1,030.00 USD
