Milan Rubattino and Firenze Corridoni: Operations Centers

In both projects, existing buildings are being comprehensively upgraded to become Operations Centers for the control and monitoring of Regional electrical grids. Enel Operations Centers are strategic buildings, which are essential to guarantee the proper functionality of the electricity distribution network in the event of critical or extraordinary events.

Architecturally, the Operations Centers feature a range of standardised finishes to create a comfortable environment for users from an ergonomic and acoustic perspective.

In addition, the building is designed to have spaces such as locker rooms, break areas, as well as common service areas that are required for emergencies. These premises are expected to house operators alternating on 24-hour shifts.

Since the Operations Center is a strategic building, it has to be structurally adequate to withstand an earthquake. Therefore, the project included a series of works, reinforcements and support structures to certify the building as Use Class IV according to the Italian NTC 2018 construction standards.

All the electrical and special installations have been engineered to guarantee operational continuity in the event of disruptive events. Backup and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are in place, as well as a generator set.

The data systems are set up to maintain the external and internal network connection with all the communication equipment.

In addition, standardised access control and CCTV systems based on the internal directives of Enel guarantee high levels of security.

The mechanical systems are also designed to ensure the appropriate comfort of staff and the correct operating conditions of all the equipment in the technical rooms. All the installations are equipped with backup solutions to guarantee operation even in the event of a breakdown.

Torino Lingotto: offices

The project involved the internal redevelopment of several premises located at the Lingotto building in the city of Turin. The office space is located on two different floors of the building complex.

Architecturally, the spaces are characterised by warm and comfortable materials (wood, carpeting), and the spaces were defined according to the requirements and quality standards of the Client in order to ensure maximum usability by the staff.

The electrical and special installations, as well as the mechanical systems, are different from the ones installed in the Operations Centers since they do not feature redundant systems because the spaces are used for office activities, and it is not necessary to guarantee their operation in the event of extraordinary events. Some modifications were made to the existing installations in order to adapt them to the functional and operational requirements of the standards of the Client.