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Restoration of the Broletto Palace in Pavia - New IUSS head office
| Location | Pavia |
| In collaboration with | Studio Albini (Architectural design) |
| Period | 2008/2009 |
| Costs | € 3.200.000 (out of which 1.100.000 for structures and plants) |
| Tekne Services | Preliminary, detailed and contract design of structures and plants; safety coordination and construction supervision. |
The Broletto is located in Pavia in Piazza della Vittoria. It dates up to XII century and is the oldest building of the entire Lombardy Region. The tradition says that it has been built for the Bishop Damiano will as episcopal palace. It became then a municipality palace.
The restoration project foresees the new destination of existing rooms to allocate class rooms, conference rooms, offices and University Directorate.
One of very delicate aspects of the restoration has been the refurbishment of the ancient stone and wooden structures that have been reinforced according to the new earthquake damage prevention codes.