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Arup to work on major restoration in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

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Marina Miceli Marina Miceli Europe Press Office,London
25 October 2017

Arup’s heritage experts are working with David Chipperfield Architects to improve the quality and performance of the Procuratie Vecchie, an historic neo-classical building that is being renovated on one edge of the world-famous Piazza San Marco in Venice.

This 500-year landmark will be transformed into a venue of art exhibitions and seminars and the new home of “The Human Safety Net” – a philanthropic institution powered by the insurance group Generali to help some of the most vulnerable communities around the world.

Front view of Procuratie Vecchie palace in Venice Front view of Procuratie Vecchie palace in Venice
The Procuratie Vecchie, Generali’s historic home in Venice, will open its doors in 2020 following a comprehensive restoration which will include improvements in the quality and performance of the building.

The Procuratie Vecchie, Generali’s historic home in Venice, will open its doors in 2020 following a comprehensive restoration which will include improvements in the quality and performance of the building.
 
Arup’s multidisciplinary team based in Milan is providing structural and building services design, as well as sustainability and fire strategies with the aim of enhancing its energy performance and overall sustainability, and increasing the asset value to remain commercially viable into the future.

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The project comes out of an international competition during which we have supported the architects for all main engineering disciplines. We are all proud and excited to be part of the team awarded to carry out the renovation of such iconic building placed in what is probably the most famous public space in the world. ” Giammichele Melis Giammichele Melis Project Director