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A renewed La Rinascente in Rome shows why department stores might have a fighting chance

BOOKMARK ARTICLE
The refresh of department store La Rinascente’s exteriors and sixth floor in Rome embodies the idea that modernity is timeless. - Alessandro Saletta, Agnese Bedini (DSL Studio)
Materials and functionality are the pillars behind this idea for 2050+, who completed the refurbishment. - Alessandro Saletta, Agnese Bedini (DSL Studio)
The team iterated upon the original vision of Franco Albini and Franca Helg, who designed the retail destination on Rome’s Piazza Fiume between 1957 and 1961. - Alessandro Saletta, Agnese Bedini (DSL Studio)

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Design, Architecture
Works management and construction supervision
Archilabo
Local architect
PEI Engineering
Lighting Design
CS Progetti
Structural Project
Studio Bartoloni
Plant Project
BRE Engineering
Facade Restoration Consultant
Enrico Montanelli
Facade engineering and supply
Thema
General Contractor
CMB

The refresh of department store La Rinascente’s exteriors and sixth floor in Rome embodies the idea that modernity is timeless.

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