A renewed La Rinascente in Rome shows why department stores might have a fighting chance
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Location
Piazza Fiume, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
Design, Architecture
Client
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.
Key features
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