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New UTC Headquarters, Chiasso

- Chiasso, Switzerland

The New UTC Headquarters in Chiasso is a modern architectural marvel, blending functionality with a serene green space.

Modern building with vertical windows and landscaped greenery including trees and grass.

A modern building with vertical windows and a landscaped area with trees and grass in front.

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New UTC Headquarters, Chiasso

Modern architecture meets serene green spaces

The New UTC Headquarters in Chiasso, designed by Aguiar . Briccola, is a testament to modern architectural ingenuity and thoughtful urban planning. Situated on plot 136 in Chiasso, this two-story building replaces a pre-existing structure and introduces a harmonious blend of administrative offices and operational facilities. The building's longitudinal design is set back from the road, creating a verdant public space that enhances the urban landscape while providing a tranquil outlook for its occupants.

Design Highlights

  • The building's layout ensures a clear separation of pedestrian and vehicle flows, enhancing functionality.

  • A green, tree-lined space enriches the street front, offering a peaceful environment shielded from the bustling warehouse activity.

  • The architectural concept emphasizes a distinct organization of access points, with entrances strategically placed at the volume's ends.

  • The north facade features a modular design with concrete pillars, opening towards the serene garden.

  • Interior spaces are oriented towards the greenery, ensuring optimal natural lighting and comfort.

Key Facts

Key Aspect Description
Architects Aguiar . Briccola
Location Chiasso, Switzerland
Completion Year 2023
Building Type Administrative and Operational Offices
Certification Minergie Standard for energy efficiency

Technical summary

Updated 1/14/2026

Finishes

  • Facade Finish: Exposed concrete on the south facade with limited openings, and a regular rhythm of concrete pillars on the north facade.
  • Interior Finish: Internal partition walls finished in plasterboard.

Materials

  • Concrete — Structural elements including slabs, perimeter and internal load-bearing walls, pillars, and stair cores.
  • Plasterboard — Internal partition walls between various rooms.
  • Glass — Windows and facade sections.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Reinforced concrete structure with modular configuration for flexibility.
  • Facade System: Concrete facade with vertical fins and large glass sections.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Concrete grey, Glass transparency
  • Lighting: Natural lighting from the north ensures ideal lighting comfort.

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