Work of the Ticino architect Ivano Gianola, the project involves the construction of a public part – which houses the new cultural center of the city, with theater, concert hall, art museum, underground parking – and a private part dedicated to apartments and offices.
The complex integrates the façade of the historic Hotel Palace and develops around a large square which can in turn host shows and exhibitions.
The city also has 10,000 m² of pedestrian areas and a park behind the building.
Drytech designed and built the waterproofing of the underground structures of both bodies, for a total of 19,800 m² of Drytech Tank, built below the level of the lake.
Client: Città di Lugano
Project: Architect Ivano Gianola, Mendrisio
Structure: Eng. Sciarini, Vira Gambarogno
Construction: Cosma Swiss SA, Lugano
Photo: Studio Pagi, Lugano
Drytech Tank: 19’800 m²