LAD lands the stealth shopping plaza in rome
shaped like a mastaba, a type of ancient egyptian tomb, the flat-roofed structure features outward sloping sides clad in titanium-zinc.
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LAD lands the stealth shopping plaza in rome
all images courtesy of LAD
francesco napolitano of italian architecture and design office LAD has shared photographs of ‘the stealth’, a realized shopping center and plaza in rome. shaped like a mastaba, a type of ancient egyptian tomb, the flat-roofed structure features outward sloping sides clad in titanium-zinc. the design echoes the natural slopes found in the region’s terrain, establishing a synthesis between architecture and the environment. access inside the truncated pyramid is found behind panels which fold upwards from the building’s façade, providing a sense of security and protection when not in use.
the building is shaped like a mastaba, a type of ancient egyptian tomb
the flat-roofed structure features outward sloping sides clad in titanium-zinc
access inside the truncated pyramid is found behind panels which fold upwards from the building’s façade
a sheltered dining area
the design echoes the natural slopes found in the region’s terrain
the project takes its name from military architecture and aerodynamics
external cladding detail
parkour on ‘the stealth’
video courtesy of LAD
sections
elevations
section indicating technological integration
sectional detail
watercolor sketch
project info:
type: shopping center – new building
location: via cassia, rome, italy
program: 2300 sqm shop + 2000 sqm parking
designer: francesco napolitano
interior: simone lanaro
design team: michelangelo sabuzi giuliani, maria carla lini, marcello amalfitano
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