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Living Architecture RESIDENCES ASPEN COLORADO LONG ISLAND NEW YORK ISTANBUL TURKEY BARVIKHA RUSSIA
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A STORY OF LIVING SPACES CONTENTS Editorial CAPOFERRI USA INC.
Home is the center of life, our “habitat”. It is a cozy nest, a place to relax and to enjoy our 2 privacy. At the same time, it is a place where we PRIVATE RESIDENCE socialize and share. Aspen Colorado, USA Home is a structure, form, surface, matter, color, light, transparency, … but also safety, protection 4 and shelter. For us, as window manufacturers, residences are PRIVATE RESIDENCE Long Island, New York the alpha and the omega of all our activity, aware that our responsibility is to understand the need 10 of our clients and to build structures accordingly. Each day we ask ourselves the same question: PRIVATE RESIDENCE “What are windows?”. Every day we try to find Istanbul, Turkey new answers. 16 Windows are all of this and, to us, much more. Since 1894 we have been developing solutions HOTEL EDEN that are not merely technical tools, but elements Rome, Italy that offer shelter: from unwanted looks, from 20 climate, wind and the most critical atmospheric THE NEW THERMALLY BROKEN WINDOW SYSTEM conditions - high performance windows that are PRIVATE RESIDENCE which recovers traditional style guaranteeing the highest performance not just barriers but that give birth to a conti- Barvikha, Russia nuous, permeable relationship with the surroun- ding ambient. 26 Bespoke windows, which can become an integral VILLA MOSTACCINI part of the house's narrative, which express its Bordighera, Italy character and style. For us, designing doors and windows in a pri- 32 vate residence means combining aesthetics and PRIVATE RESIDENCE technology, beauty and functionality, architectu- Chieti, Italy re and design. We work to guarantee windows with outstan- 38 ding performances, which are both design ele- ments and safety instruments. We support the PRIVATE RESIDENCE Modena, Italy designers from the very first design concept, to accompany them in the choice of the most ap- 44 propriate technical solutions to the context. We only use noble materials, manufacturing entirely COMPANY PROFILE FERROFINESTRA IS THE NEW WINDOW SYSTEM WITH THE NEW LINE IS PERFECT FOR THE REQUALIFICATION the in-house hardware to offer solutions whose Capoferri. AN INNOVATIVE THERMAL BREAK INTEGRATED INTO THE PROFILE OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS WHERE FERROFINESTRA Architectural windows TO REDUCE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FRAMES, INCLUDING THOSE REINTERPRETS THE TRADITION OF THE STEEL WINDOWS. only standard is the custom-made product. and doors since 1894 48 FOR THE OPERABLE PARTS, WHILE GUARANTEEING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND PROVIDING EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE VALUES WHEN IT COMES TO ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL INSULATION CAPOFERRI HAVE BEEN ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND AS WELL AS RESISTANCE TO AIR, WATER AND WIND. INSTALLING ARCHITECTURAL WINDOWS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
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A NEW BEGINNING IN A LONG-STANDING HISTORY
J.P. MORGAN LIBRARY For many people the United States of Ameri- first representation in New York and today we Project by Renzo Piano Building Workshop ca are more than a big country, a federation of fulfil a dream by inaugurating Capoferri USA states; more than the sum of its cities, ethnic Inc.; a means to bring the best of our culture to groups, cultures and myths. They are a model meet and dialogue with the American market. for liberty, possibilities and opportunities. Capoferri was founded in 1894 in a small village in This is the spirit with which we have always ap- northern Italy as a little artisan wood workshop. proached this great country every time we have In over a century we have grown to become the been called - for a site visit first and for our con- global player we are today: not only specialised in tribution to the project later. the production of windows but successfully tac- kling projects of any type, scale or size. What we bring to the table is our know-how, our tools to measure and our proud craftmanship, The creation of Capoferri USA Inc. marks not but what we have always returned home with only the achievement of a business target. It has been much more than what we offered: also constitutes a valuable tool to support our the desire to improve, the stimulus to innovate representatives and local distributors. This is an again and again, to anticipate the needs of the important step in the creation of an increasingly different project teams, to continuously raise structured and extensive commercial network. the bar of our capabilities and to keep pushing the envelope. The first sign of this new beginning will be the opening of a showroom in the Hamptons on We gradually matured through this mutual ex- Long Island in spring 2019, which will not just perience - the Capoferri projects on American be a showcase of products and services but a territory - from the first opportunities in the ‘70s proper creative hub at the disposal of architects, to others, more and more important and always consultants and clients: na institutional space more frequent. designed to provide an increasingly pleasant and direct experience for the clients. One that And thus, first out of passion and later out of facilitates the exchange of ideas as well as the interest also, we have consolidated our presence support and service from our local partners and in the United States. In 2013 we appointed our the team here at Capoferri.
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ASPEN COLORADO, USA PRIVATE RESIDENCE A transparent dialogue between architecture and landscape.
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Project Bohlin Cywinski Jackson PRIVATE Client Undisclosed Location Aspen, CO - USA RESIDENCE Year 2014 Notes Bespoke windows, automated lift&slide panels, doors and façades from thermally broken stainless steel AISI 316.
A distinct, iconic building immersed in the bre- level of interpretation. athtaking landscape surrounding Aspen (Colora- A complex and ambitious project that required do); designed by BCJ to be entirely permeated by absolute precision during manufacturing, as no natural light, creating a continuity of the surroun- correction was possible on site. ding and offering an extraordinary experience of All windows are made from thermally bro- the relationship between inside and outside. ken stainless steel. Capoferri also provided the After sunset, the entire building glows like a lan- external metal cladding, skylights, automated tern, emanating a magic aura that adds another openings and oversized lift&slide windows.
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LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK PRIVATE RESIDENCE Looking through architecture
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Project Bohlin Cywinski Jackson PRIVATE Client Undisclosed Location Long Island, New York RESIDENCE Year 2016 Notes Fully bespoke stainless steel façade, windows and sunbreakers.
Horizontal section This stunning two-storey residence on the sho- The transparency of the spaces floods the spa- res of Long Island has been designed by Bohlin cious interiors with daylight and create a con- Cywinksy Jackson, who created an elegant com- stant dialogue with the nature that surrounds the bination of timber, steel and glass for this peace- building. ful retreat with its extraordinary view and the A vast palette of natural materials has been cho- “soundtrack” of the ocean waves. sen for the outdoor areas; materials which will The fully bespoke façades from marine-grade reflect the passing of time in an ever-increasing stainless steel feature lift&slide windows with harmony with the surroundings of the building. extremely thin profiles. They help defining the overall architecture in a constant mutation and permeability of natural light, thanks also to the specially designed skylights with their peculiar automated opening mechanisms. Both the façades and the skylights have undergone extreme tests in our in-house testing facility, where they have been proved for the most critical weather conditions as well as wind loads and performance over time.
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Project Midek/Mingü A villa with a view Client Undisclosed Location Istanbul, Turkey Year 2016-17
Notes Wooden lift&slide windows.
This historic villa, located on the bank of the Bosporus, has been restored with a modern and contemporary twist. Capoferri provided the façade for this residence, which offers a stunning and exclusive view and encapsulates, thanks to highly sound-absorbing lift&slide windows, an oasis of peace in a city as frenetic as Istanbul. The exterior is an ensemble of lines and geome- tries, juxtaposing the vertical movement of the knee-fold sun-breaking panels and the horizontal cladding of the ventilated façade. While Mahogany has been the timber chosen for the windows, Capoferri opted for Red Cedar for the cladding. Both timbers are of the highest quality and very resistant to moist ambient, offe- ring different features, well known to Capoferri and carefully chosen to provide the best perfor- mance, resistance and durability for each speci- fic application.
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ROME, ITALY HOTEL EDEN Enjoy the view on the eternal city
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HOTEL EDEN
Project GLA - Genius Loci Architettura Client Hotel Eden Location Rome, Italy Year 2017
Notes Pivot&Lift windows from stainless steel, glazed roofing with cooling system.
The history of experimentation in the sector of special doors and windows is enriched with a new gem: the innovative window system gla- zed roofing specially designed for Hotel Eden.
Immersed in the stillness of the gardens of Villa Borghese, only a few steps away from the vibrant heart of the Italian capital, the Hotel offers it guests an enchanting view on the city of Rome.
For the panoramic roof terrace, which compri- ses a bar area and a restaurant, Capoferri engi- neered an innovative, automated opening, consi- sting of a combined pivot&lift movement, driven by a concealed mechanism controlling the ope- ning and closing of the window sash. A com- pletely hidden structure, merges design intent, aesthetics, safety requirements and ease-of-use.
The Bar area is covered with a glazed roof on a thermally broken support structure. A thin la- yer of water gently flows down the glazed sur- face and provides cooling as well as creating a unique atmosphere from where to admire the ineffable skyline of the eternal City.
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Window in closed position – glass parapet concealed Windows in open position – glass parapet acts as barrier Ph. Nic Lehoux
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The new, automated pivot&lift windows system that Capoferri have Automated developed for the rooftop of the “Eden” Hotel in Rome is the result of glass parapet intensive research and development by the Capoferri Lab. SUPERSLIM WINDOWS OF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. (slides upwards) The windows are driven by a gear motor that allows for a simultaneous pivot and upward movement. The result is a system that guarantees quality and practicality as well as increased safety thanks to a glass parapet that is concealed inside a cavity in the actual wall structure where it remains invisible until it lifts upwards as the window opens. This detail as well as others allow for a virtually invisible mechanism PLATHÉA IS A LINE OF WINDOWS MADE FROM SUPERSLIM PLATHÉA FORGES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, AESTHETICS, that reflects the aesthetic requirements, the design and provides ease- PROFILES THAT CONFORMS TO THE MOST STRINGENT AND HIGH TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE INTO ONE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. of-use while fully complying with local code requirements. MARKET STANDARDS WHEN IT COMES TO THERMAL INSULATION, The sun-shading is automated and runs on stainless steel guides. A WIND LOADS, AND INSULATION FROM WATER INFILTRATION. CAPOFERRI HAVE BEEN ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND specially designed mechanism on the sash allows to open the windows INSTALLING ARCHITECTURAL WINDOWS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. even with the sun-shading rolled down.
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BARVIKHA, RUSSIA PRIVATE RESIDENCE A hidden lantern in the woods
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Project GDG Architects Client Undisclosed Location Barvikha Moscow, Russia Year 2009-12
Notes Windows and doors from oak, main entrance ve- stibule from thermally broken painted steel and a conser vator y from thermally broken painted steel.
Situated in the midst of a vast birch forest, this private villa in the well-known residential area of Barvikha, one of the most luxurious suburbs of Moscow, distinguishes itself for its elegance and sophistication. The rigid, austere structure is characterized by architectural openings that impose a symmetri- cal pattern on the overall façade. In order to underline the architectural context, GDG Architects chose windows from quarter- sawn oak to guarantee both the chromatic har- mony of the exterior and to allow the windows and doors to blend in well with the aesthetic language of the interior design. One of the main features, both from a stylistic and a manufacturing point of view, is the main entrance from thermally broken steel with a micaceous paint finish and its interior vestibu- le made from oak, as well as the conservatory, again made from thermally broken steel and clad on the inside with quarter-sawn oak.
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BORDIGHERA, ITALY VILLA MOSTACCINI A fairy-tale castle
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Project Arch. Micol Maiga VILLA Client Undisclosed Location Bordighera Imperia, Italia MOSTACCINI Year 2016 Notes Traditional windows from timber and bronze.
The Villa Mostaccini, situated on the hills of Bordighera, is one of the most beautiful and im- portant villas in Liguria. Built in 1932 in the characteristic stile of the late Italian renaissance, it has been meticulously re- stored to the highest standards of design, while maintaining the original details that distinguish it.
Capoferri substituted all wood windows as well as their sills and reveals, maintaining the aspect of traditional windows and blending perfectly with the historic aesthetics of the villa. Where possible, certain elements, like for in- stance the internal wooden shutters and the brass handles, have been restored and refitted rather than substituted.
For the elegant living room with its stunning view of the sea, Architect Maiga opted for a lar- ge two-leaved pivot window from true bronze that offers the guests of the villa an unforgetta- ble experience.
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CHIETI, ITALY PRIVATE RESIDENCE Between stone and glass
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Project Arch. Fiorenzo Valbonesi Client Undisclosed Location Chieti, Italy Year 2015
Notes Wood windows, wooden sash windows, external blinds.
Architect Valbonesi designed this private residen- ce near Chieti as a space where traditional and historic materials are perfectly integrated into the modern and contemporary style of the villa.
Capoferri has designed large, automated sli- ding Windows, which create a sense of perme- ability and transparency - a dialogue between the minimalism of the interiors and the nature surrounding it.
The external oak windows express austerity and rigour. Specifically designed and tailor- made, they feature special hardware that allows both swing and lift&slide operation, creating a monumental frontal that is both permeable and sealed in a play between verticality versus horizontality of the cladding.
The result is a residence elegant and evocati- ve which at the same time instils strength and safeness.
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Project Officina di Architettura MODENA, ITALY Elena Pancaldi Client Undisclosed Location Modena, Italy PRIVATE Year 2016
Notes RESIDENCE Burglar-proof windows made from weathered true bronze, including hinged openings vertical A timeless labyrinth pivot doors and sliding panels.
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© 2017 elena pancaldi | officina di architettura ph: Helenio Barbetta Architect Elena Pancaldi of “Officina di Ar- Automated, knee-fold sun-breaking panels chitettura” designed this private residence in made from cedar play with the depth of the in- Formigine, in the province of Modena, as a mi- coming light, creating always changing archi- nimalistic composition of elementary shapes, tectural compositions with their movements. inspired by the timelessness of purity. The bespoke windows form an integral part The complex system of 2 sets of automated of the visual narrative, where aesthetics merge fabric shading, completely concealed and in- with functionality. tegrated into the windows, playfully caresses The lift&slide windows of the dining and living the filtering light, now adding, now detracting room, with their fixed lateral, glass-edge alig- depth to the various spaces of the villa. ned partitions and the flush bottom threshold The pedestrian skylights on the upper floor, create a seamless continuity between the inter- made from weathered true bronze, contribute nal space and the garden outside. to conferring largeness and light to the interiors.
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CAPOFERRI. ARCHITECTURAL WINDOWS AND DOORS SINCE 1894
Founded as a wood workshop in Adrara San CAPOFERRI MAGAZINE Martino back in 1894, Capoferri has grown over OCTOBER 2018 the past century in dimension, competence, tech- nical resources, as well as ambition, to become © 2018 Capoferri Serramenti spa, Adrara S. Martino BG - Italy the global player it is today. All rights reserved. Traditionally specialized in the design, engi- neering and production of windows and doors The contents of this document are confidential. - a segment which still represents our core bu- Please do not reproduce or forward to third parties siness. Over time we have distinguished oursel- without prior consent of Capoferri. Capoferri reserved the right to introduce any changes ves through our capacity to carry out projects of to its own models without prior notice. any scale and genre, leading us to create our own Contract Division, dedicated to providing an PROJECT BY all-embracing response to the requests of Archi- Nemo Monti tects and Designers. Today the company is led CONCEPT & ART DIRECTION by Sergio Capoferri and - representing the fifth Antonio Zorzi | ZAZO generation in the company - his sons Paolo, Fran- cesco and Luca, have maintained the tradition of TEXTS keeping the company at the forefront of techno- Nemo Monti logical advances, merging artisan craftsmanship with technological and organizational resources TRANSLATION Mirco Veljovic on an industrial scale. With projects on virtually every continent, Capoferri has proven its eclectic technical and dynamic nature collaborating with important international Architects such as Ren- zo Piano, Michele de Lucchi, David Chipperfield, SUPERSLIM WINDOWS OF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and Antonio Citterio & Partners, to name but a few. 124 years of constant research and updated equipment, a high degree of professionalism, and a solid artisan tradition, have transformed a PLATHÉA IS A LINE OF WINDOWS MADE FROM SUPERSLIM PLATHÉA FORGES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, AESTHETICS, small workshop into an internationally recogni- PRINTED IN ITALY PROFILES THAT CONFORMS TO THE MOST STRINGENT AND HIGH TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE INTO ONE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. zed leader in its field. October 2018 MARKET STANDARDS WHEN IT COMES TO THERMAL INSULATION, WIND LOADS, AND INSULATION FROM WATER INFILTRATION. CAPOFERRI HAVE BEEN ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND INSTALLING ARCHITECTURAL WINDOWS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
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