Nortel Networks, a global leader in the telecommunication and Internet sectors, expressed the desire lo bring together its various initially developed in Rome into a single location. The complicated pia as main objectives both the introduction of new work procedures and the company's image and representation. Requests included the de: of interiors, installations, and part of the façades of the buildings undergoing construction, as well as innovative solutions for the structures' outer aspects. Three buildings distributed over 7,800 square metres constitute Nortel Networks new HQ, situated in an expanding area in the EUR neighbourhood. The project focused on the diversification and recognisability of the workspaces, and those of representation and technology Overall, the outer architecture has been enhanced by a bridge connecting the buildings and by a zone with an amphitheatre and cabled platforms to bring

PARTNERSHIP

Client leader:
arch. Massimo Roj
Client representative:
ing. Bruno Massimilla

INTEGRATION

Progetto CMR put together a total consultation service far the Nortel Networks complex: a review of its organisation and requirements, concept design, feasibility study, civil, plant engineering and executive planning, safety and security co-ordination, and project management.

PROCESS

The consultation was developed over three different phases:

• August 1999 /November 1999: definition of requirements, space model, and property negotiation assistance - November 1999 /Aprii 2001: feasibility and planning;
• February 2001 / December 2001: project and site management.

SUPPLIES

Contractors:
Cuma.6, Com.Al, Climater, ElettroPic
Furnishing systems:
Steelcase
Office furnishings:
Herman Miller su disegni di Progetto CMR
Chairs:
Estel, ICF
Partition wall :
PM design (Permasteelesa Group)
Floor:
Interface
Lighting:
Siteco, DeltaLight
Sign system :
Cicrespi