Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti Showroom, tucked beneath the colonnade of Saint Mark's Square, stands as a testament to modern architectural elegance. Commissioned by Olivetti in 1957 and completed in 1958, the showroom transcends its function as a mere retail space; it is a theater for the brand's typewriters. Scarpa's design introduced significant spatial interventions, including new windows and suspended walkways that enhance light and openness. After a period of neglect, the space was restored in 2011, now faithfully representing both Olivetti's heritage and Scarpa's iconic architectural style.
Tucked discreetly beneath the colonnade of Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti Showroom exerts a quiet yet unmistakable presence.
The aim was not to build a conventional retail space, but to elevate its products through architecture.
Scarpa introduced a series of refined spatial interventions, adding new windows and transforming the spatial experience.
After restoration in 2011, it celebrates both Olivetti's legacy and Scarpa's architectural brilliance, a rare and enduring convergence.
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