Parish Church “Dives in Misericordia”

Location

Rome, Italy

Architect

Richard Meier & Partners
New York, USA

Data

Overall Project Time:
2001 – 2003

Execution Period:
15 Months

Scope of work

• 550 m2 mullion/transom facade with steel framework.
• Steel girder framework with suspended roof glazing, 710 m2 roof glazing.
• Point-fixed glass pulpit.
• Windows, doors, glass elements.

Innovations / Challenges

• Individual connection solutions for the concrete shells.
• Earthquake absorption system.
• Tailor-made constructions for the large-scale glass roof.