Dental Clinic Decorato
Going to the dentist… in a bright and welcoming home? It is possible at the Dental Clinic Decorato in Ragusa, Italy. Inside this airy, contemporary renovation project you will find a professional dental practice and a luxurious guest house that combine ultimate comfort with a spectacular view of the city below. Sunlight flows freely indoors thanks to Reynaers Aluminium windows and sliding solutions.
Redeveloping a pre-existing building with serious structural problems: it can be quite a challenge. Nonetheless, architectural firm DFG Architetti seized the opportunity to create something truly unique. “Indeed, the Dental Clinic’s design is strongly influenced by the original structure” say the architects. “But our philosophy, as in every project, aims at creating buildings that connect seamlessly to their surroundings and that create balance with climatic conditions such as sunlight and wind. We believe that we have respected our original idea and have created something different for this region.”
We have respected our original idea and have created something unique to this region.
“To create a welcoming structure, permeable, transparent and open to the best views of the city, was an ambitious idea that would only materialise through the use of large windows. In this, Reynaers Aluminium has played a decisive role!” say DFG Architetti.
Large dimensions and minimal frames
To compose a safe and welcoming environment for all the Dental Clinic’s visitors, DFG chose Reynaers Aluminium as its quality joinery partner. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors help create transparent, open spaces with incredible views. For instance, an open corner variant of our SlimPatio 68 sliding system offers you an exceptional panoramic view as the meeting section of the two movable vents has a minimalistic width.
Similarly, elegant HiFinity sliding doors open up to the terrace, creating infinite views and letting in plenty of natural daylight. Discover the breath-taking Sicilian surroundings thanks to the system’s ultra-slim frames and large glass surfaces. What is more, you can visit the dentist practice in full comfort all year long thanks to HiFinity’s excellent thermal performance and easy-to-access “zero threshold” solution.
Futureproof features
Rebuilding the past means preparing for the future. That is why the renovated Dental Clinic has a futureproof design that takes all sustainable factors into account. Besides the solar panels on the roof, you will notice how the large window surfaces bring in a maximal amount of sunlight. This passive thermal gain keeps the building warm and bright in the winter in a most energy-efficient way.
But what about the hot Italian summers? Well, shaded and ventilated areas across the stark-white building help visitors escape the heat throughout the day. And to prevent further indoor heating, our ConceptSystem 77-Hidden Vent windows provide the perfect highly insulated solution. This subtle system, which carries the Swiss Minergie component label, keeps indoor temperatures constant and creates a uniform look of your façade thanks to its concealed element details.
We are very happy to collaborate with Reynaers Aluminium. Our ambitious project has become reality.
In the end, DFG Architetti Associati are very satisfied with our versatile solutions: “Thanks to this collaboration, our project has become reality, respecting the initial idea of using slim windows that perfectly integrate into the architectural envelope.” Large glass dimensions and minimalistic profiles: with the help of Reynaers Aluminium windows and sliding doors, you will always leave Dental Clinic Decorato with a bright smile.
Used systems
Involved stakeholders
Fabricator
- Infissi Cassarino Srl
Other stakeholder
- Impresa Edile Salvatore Garofalo Srl (Construction managers)
