NATO JFC Headquarters
17 september 2019
Project: NATO JFC Headquarters, Lago Patria - Naples, Italy
Architects: Interplan2 Architetti, Naples, Italy
Fabricator: ISA S.p.A., Calcinelli (PU), Italy - PROGALL S.r.l., Osimo (AN), Italy
Construction: Tray Panels
Year of Construction: 2012
Product: ALUCOBOND® silvermetallic
Photos: Daniele Domenicali
STRATEGIC INTEGRATION ON 32 HECTARES
Located just outside of the town of Lago Patria in the region of Campania, NATO‘s Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFCNP) Headquarters comprise a mighty new building with cutting-edge technology which promises to propel JFCNP into the future by providing a bold and technologically savvy building. The new complex, consisting of six buildings on 32 hectares, enables JFCNP to execute the full spectrum of steady state and contingency operations. A state of the art Joint Operations Centre and a conference complex that offers 10 virtually “wired” meeting rooms helps to make daily operations and inter-command communications more efficient. Lago Patria captures the imagination and inspires one to look toward the future. Reflecting pools, the elegant façades made of ALUCOBOND® in silver metallic, unique shapes, and a distinctively modern interior design make Lago Patria more than “just” a military headquarters. The new site‘s facilities can be considered to be modern art that capitalizes on form and function. Tall interior windows and skylights allow in natural light and reduce energy consumption. The technical services plant uses ice and water to cool buildings, an environmentally friendly concept. Lago Patria is an “open headquarters” designed to foster cohesiveness and increase efficiencies. A ceremonial courtyard in the centre of the main complex offers a relaxing space to meet while discussing issues over a caffè from the coffee bar located just steps away. The community centre, which resembles a wedge shooting towards the sky, is home to the All Ranks club. While at the community centre, you might choose to grab a bite to eat at the International mess, shop at the save centre, get a haircut, mail a letter at one of the post offices, catch up on the news at the library, go to a lecture in the 352 seat theatre or visit one of the many concessionaires. Built to support more than 2,000 NATO staff members, the site offers even more room for future expansion.