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Grattacielo Piemonte
At sunrise, the Grattacielo Piemonte skyscraper stretches across Turin

The Grattacielo Piemonte has shaped Turin’s skyline since its opening in 2022. Designed by architect Massimiliano Fuksas, it stands as a symbol of contemporary architecture at the highest level. At 206 meters tall with 43 above-ground floors, it ranks among the three tallest buildings in Italy and serves as the headquarters of the Piedmont Region. Covering approximately 80,000 square meters, the skyscraper offers modern office and administrative spaces that are consistently geared toward sustainability and efficiency.

Naturalness combined with modern technology

The modern glass facade allows daylight to enter ǀ © Tomas Paier

The expansive glass façade maximizes natural daylight while integrated photovoltaic modules supply part of the building’s electricity needs. Combined with top-level safety standards and state-of-the-art building technology, the result is a structure that merges architectural grandeur with forward-looking functionality. As part of this project, Kieback&Peter Italy implemented the building and room automation systems, ensuring intelligent, holistic control of all technical installations—making a decisive contribution to the building’s future readiness.

A Modern Appearance Meets Intelligent Room Automation

Kieback&Peter regulates thermal distribution thanks to DDC4200 ǀ © Tomas Paier

The Grattacielo Piemonte impresses not only with its imposing silhouette but also with its advanced room automation. Throughout the complex, DDC control units regulate the substations of the heat exchangers with precision.

The Grattacielo Piemonte’s HVAC systems are designed in two stages, combining efficiency with comfort. Primary air treatment is handled centrally and controlled through defined threshold values. “On each floor, the room air is then individually adjusted based on thermal parameters. Factors such as solar radiation create different conditions within a floor and throughout the building. These parameters are continuously measured by sensors and intelligently processed through Kieback&Peter’s system networking,” explains Marco Causio, Technical Director of Kieback&Peter Italy.

 

 

Efficient distribution and thermal control

Kieback&Peter actuators in use ǀ © Tomas Paier

In addition to HVAC systems, hot and chilled water production has also been integrated into the building management system. Although manufacturer-controlled, it is fully embedded in Kieback&Peter’s control architecture, ensuring efficient distribution and precise thermal regulation. Furthermore, sensors continuously monitor water quality, guaranteeing a reliable and hygienic drinking water supply.

206 Meters Under Full Control – Efficiency and Comfort at Every Level

The technical center is equipped with Qanteon  ǀ © Tomas Paier

At the heart of the project lies the Qanteon Building Energy Management System (BEMS). This software integrates all essential functions—from controlling and monitoring building technology to conducting detailed energy and cost analyses. Customizable dashboards make Qanteon intuitive for planners, energy managers, and property owners alike.

It reveals potential for greater energy efficiency, sustainably reduces costs and emissions, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Certified by TÜV according to ISO 50001, Qanteon offers the highest levels of security and reliability. Its practical advantages are clearly demonstrated in the Grattacielo Piemonte, where Qanteon centrally networks all building systems, achieving significant energy and cost savings.

 

Intelligent Lighting and Room Automation for Maximum Energy Savings

Intelligent lighting logic controlled by Kieback&Peter ǀ © Tomas Paier

Another highlight is found at the core of the building: its intelligent lighting control system. Through DALI controllers, corridor and emergency lighting are configured individually for each luminaire. Based on consumption analyses recorded in Qanteon, Kieback&Peter was able to optimize lighting logic—yielding tangible results: a relevant annual cost savings and a reduction of 40 tons of CO₂ emissions.

Within the rooms, users find only controls for blinds—all other operations run fully automated. Wireless EnOcean sensors and switches are used for their simplicity and reusability, allowing spatial adjustments with minimal effort. Additionally, brightness and presence sensors capture real-time room conditions, enhancing comfort while enabling substantial energy savings.

 

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“The Grattacielo Piemonte is not only the largest project in our company’s history but also a milestone that demonstrates what our team is capable of.

Together, we overcame every challenge – from complex building automation to efficient energy management. I am personally very proud of this achievement, as it proves that we can provide our customers with reliable and future-ready solutions, even for the most demanding projects.”

Marco Causio, Technical Director, Kieback&Peter Italy
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