The manufacturing world is undergoing a rapid global transformation. Planetary urgencies, evolving production needs, and ever-changing standards are just some of the factors driving the industry toward a new augmented reality: a 4.0 factory where the relationships between humans, production systems, and spaces are being reimagined.
This serves as the foundation for an ambitious project to adaptively repurpose a former educational space into a pilot line dedicated to digital manufacturing. The result is a hybrid and highly innovative environment – both structurally and programmatically – designed to enable small and medium enterprises to test their products and processes before entering the market.
The design emphasizes reconfigurability, flexibility, and human-centric approaches, fostering collaboration and adaptation to evolving industrial needs. The space integrates diverse functions, from exhibition areas to production zones, all while maintaining a distinctive and brand-aligned aesthetic.

Credits
Interior
Calibro Zero; Francesco Carota, Margherita Iperique, Marina Carbone, Federico Gatto, Giorgio Salza
Client
CIM4.0 Competence Center
Year of completion
2021
Location
Torino, Italy
Total area
420 m2
Photos
Fabio Oggero