Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI)

The Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning planned the complete renovation of the DAI in Rome, which included seismic, energy, acoustical, and fire safety retrofitting. The entire building was modernized according to the latest technical standards and the current state of the art. Emphasizing sustainability, the original materials and design were preserved whenever possible.

The main challenge was the seismic retrofitting of the existing structure. To address this, we developed detailed solutions. Our chosen strategy aimed to maintain the given stiffness with high periods of vibration, while also increasing strength, considering the capacity of the existing structures. We conducted comprehensive on-site inspections to gather all necessary information about the mechanical properties and details of the existing reinforced concrete structure. Additionally, constant monitoring was implemented to ensure the quality of the execution planning.

Bollinger+Grohmann were responsible for the building physics up to the design phase. Hereby we developed tailored solutions for the building and room acoustics, as well as for the thermal insulation and humidity control of the existing facilities.