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ABOUT US L’Officina L’Officina by by Vincenzo Vincenzo is is aa design design metal metal engineering engineering solutions solutions firm firm for for all all your your architectural architectural needs. needs.
OUR PHILOSOPHY “L’Officina by Vincenzo” translates from Italian to Vincenzo’s workshop. L’Officina by Vincenzo is a design metal engineering solutions firm for all your architectural needs. We pride ourselves on creating customised and exclusive solutions leading to unmatched customer satisfaction. We are also a link between European suppliers of luxury products and the Australian market. We build everything from scratch. Every part is handcrafted, delicately handled and combined with another to form the finest of masterpieces. From doors and windows to staircases, furniture and balustrades, our products reflect our rich Italian craftsmanship.
The only limit is your imagination. All you need is an idea. We aim to bring it to life.
Our commitment to quality is second to none. The raw material we use – steel, stainless steel, bronze, brass, and Corten, which are mostly imported from Europe – is of the highest standards enabling us to provide the strongest and versatile of products. Through decades, brass and stainless steel have built up the reputation of being the sturdiest of metals for windows and have proved their longevity. Innovative products built with these materials as far back as the 1930s are in excellent condition even today. In order to bring you the best of European design, we have partnered with reputable manufacturers in Europe, each of them established players in their fields. We are the official partners for PanoramAH! in Australia amongst an array of others. Our expertise built over two decades is the foundation of our success. Combined with the latest trends and know-how, our motto is to fill a void with anything you would deem possible.
OUR OURPEOPLE PEOPLE With nearly three decades of experience and expertise in the design and manufacturing field which started in Italy, Enzo Botte has successfully established L’Officina by Vincenzo in Australia. Having a relentless commitment to refining design solutions and metal craftsmanship, Enzo leads an experienced team of project managers and architects whose passion make it possible for L’Officina to proudly cater to a loyal clientele VincenzoVincenzo Botte has Botte a plethora has a plethora of experience of experience in the in the from various parts of the world. design and design manufacturing and manufacturing field, which field,started which 25 started 25 years ago years in Italy. ago Over in Italy. theOver last the 15 years, last 15heyears, has he has successfully successfully established established L’Officina L’Officina by Vincenzo by Vincenzo in the in the Australian Australian market.market.
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OUR ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS Our passionate architects and designers visualise the idea as drawings in the preproduction phase. They bring any idea to life on paper before it is made tangible by our experienced craftsmen in the L’Officina. The structural engineers here at L’Officina by Vincenzo ensure the stability and the durability of the project from start to finish. They are responsible for the success of the design in the post-production phase during and after the installation of our steel products.
OUR DESIGN & MANUFACTURE L’Officina by Vincenzo brings the art of Italian metal fabrication to our custom-made designs. We firmly believe in the Italian way of creating structures to support today’s architectural needs – elegant, sophisticated precise and superior in every aspect. We use only high-quality materials in all our projects. Combined with our expertise in metal fabrication, we are able to provide our clients with unique and beautiful steel products.
We take pride in our way of making customised and exclusive solutions, leading to unmatched customer satisfaction.
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PANORAMAH! L’Officina by Vincenzo is the official partner of PanoramAH! minimal windows in Australia and New Zealand.
According to Le Corbusier, a good window is a window that doesn’t look like one.
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The modern concept of the panoramic window - one of Le Corbusier’s proposed five points for a new architecture - seeks to maximise the spans and openings of rooms to light and landscape: the window is converted into a large “screen”. The PanoramAH! system is a culmination of this widely employed modern design concept, ensuring maximum transparency and excellent performance using the latest, most advanced technology.
MAIN FEATURES:
PanoramAH! is a state-of-the-art sliding aluminium casement system that explores the structural properties of glass, enabling the execution of large glazed areas with the use of vertical, minimal (slender) aluminium profiles, resulting in great elegance.
4. Flexibility and suitability to complex geometrical situations.
Unlike traditional casement systems, glass is PanoramAH!’s self-supporting, main component, whilst the aluminium frame takes on the secondary functions of guiding its sliding motion, providing additional structural reinforcement and ensuring the window’s sealing capacity.
1. A 20mm profile sight line between panes. 2. Optimal interior to exterior transparency and continuity, with pane sizes ranging up to 27m2. 3. 98% of the window surface being structural glass.
5. Creative optional infill materials such as stone, timber or aluminium cladding. 6. Configurations comprising opening corners, curved spanning and pocket sliding into a wall, ceiling or floor. 7. Embedded track system, avoiding physical or visual obstructions. 8. Motorisation, connection and compatibility with home automation and security systems.
pocket WINDOWS SLIDING INTO WALLS Opening system that allows full span opening and total disappearance of the window, including the frame.
PIVOT PIVOTING DOOR Opening system that functions by means of pivoting component with a central or side rotation axis.
SASH GUILLOTINE SYSTEM Opening system that operates through the counterbalancing of the panels, allowing for large glazed areas with thin horizontal aluminium frames and structurally binding polyamides.
SKYLIGHT EASY ACCESS TO ROOFS The skylight system is an innovative solution that enables the opening of inclined glass panels, allowing for easy access to roofs and large areas of natural ventilation.
CORNER
CORNER OPENING WINDOW An opening system that allows full corner openings without the need of a fixed vertical upright.
Sample construction detail of a sliding birail
PANORAMAH! SERIES 38
HIDDEN TRACK
EMBEDDED TRACK SYSTEM A track system that is embedded and hidden within the floor, and possibly within the ceiling, to eliminate physical and visual barriers.
Gilliver Avenue Vaucluse, NSW David Walker Architects
Paddington House Paddington, NSW Annabelle Chapman Architect
Queens Avenue Vaucluse, NSW X.PACE Design Group
Gateway Sydney, NSW Woods Bagot
Garden House Woollahra, NSW Tzannes Associates
La Mer Vaucluse, NSW Tzannes Associates
Bishop Selwyn Chapel, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parnell, Auckland Fearon Hay Architects
Barangaroo House
Barangaroo, NSW Collins & Turner
When superb aesthetics meet utmost function
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JOBS OF STEEL L’Officina by Vincenzo has a reputation of being masters of our craft. We pride ourselves in creating customised steel application solutions for your architectural needs, with unique, sophisticated and precise designs.
TRADITIONAL STEEL WINDOWS & DOORS Exquisite beauty combines with fine precision of prestigious metal windows; the range of minimum frame steel windows by L’Officina by Vincenzo - for that modern look with a touch of vintage ambiance. Not only does it give designers the freedom to achieve superior aesthetics, but also gives a greater flexibility for an adaptable architectural design starting from 20mm. These carefully handcrafted windows are made from the highest quality raw materials; steel, stainless steel, bronze and Corten.
WE SPECIALISE IN: Architectural steel windows & doors // Commercial steel facades // Classic & modern design of steel windows & doors // Restoration of old steel windows & doors
Our steel doors and windows provide all that is required of them quality, strength, security, versatility and elegance.
Clareville Residence NSW Architects Nicholas + Associates
ADVANTAGES: 1. Superior aesthetics, providing elegance and traditional ambiance for premium architectural solutions 2. Possibility of customising the look of the final window, including the finish 3. High corrosion resistance 4. Low maintenance costs 5. Environmentally sustainable
Bronze Doors & Windows Bronze is an alloy of copper with zinc or tin, at a ratio that varies depending on the period, region, or even the workshop where it is crafted. Alloys with more tin or zinc are a lot more fluid in liquid state, so it enables achieving the finest details when pouring into a mould.
Restoration L’Officina prides itself on being able to produce unique cutting edge profiles with the help of advanced technology. The replacement of windows and doors in restoration requires a delicate balance. On one hand, it must take into consideration the aesthetic aspect and respect for artistic heritage whilst on the other hand, it is necessary to abide by safety codes and comfort requirements. L’Offcina combines extremely minimal styles of old steel windows and doors (only 36mm for the openings) with the most advanced performances guaranteeing security, long service life and complying with environmental standards reviving the elegance and motif of the old “fine steel profile” for verandas, winter gardens, doors and bow windows. In restoration works, we guarantee excellence in terms of “industrial archaeology”.
Coogee Pavilion Coogee, NSW
Butcher’s Block Wahroonga, NSW Giant Design Consultants
Horizontal Tilting Window & HORIZONTAL Bi-fold Door The horizontal tilting window and horizontal bi-fold door systems are innovative ways to open your business to the outside. Unlike traditional accordion, sliding or guillotine window systems, this movable window requires no extra space within the adjacent walls for storing the open panels or the addition of a separate awning. No track or threshold required at ground level. These systems provide unobstructed access to the outside space in a cost effective and simple manner.
Advertising Agency Pyrmont, NSW X.PACE Design Group
Paddington House NSW Annabelle Chapman Architect
Pigeon Shed Sydney, NSW MCK Architects
Clareville Residence NSW Architects Nicholas + Associates
Point Piper Residence NSW Tzannes Associates
Milson’s Point Residence NSW
Stealth House Paddington, NSW MCK Architects
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ADVANCED EUROPEAN STEEL WINDOWS & DOORS Doors and windows have two important roles in architecture. First, they need to represent the design of the building. On the other hand, they have to separate the interior from the outside environment. Our high-quality steel windows from Europe are cold rolled and can be fitted with thermal break technology to make sure that the steel windows and door frames have optimal thermal performance and insulation. The steel window frames are cold rolled which allow us to create slim profiles, and the heat elimination from the rolling process cuts down the ability of the steel frame to warp over time. After the steel frame profiles are rolled, they are combined with their unique thermal break system. The thermal break is made of polyamide and polyurethane to increase the insulation performance. When combined with the insulated glass unit, the windows and doors are able to reach high-efficient levels of thermal performance.
Our advanced steel doors and windows can address the most challenging requirements, including restoration of old buildings. Another unique characteristic of our range of European windows and doors is that it can be manufactured from any of the following frame materials: galvanised steel, stainless steel, Corten steel and brass. This means we can create windows and doors into various exceptional and high-end designs, such as restoration projects for historical buildings or creating luxurious architectural designs.
GALVANISED STEEL The galvanised steel profiles we use for our advanced steel windows and doors are manufactured from the alloy FeP02 with a GZ200 hot zinc coating that ensures protection from oxidisation both internally and externally. The galvanised steel frames are then powder coated (oven-baked at 180° C) and supplied in a range of colours, available in gloss, semigloss and sandblasted versions. This material has elasticity modulus 3 times higher and thermal conductivity 4 times lower than aluminium alloys.
STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel is most commonly composed of iron, chrome, nickel and molybdenum, which make the material extremely durable and resistant to corrosion. This material is known to have thermal conductivity 10 times lower than aluminium. Combined with the thermal break technology of our advanced steel windows and doors, it provides a high level of thermal insulation. The inherent characteristic of stainless also allows us to create extremely slim window frames, thus brightening the interiors more.
CORTEN STEEL Corten steel is resistant to corrosion 6 to 8 times more compared to traditional steel. It features a double resistance to tensile strength, allowing large window dimensions whilst having thin frames. This steel alloy contains copper, chrome and phosphorous, and has an antique appearance. Our advanced steel windows and doors use an oxidisation process of Corten to attain the desired finish and chromatic effect.
BRASS The colour and shininess of brass, together with its resistance to corrosion make this material perfect for both old and new architecture. Surfaces in glossy or burnished brass can be an expression of luxury and refinement. Our advanced steel windows and doors in brass use the alloy OT67 in which the high percentage of copper (67%) guarantees resistance to corrosion, whilst the zinc (33%) improves its hardness and tensile strength.
STEEL STAIRCASES Queens Avenue Vaucluse, NSW X.PACE Design Group
L’Officina by Vincenzo offers staircases that reflect the qualities of style and elegance. From modular systems to complimentary items, each product offers unwavering excellence. Our penchant for building unique and customised staircases has given us the reputation of being the masters of our craft. Our staircases are made out of the best and highest quality of raw materials, they are built with precision and sophisticated design to suit any kind of specifications.
Rather than hide the staircase, we construct them to be a feature that makes their own statement.
WE SPECIALISE IN: Architectural stairs // Commercial stairs // Modern staircases // Traditional staircases // External staircases
ADVANTAGES: 1. Pre-fabricated and armoured-ready for installation 2. Optimised for detachment for minimal footfall sound 3. Individual precise production 4. Easy installation even in narrow areas 5. Minimum plastering efforts 6. Eco-friendly 7. Ideas for new construction and restoration works 8. No shuttering works
Paddington House NSW Annabelle Chapman Architect
Hunter’s Hill Residence NSW
Eastbourne Darling Point, NSW X.PACE Design Group
STEEL FURNITURE Our products reflect creativity, resourcefulness, a knowledge of trends and setting new ones. Our furniture pieces are hand-made from start to finish and have an edge over other ordinary furniture. We use different metals and finishings that are unique to the singular pieces and they are tailored to suit your need and style preference.
We work with your imagination and inspiration to bring your vision to life. Our steel furniture is modern, rustic and contemporary and can add a touch of elegance and sophistication.
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Our products are trendsetting and perfect for any space. In addition, because of steel furniture’s lean frames and light weight features, they are easier to move around and that makes them flexible to redecorate without taking up too much space. Metal or steel furniture come in a wide range of designs, so if you have varied tastes you will surely find one that will complement your interior decors. Some metal furniture also come with designs that mimic wood patterns like maple and oak through laminates. However, you will be sure that the laminates we use are of top quality to ensure that they not only look great but also last a long time. Aside from laminates, the lacquer finish itself will give your steel furniture a vibrant finish, which is not only appealing but is durable.
PATINA
Gilliver Avenue Vaucluse, NSW David Walker Architects
Patina is a tarnish produced by oxidation or chemical process on the surface of bronze or similar metals which provides a protective covering that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weathering. L’Officina by Vincenzo can provide a unique patina application to the mild steel and other metals such as bronze, brass and zinc.
Our technique is to apply the patina to the metal surface to simulate antiquity with colour and texture in our newly custom-made objects.
The preparation prior to the application of the patina is 70% of the process. We then enhance the patinated surface with a clear paint coating and we protect it by waxing and applying an oil coating.
SAMPLE PATINA FINISHES
SKYLIGHTS L’Officina by Vincenzo offers custom designed skylights that give panoramic views and open up a closed in spaces, thus bathing them in natural light. Our skylights are custom made with fortified glass that can hold heavy weight and handle strong winds. The panoramic skylights are an innovative solution that allows for inclined sliding and can also include horizontal sliding, this means either opening up the attic or the roof deck as outdoor or indoor living areas. There are certainly many benefits to having a fixed skylight or an operable skylight installed in your home or workplace. These benefits cover a variety of aspects – from design and aesthetics to physical and psychological health. As such, if you are in the process of renovating your home building one from the ground up, consider having a skylight included in the design.
Gilliver Avenue Vaucluse, NSW David Walker Architects
Like with many other fixtures like guillotine windows or horizontal bi-fold doors, there are many considerations though that goes into planning and constructing a skylight. For one, there’s the placement issue, which is important in order for you to truly maximise natural light and its benefits. There’s also the design aspect, which is important for optimal aesthetic value. Our frame visibility is reduced to a minimum because when a window consists of 1% frame and 99% glass, the boundaries between the interior and the exterior landscape disappear completely. Unlike conventional products, our skylights slide on bearings - the bearings are on a track instead of being on the panel and the sliding track with bearings is 1-meter long, which allows an easy removal, for example to cleanup.
Brighten up your home using natural light, which can help with energy efficiency and comfort.
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Other PARTNERS L’Officina by Vincenzo has partnered with innovative European and Australian suppliers to give the Australian market access to luxurious and revolutionary products.
MICROCEMENT WORKSHOP Microcement Workshop is an innovative, highend product that is ideal when renovating floors, walls or surfaces. It can be easily customised as it allows you to alter its colour, effect and finish in a practical and efficient way, providing complete satisfaction. Microcement can be used to renew existing surfaces that may be out of style or damaged; it is also perfect for new buildings and surfaces – providing a minimal, continuous and modern look. It is a contemporary approach to both exterior and interior decor that is simply applied – 3 millimeters thick with strong and resilient craftsmanship – and is eco-friendly, adaptable and open to alteration, using a special compound of cement and water-based polymers to make up its unique formation. Throughout installation, each unique project is hand done by our professionals and also allows the reduction of any debris or clutter from generally troublesome restoration work.
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carminati Carminati Serramenti was founded in Italy in 1894 as a small joiner’s workshop that manufactures wooden articles. After 120 years, it has become a leading manufacturer of wooden windows and doors. L’Officina by Vincenzo brings Carminati’s Skyline System to the Australian market. This system is a new generation of doors and windows with its very slim frame profiles and excellent technical performance. The minimal wooden profile increases the surface of the glass and allows beautiful open spaces with natural light.
The oldest architectural element – wood – combined with modern building technologies, creates a prestigious window frame with a refined design. Skyline frames can be made from different types of wood and with different finishes. Finishes can be customised according to the home’s design. Attention to detail is a particular feature of the handles too. Carminati Serramenti has designed a special collection of door handles dedicated to the Skyline System. The handles are characterised by modern and meticulous designs, with the possibility to choose from satin or shiny chrome finish.
SKYLINE SLIDING The following possibilities in sliding doors: (1) two sliding panels, (2) four panels with two fixed lateral panels and two central sliding panels, (3) one fixed panel and one sliding panel, or (4) angular or hidden into the wall. The fixed panel can be completely made of glass or combined with a wooden frame. The opening and the closing of the panel are possible because of a bottom track embedded within the floor, which allows fluid sliding of glass panels of large dimensions.
SKYLINE DOOR Opening of one to three panels, window and window door, horizontal and vertical pivot, with locking system and handles, fixed or movable opening type. Possibility to install either concealed hinges for a more modern design, or classical hinges for a more traditional look of windows and doors.
SKYLINE BI-FOLD DOOR Allows a total opening of the door. It can be constructed with up to 16 shutters with a maximum width of 1 meter and a weight of 100kg each. The extraordinary technical performances of this frame are ideal for spaces that require a seamless continuity between the interior and exterior.
AGS SYSTEMS AGS Systems is a company based in Italy that provides modern solutions and innovations for minimalistic architecture. The company puts elegance and new principles into designing details. Through its partnership with L’Officina by Vincenzo, the Australian market now has access to innovative concealed door frames. Lintel-free doorways have an important role in modern building design – to give rooms a more spacious and uncluttered look. A door is a moving part of the building, and lintels were designed to conceal the vibrations cracks around the door frame. AGS has overcome this problem for concealed door frames with an integral plastering reinforcement mesh that bonds the frame to the wall in a permanent way. No cracks, no frame sealants!
OUR OTHER PARTNERS Mix Legno provides an array of products, ranging from doors & windows, staircases, facades and wintergardens made from the highest quality of raw materials. Paying careful attention to detail means the end product blends seamlessly into the architecture, enriching its surroundings.
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Product finishes can be done in any kind of wood. These can vary in colour and can be subjected to special treatments, such as weathering. The range of materials used for finishes includes organic and environmentally friendly options.
ABBA offers technical sunscreen blinds, characterised by resistance, functionality, handicraft trimming and attention to every detail.
ABBA BLINDS
Combining sophistication and made-tomeasure engineering, ABBA also offers products that are not only charming in design but effective in terms of energy and costs. The photovoltaic system considers the complexity of design as well as aims to decrease the carbon footprint, truly expanding the frontiers of urban dimension.
L’Officina by Vincenzo reserves the right to introduce any changes to its own products without prior notice. For further information, visit byvincenzo.com.
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