Stabilimenti Olivetti, Modern industrial building in Scarmagno, Italy.
Stabilimenti Olivetti is an industrial complex in Scarmagno featuring steel structures with modular solutions that allow natural light through large glass surfaces and open areas. The site included multiple buildings with cafeterias, a library, and medical facilities that shaped the working environment.
The complex was designed in the 1960s by architects Marco Zanuso and Eduardo Vittoria, with Building A constructed between 1962 and 1964. It was part of Olivetti's expansion as the company moved from typewriter manufacturing to electronic devices.
The factory embodies the connection between work and design in post-war Italy, where spaces considered both productivity and worker welfare. Visitors can still sense how the architecture shaped daily life in a modern industrial setting.
The site is located about 13 kilometers from Ivrea and is best reached by car. Plan time to explore the sprawling grounds and note that not all areas may be publicly accessible.
In 2021, the company Italvolt proposed plans to convert the site into a battery gigafactory for electric vehicles, marking a shift toward green technology. This ambitious project demonstrates how abandoned industrial spaces can gain new purpose in the era of sustainable manufacturing.
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