With the CARFIN92 Group’s “Thetris” office tower, the southern part of Milan, in the Famagosta district, is gaining a new architectural landmark. The elegant structure, rising over 100 metres tall building, designed by Stefano Belingardi Architects, replaces the former “Skydrop” project, whose construction was halted in 2022 with a block structure reminiscent of the video game “Tetris.” Curtain wall facades, custom glazed parapets and refined finishes are core elements of the architectural expression.
The Façade designer and contractor Intercom Facades developed new solutions: The large-scale podium curtain wall units (1.7 by 9.3 metres; 5.6 by 30.5 feet) with a custom-designed attachment system were fitted with ipasol solar control glass from AGC Interpane Architectural Glass at the factory to ensure maximum precision and quality, and secured to the building’s structure using a proprietary fastening system. The project-specific solar control coating “ipasol bronze 47/31” is also a custom development and is perfectly adapted to the microclimate and the building’s unique aesthetic.
The name “Thetris” refers to the structure’s layout: the tower is organised into staggered, block-like volumes reminiscent of a Tetris pattern. This logic is carried through to the façade. A glass grid spans the three vertical building blocks, giving the high-rise its characteristic, rhythmic appearance.
The building envelope was tailored to the site’s specific microclimate to ensure high energy efficiency, optimal use of natural light, and effective protection against summer heat—as a result, Thetris was successfully certified with LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum. Intercom Facades developed a custom façade solution consisting of steel and aluminum structures, curtain wall elements, custom glazed parapets and refined finishes. The exceptional size of the Podium units, measuring 1.7 by 9.3 metres (5.6 by 30.5 feet) and weighing approximately 950 kilograms each, required a tailored approach to both logistics and installation.
Another defining feature of the building envelope is the glazing from AGC Interpane Architectural Glass. The unique façade fulfils protective, climate-control and comfort functions while simultaneously defining how the building is perceived within the urban landscape.
All base glass products in the iplus and ipasol families have been awarded the “Cradle to Cradle” sustainability certification in bronze and, as part of the new CO2-reduced production process, are also available as “Low Carbon” variants—each with a corresponding EPD.