Accademia Tadini
Historic Building
| Type | Historic building |
| Intervention | Renovation – 110% Superbonus incentive |
| Location | Lovere, Italy |
| Roof insulation | Isotec by Brianza Plastica – 120 mm thick, 360 mm pitch |
| Roof cladding | New and reclaimed roof tiles |
History
Overlooking Lake Iseo, this early 19th-century neoclassical building was commissioned by Count Luigi Tadini to display his personal art collection to the public. Opened in 1828, the Galleria dell’Accademia Tadini was the first 19th-century museum in Lombardy after the Pinacoteca di Brera. In January 2023, the historic building underwent restoration on its roof and north-west façade to protect the museum’s galleries and preserve its priceless historical and artistic heritage.
The intervention
The restoration project was carefully designed to improve the building’s structural integrity while ensuring complete waterproofing and weatherproofing. As part of the re-roofing of Palazzo Tadini, the entire existing covering and the underlying layers were removed down to the main roof boarding. Most of the original roof and under-roof tiles deemed suitable were carefully salvaged and reused. The new roofing system features a vapour barrier laid directly over the roof boarding, followed by Isotec thermal insulation panels. Thanks to the integrated metal stiffeners on these panels, the under-tiles and roof tiles could be installed directly onto the insulation layer. To meet the thermal transmittance standards and qualify for the 110% Superbonus tax incentive, the design team specified a 120 mm insulation layer. The entire project maintained complete aesthetic harmony with the historical structure, fully restoring the building to its original appearance.
The building today
Today, this monumental complex stands as a magnificent example of Neoclassical architecture and culture in Italy, housing the Galleria dell’Accademia Tadini. Open to the public, it showcases a rich art collection featuring masterpieces by illustrious artists such as Antonio Canova and Francesco Hayez. Since 1921, it has also hosted a renowned concert season. In addition to the Galleria, Palazzo Tadini is home to the 19th-century Museum, the Historical Library and the Museum for Schools.
