Powersoft has announced plans for a new headquarters in Scandicci, Florence, Italy that the company is calling the Powersoft Human Audio Experience Center and will span more than 9,200-square meters on four floor.
The recent signing of a preliminary lease agreement with Bluesky Immobiliare S.r.l., which will own the property, the facility is designed by Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia, a noted architectural firm with offices in Genoa, Milan and Paris. The new headquarters is being purpose-built to accommodate a projected increase in the size of the company’s workforce, as outlined in its development plan for the coming years. In addition, by centralizing all corporate functions, it is expected to enhance departmental potential, improve cross-team collaboration, and deliver operational cost savings while boosting energy efficiency.
“This plan marks a significant milestone in the company’s history and growth trajectory,” says CEO Luca Lastrucci. “As Powersoft expands, there is a growing imperative to enlarge our space and fortify our resources, enhancing our business’s efficiency and competitiveness in the market. Through ongoing investments in research and development, Powersoft aims to uphold its global technology leadership in the audio industry. The Powersoft Human Audio Experience Center will serve as a hub of excellence in audio technologies worldwide, so it is crucial that innovation is reflected in the architectural design of the building.”
The building’s exterior profile, resembling the form of a sound wave, will pay homage to the company’s core business and underscores it’s role in the audio industry. The use of photovoltaic panels and energy efficient technologies is intended to minimize the environmental footprint, while the LEED-certified building is designed to integrate with the surrounding green space.
Alfonso Femia, CEO and founder of Atelier(s) Alfonso Famia, states, “Powersoft’s new HQ will serve as a respectful addition to the local environment, contributing significantly to the city of Scandicci. The design seamlessly integrates production and storage functions, office spaces, and research laboratories, prioritising a harmonious balance that extends to the building’s interaction with the urban surroundings. The architecture intricately blends compositional complexity with a focus on the surrounding green areas.”
Construction is anticipated to conclude in the latter part of 2026, after which production lines and all company departments will relocate from the existing premises to the new HQ.
