fischer secures Campus Universitario di Grugliasco

Science and Research Location of the University of Turin

In the new construction of the Campus Universitario di Grugliasco, fastening and installation systems from fischer are used for applications in technical building equipment (TGA). This modern science and research location of the University of Turin is one of the most significant university construction projects in Italy.

With the new Campus Universitario di Grugliasco, the University of Turin (Università degli Studi di Torino) expands its presence in the Piedmont region and realizes one of its most ambitious expansion projects outside the city limits. In recent decades, the increasing demand for spaces for teaching, research, and student services has led to a continuous increase and decentralization of university facilities in the surrounding area.

Modern Architecture

The new science and research center is being developed on an area of over 228,600 m² in the municipality of Grugliasco, west of Turin. In the future, the teaching and research activities of the departments of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Systems Biology will be consolidated there. The offering is complemented by already established faculties for Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences as well as Veterinary Medicine. The complex includes 22,000 m² of space for teaching, 47,500 m² of research facilities, 7,300 m² of sports infrastructure, 7,200 m² of social and community spaces, and a 40,000 m² city park. The architecture is modern, functional, and filled with natural light – featuring clean lines, sustainable materials, and open spatial design that promotes research and community.

Object Information Campus Universitario di Grugliasco

Location

228,600 m² area in the municipality of Grugliasco west of Turin

Scope of the complex

22,000 m² area for teaching, 47,500 m² research facilities, 7,300 m² sports infrastructure, 7,200 m² social and community spaces, as well as a 40,000 m² large city park

Secure Solutions from fischer for MEP Applications

For Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) installations, fischer Italia – the Italian subsidiary of the fischer Group – provided reliable static and seismic solutions. The fischer Universal Rail System (FUS) made of GVZ and HDG steel was used – enabling the installation of medium to heavy pipework systems through simple plugging and turning into the mounting rail. The connection to the fastening base was made using the proven high-performance FAZ II Plus bolt anchors and UltraCut FBS II concrete screws.

These products guaranteed safety, reliability, and flexibility in applications such as the installation of cable trays, pipes, and ventilation ducts. Additionally, they allowed for individual adaptation to different system sizes and met the requirements of national seismic standards. “In addition to ideal product solutions, we convinced our customers with our accompanying 360° services,” emphasizes Riccardo Vettorello from the fischer Engineering Team in Italy. “From the early planning phase to on-site installation, we supported our partners with expert advice. Our goal was to optimize project timelines and costs through the most suitable solutions – and this is exactly what we successfully achieved in the MEP execution of the new University of Turin building.”

Our goal was to optimize project times and costs through the most suitable solutions – and this is exactly what we successfully achieved in the MEP execution of the new building at the University of Turin.

Riccardo Vettorello, fischer Engineering Team Italy

Digitally planned – efficiently implemented

Crucial for the project’s success was the consistent use of the BIM methodology (Building Information Modeling) in the planning of the MEP systems. The client provided a complete BIM model, based on which fischer identified the optimal fastening solutions early on. This led to measurable benefits, such as minimizing changes during the construction phase, precise quantity determination and material planning, as well as time and cost efficiency on site.

Furthermore, the integrated planning with BIM enabled better coordination of the various trades. Potential conflicts and design errors could be detected and avoided at an early stage. BIM also proves valuable in later maintenance and retrofitting, as all technical data is available in the digital twin. Thanks to BIM, the MEP systems could also be planned with optimal energy and functional efficiency – with long-term positive effects on the comfort, operation, and sustainability of the building.