Dear
ICTP Community,
Please
be advised that major renovation and modernization works are
actively progressing inside the Leonardo Building. These
projects aim to deliver upgraded, more functional facilities
while significantly improving energy efficiency and building
safety.
Below
is an overview of the ongoing and upcoming works, along with
expected impacts on daily operations:
1.
Library Area
Status:
Internal demolition is concluding, and the installation of new
electrical and HVAC systems is underway.
Staircase
Access: Civil works will take place around the staircase to
brick up the current escape door and open the new main entrance
to the Library. The staircase will remain open and accessible
during these works.
Passage
near LB-115: Work will begin in front of office LB-115 to
construct a new technical space and a dedicated locker area.
This zone will be securely partitioned, and corridor access to
the stairs will remain open.
2.
Office LB-115 Temporary Closure
WORK
SCOPE: Demolition and reconstruction of the dividing wall
between office LB-115 and the Library.
IMPACT:
Office LB-115 will be unavailable for approximately one week
during August.
3.
Second Floor Restroom Closures
WORK
SCOPE: Removal of asbestos materials in the restrooms adjacent
to the Oppenheimer Room, required to connect the main air ducts
between the Library and the roof. Includes the removal of
asbestos by a specialist company in strict compliance with
safety requirements.
IMPACT:
Starting at the end of August, all restrooms in this area will
be completely closed for a period of several weeks. The exact
reopening date depends on statutory inspections and clearances
from local regulatory authorities.
4.
Windows & Exterior Façade Renovation
Scaffolding
Setup: Starting August 18, scaffolding will be erected on the
west corner of the building, spanning from the ground level to
the roof.
Accessibility:
The Dirac stairs, the terrace, and all other passage routes will
remain open and fully secured for safe pedestrian traffic
throughout this phase.
Window
Replacement: High-efficiency, safety-upgraded windows will be
installed in the original sea-side wing. The initial phase
covers the Library windows and second-floor rooms (Oppenheimer
Room, LB-232, LB-233, and LB-236).
Façade
Repair: Repairs to the concrete elements of the exterior façade
will take place concurrently to secure the structure and prevent
falling debris.
5.
Roof Works
Timeline:
Starting in September.
WORK
SCOPE: Construction of a dedicated rooftop technical zone to
accommodate the new Air Handling Units (AHUs) serving the
renovated Library.
6. Outages of the
air-conditioning system during
the August and/or September
WORK SCOPE: System
integration and connections will require temporary outages
of the air-conditioning system in specific areas.
IMPACT: Works are
scheduled to begin during the last week of August,
provided weather conditions permit (i.e., temperatures are
not excessively high). Noise
and dust in the area.
6.1.) CM/Oppenheimer
Area:
- Oppenheimer
Room: Disruption lasting one week.
- Offices LB-227
and LB-230 through LB-236: Disruption lasting one week.
6.2. Directorate area/
High Energy Area:
- Offices LB-269A
through LB-274B: Disruption lasting one week.
- Offices LB-275:
Disruption lasting two weeks.
6.3. HE Area:
- Offices LB-276,
LB-281, and LB-282: Disruption lasting two weeks.
- Offices LB-277
through LB-280 and LB-283 through LB-292: Disruption
lasting one week.
- Offices LB-256
through LB-268: Disruption lasting one week.
6.4. Math Corridor Area:
- Offices LB-113 through LB-115: Disruption
lasting one week.During this week only the Office LB-115
will not be available. Other two rooms will be available
but without air-conditioning. Noise and dust in the area.
What
to Expect & Safety Precautions
We
are fully aware that these activities will generate significant
noise and dust in certain areas of the building. We ask for your
patience and understanding as we work through these necessary
phases to deliver a modernized, comfortable, and
energy-efficient building.
Please
pay close attention to safety signage and temporary barriers.
Do
not enter clearly marked work zones.
Thank
you for your cooperation and support.
Best
regards,
Facilities
Management Office