In the heart of Rome, just steps from Piazza Venezia, a tech company has chosen an unconventional setting for its new offices: several rooms inside Palazzo Berardi, an elegant historic building overlooking Via del Gesù. The unusual pairing — between the lightness of the digital world and the solidity of stone — posed an intriguing design challenge.
The new Hyntelo offices were designed by architect Valentina Andriulli with the goal of creating functional, contemporary workspaces while respecting the identity of the place. The project focused on enhancing the building’s original architectural elements — terrazzo floors, decorated or exposed-beam ceilings, marble moldings — pairing them with essential furnishings, technological devices, and a layout conceived to allow for a high degree of tech-typological flexibility.
Light, both natural and artificial, plays a central role. The lighting fixtures, designed by Valentina Andriulli and custom-made by specialized artisans, were conceived to highlight architectural details without disrupting the work rhythm. The furnishings, carefully selected and custom-designed, also help define the identity of the space. Among them, the large wood and metal tables for workstations and meetings stand out — also designed by Andriulli and crafted by local artisans.
Contemporary artworks complete the project, establishing a subtle yet meaningful dialogue with the space. Each piece, curated by Valentina Andriulli, was chosen to strengthen the coherence between current functions and the historical context, without appearing forced.
The result is an office space that meets the needs of a growing company without compromising the quality of its setting. In a historic center like Rome, repurposing existing buildings is often the most sustainable choice, both culturally and economically. This project shows that even seemingly distant worlds — like the tech industry — can find meaningful expression within historic spaces, enhancing them and opening them up to new possibilities.
