Archivio di Stato di Napoli

the State Archives of Naples is housed in the heart of the city’s historic centre in the former benedictine monastery of saints Severino and Sossio, founded in the 9th century.

the complex unfolds around a series of evocative cloisters that still bear witness to the life of the monks who once lived here.

the cloister known as the Atrium of the Novitiate is defined by the presence of four monumental ficus trees positioned one at each corner. the portico surrounding the garden is illuminated by a hanging lanterna massima, whose sinuous yet measured lines and tactile finish pair beautifully with the building’s historic architecture.

in the transition between interior and exterior, traccia sistema with ecomini spotlights enhances both the ancient sculptures flanking the walkway and the deep volumes of the vaults.

in the first atrium marked by the presence of a historical well at its centre, lanterna massima sospensione has been installed under the two porticoed sides, while the sculptural presence of the well itself is highlighted by the beams of light from nett uno positioned at the corners of the courtyard.

the historic character of this place and its distinctive architecture meet the opportunities offered by the latest technologies: to make switching and control easy and customizable, solutions with Casambi drivers have been used, operated via the Viascenario app, Viabizzuno’s wireless lighting management system.