Olivetti Company Canteen and Recreation Center

The Olivetti Company Canteen and Recreation Center in Ivrea, Italy, is a remarkable building recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Ivrea, Industrial City of the 20th Century.' Designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 1950s, this hexagonal structure accommodates up to 1,600 diners and serves 9,000 meals daily. Its innovative design integrates recreational and cultural spaces into the factory environment, featuring wide balconies and large windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding green hills. The canteen's architectural style reflects influences from Frank Lloyd Wright, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in industrial heritage and modernist architecture.