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Mercedes-Benz Rome

The exterior of the Mercedes-Benz Italia headquarters, a large, modern glass building illuminated from within at dusk. The building is surrounded by other office complexes and green spaces.
Client
Mercedes-Benz
Project location
Rome, Italy
Project date
2020
A modern office lobby with high ceilings, large geometric light fixtures, and a Mercedes-Benz logo on the wall. A person walks across the spacious, minimalist entrance area.

A Modern Workplace Powered by Light: Mercedes-Benz HQ, Rome

Mercedes-Benz’s Italian headquarters in Rome underwent a major transformation, combining six existing buildings into a single, flexible office complex. The goal: to create a future-proof workspace that supports employee wellbeing, enhances productivity, and reflects the premium image of the brand. With open spaces, modular layouts, and natural materials, lighting became a key design pillar in achieving a human-centric, efficient environment.
Modern office with an open-plan layout featuring long rows of desks, purple dividers, and a glass-walled meeting room with minimal furniture. Bright and clean ambiance lit by LED panels.

Tailored Lighting Design for Comfort, Flexibility and Control

To meet diverse lighting needs across workspaces, Thorn Lighting—together with its sister brand Zumtobel—developed a customised lighting strategy for each area of the building. On the upper floors, Thorn's Omega LED luminaires were seamlessly integrated into the ceiling grids, delivering uniform, low-glare illumination ideal for focused office work. On the ground floor, lighting was discreetly embedded into the architecture to enhance natural materials and elevate the spatial experience in reception areas, conference rooms, and the company restaurant.
A bright conference room with a long table and office chairs faces a large window overlooking a landscaped courtyard. A screen on the wall displays a Mercedes-Benz car.

Smart Lighting Solutions with Long-Term Benefits

The lighting system features advanced luminaires including Omega LED, Panos Infinity, Tecton, Supersystem II, Intro, and Craft, offering energy efficiency, visual comfort, and adaptable lighting scenes. These solutions support the daily rhythm of employees while reducing operational costs. The result is a bright, inviting workspace that promotes both wellbeing and business performance—day in, day out.
Three Mercedes-Benz vehicles are displayed in a modern, open showroom with distinctive blue ceiling lights. Large windows provide natural light and a spacious, elegant atmosphere.

"The new lighting has transformed our headquarters into a space that is not only beautiful, but also supports how we work and feel each day."
Mercedes-Benz Italy

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