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Success Story Upgrading a historical building in Milan: Enhanced security without compromising on style

Challenge
Modern access technologies in an elegant, 118-year old building

When our integration partner, the Italian company Due Esse – Domoiot, was asked to install modern access technologies in an elegant, 118-year old building in the centre of Milan, the brief was clear:

  • Completely remove the use of keys
  • Give the concierge more control
  • Increase access security
  • Maintain the ancient character of the building

Security

In downtown Milan, security is one of the most important factors for residents making housing decisions. Even if an unwanted person succeeds in entering the front door, he can’t access any other part of the building, because of the other two scan intercoms before reaching the main staircase.

Practicality

Previously, common operational problems such as a key loss meant replacing the lock at the main door and the keys of all residents. Such a change was, of course very expensive. With the new system, it is enough to deactivate the old chip – which takes a few seconds.

Elegance

The minimalist design of the system maintains the ancient character of the building, proving that a modern system can merge seamlessly into a historical building such as this. It therefore represents the spirit of Milan, a town that may have changed its skyline in recent years, but never compromises on style.

The 2N products / solutions which have been used in this project:
  • 2N IP Verso
  • 2N Indoor Compact
  • 2N Access Unit RFID
  • 2N Access Commander software
Technology Partner

Due Esse - Domoiot

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Solution Our partner decided to use products from the 2N portfolio to address this challenge:

Wall-mounted smart intercom device with a touchscreen display installed on a wooden panel.
2N IP Verso 

The building was originally equipped with a traditional 2-wire analogue intercom system. Domoiot replaced this old system with the new 2N IP Verso intercoms with a night vision camera, display touch screen and Bluetooth and RFID reader.

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Person using a wall-mounted touchscreen video intercom displaying two visitors on the screen.
2N Indoor Compact

The system also includes 13 answering units 2N Indoor Compact with a unique design, a tempered glass, 4.3“ colour display and intuitive control.

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Hand holding a white access card near a black keypad reader mounted on a wall for secure entry.
2N Access Unit RFID

2N Access Unit RFID units protect the entrance to the cellar and the technical room.

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Person using a laptop with a security management dashboard displaying camera feeds and access logs.
2N Access Commander software

All entrances are supervised by the reception of the building. The reception sta have a computer with 2N Access Commander software. In this system, they can not only manage access to the building, but also monitor the status of each entry unit in real time.

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"When we were choosing the access control system solution, we were interested in a solution which would enhance the security of the building. We also wanted a system with simple administering and nice design so that it fitted the character of this historical building. Crucially, we also needed a cost-efficient option. The 2N IP Verso intercoms and 2N Indoor Compact answering units met every one of these requirements"
Stefano Albanesi
CEO of DUE ESSE S.a.s.

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