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bmagni
11-28-2006, 10:35 PM
"Maranello Village" has been unveiled, the world's first residential complex featuring over 120 apartments available exclusively for Ferrari personnel.

The ceremony took place in the presence of Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, Ferrari Vicepresidente Piero Ferrari and local representatives.
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The residence, located in Pozza di Maranello, is just four kilometres from the Ferrari plant, linked by a cycle path. It offers a structure in harmony with the surroundings, respecting the rural tradition of the area, while offering some original features, such as the lively red colour.

Were that not enough, an obvious Ferrari adornment is the huge signboards with images from historical races by Ferrari: Daytona 1967 (the famous triple-win for Ferrari at the 24 Hour race), Monza 1975 (the Drivers Championship won with one race ahead), Suzuka 2004 (the celebrating team at the pitwall) and Le Mans 1966 (the drivers running to their cars after the 24 hour race has been started).

The residential buildings were built out of the highest available quality standard; the four buildings are surrounded by lawns and trees forming the "Maranello Village"; the apartments range from 30 to 70 sqm; there are 22 studios, 42 two-bedroom and 58 three-bedroom apartments which are completely furnished and equipped. The apartments are rented for a flexible time.

There are not only advantages regarding the cost of housing and a series of advantageous tariffs, but also a complementary service package: fitness centre with a surface of 770 sqm completely equipped with Technogym equipment, reception, restaurant, bar, self-service with the possibility of home-delivery, equipped relaxing areas outside, external parking and a covered car park for up to 150 cars.

As Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo underlined: "the basic idea of the 'Formula Uomo' is the improvement of the quality of the housing and the production facilities but also a maximum of attention to the working conditions - the factors contributing to the excellence of the final product."

spanky
11-28-2006, 10:38 PM
Cool Village to live in. :good:

Wonder if you could organise a ferrari taxi or shuttle bus to work ;)

dons5
11-29-2006, 12:16 AM
omg this is heaven

SilviaEvo
11-29-2006, 12:56 AM
wow thats pretty cool! id totally live there!

Mattk
11-29-2006, 02:12 AM
Even the buildings are red. I want to work for Ferrari, now. Forget history, I'm changing my major to Italian! :P

dutchmasterflex
11-29-2006, 10:15 AM
Nice of them to build a housing complex for their factory workers.. now they really do own them ;) And that sure is a lot of red paint!

I was expecting to see a bunch of 550 Maranello's taking over a village..

blinkmeat
11-29-2006, 11:41 AM
Am I really the only one who wouldn't want to live in a place like this?

dons5
11-30-2006, 04:19 AM
yes