Click on image to enlarge This is the winning entry in an international design competition for the Lombardy Regional Government's New Seat and civic square, required to have a visible symbolic and functional presence. Significant to the design is its integration with the Pirelli Tower, which houses related regional government offices, with the urban context of Milan and
with the Lombardy region.
Sited in the greater Garibaldi-Repubblica urban enhancement area, close to the heart of the city, its scale relates to the surrounding neighborhood, while the tower speaks to the Pirelli building and the city. Key design principles are: 1) An urban passage invites entry. 2) It is a significant destination. 3) There is a sequence of engaging spaces. 4) Animated edges give shape to public space. 5) The design promotes social interaction. 6) An
emblematic vertical element contributes to Milan's skyline.
The building's sinuous interweaving strands recall the mountains, valleys, and rivers of the region. Their curvilinear forms are adaptable to changing functional requirements and are receptive to the region's evolving organizational structure. In addition to its headquarter functions, the building accommodates public amenities accessible to all. The central piazza, with its curved glass roof, recalls Milan's Galleria while
linking to two secondary open spaces and a linear landscaped spine, together celebrating the natural environment, rich culture, and citizens of Lombardy. |
