Project
Vittorio Grassi Architects
Client
Covivio SA
Period
2016 Competition
2017/19 Project and Construction
Gross Floor Area
8700 sqm
Structural Design
DLC Consulting
Environmental Design
Tecnarc Associate Designers
Health & Safety
Sicurcantieri Co. Ltd.
Fire Prevention
Zaccarelli Technical Studio
LEED Consultants
Studio Greenwich Ltd.
Facade Consultants
Rigone Engineering Firm
Site Supervisor
Pro.Iter P&CM Ltd.
Photographer
Diego De Pol
Built in 1850, the building at Principe Amedeo 5 was the first headquarters of the American Consulate in Milan and today represents an important example of historic building renovation within the context of the city’s urban architecture. Long regarded as a prestigious address, it has returned to its original splendor thanks to a restoration and conservative refurbishment intervention that enhanced its historical features while integrating them with contemporary architectural solutions.
The high-tech redevelopment project introduced a strong contemporary architectural language within the historic context of the property. Two building volumes from different historical periods are arranged around a central courtyard, which preserves significant historical value and represents the focal point of the urban regeneration intervention.
High-quality finishes, combined with the strategic location and strong architectural identity, make Principe Amedeo 5 a benchmark within Milan’s office architecture landscape.
The internal courtyard was redesigned in continuity with the gardens of Porta Venezia, creating a harmonious dialogue between the built environment and the urban landscape. Outdoor areas were enriched with native vegetation, contributing to environmental quality and reinforcing the perception of a regenerated space.
The internal pavilion underwent a restoration intervention that led to the creation of a new glass façade characterized by wooden elements, while the main façade was restored to its original elegance through a careful process of architectural restoration and refurbishment.
Sulla sommità dei quattro piani fuori terra è stato realizzato un attico vetrato di circa 600 mq, elemento distintivo di architettura contemporanea, che offre una vista panoramica sullo skyline di Milano e rafforza il dialogo tra storico e nuovo, tema centrale nei più recenti interventi riguardanti progetti di trasformazione urbana vincitori di prestigiosi concorsi.
The intervention enabled the building to achieve LEED Gold certification and energy class A, configuring it as an environmentally sustainable building.
Indeed, the installation of a photovoltaic system contributes to the reduction of energy consumption and the improvement of overall environmental performance.
The interior spaces were designed according to criteria of maximum flexibility, meeting the needs of modern office architecture.
Open-plan environments or individual offices can be configured with extreme versatility, while ample natural light transforms workplaces into dynamic and welcoming spaces with a strong architectural identity and a balance between modern architecture, sustainability and quality of space.
