Project
Vittorio Grassi Architects
Client
Unipol Sai S.p.a.
Period
2013 Preliminary Design
2013 Schematic Design
2014 Detail Design and Tender Documentation
2015 Start of Construction
2017/18 End of Construction
Gross Floor Area
7485 sqm
Construction Costs
14 m euros
Structural Design
Eng. Paolo Costa
Services Design
Eng. S.M. Migliore, Arch. Iannone
Health & Safety
Gaa Engineering Ltd.
The redevelopment of the building with entrance at Corso di Porta Romana 19, in the historic center of Milan, represents a significant design innovation intervention capable of creating a balanced synthesis between historical tradition and contemporary architecture. The project integrates into the consolidated urban fabric, enhancing the property’s original identity through a careful process of restoration and functional transformation.
The intervention completely renewed the building through the introduction of a new glass roof featuring a contemporary architectural language, harmoniously integrated into the historic context and respectful of the pre-existing modern architecture.
Among the distinctive features are the redesign of the internal façades, the creation of a new loggia on the penultimate floor, and the transparent rooftop structure, achieved through the demolition and reconstruction of the previous pitched roof and intended to accommodate a panoramic lounge overlooking the city.
Particular attention was devoted to the quality of both private and shared spaces, indoors and outdoors, through high-quality materials, green terraces, high-performance window systems, and carefully designed landscape architecture.
The integration of the new lightweight and transparent structure is a distinctive element of the redevelopment, capable of establishing a dialogue with the surrounding buildings while respecting the historic urban context.
The interior design focuses on environmental comfort, air quality, acoustics, and natural lighting, creating efficient and flexible work environments. The intervention stands as a compelling example of sustainable architecture in office design, where sustainability, design, and innovation coexist in balance.
Thanks to the integration of contemporary architecture and advanced environmental strategies, the building serves as a benchmark among recent examples of sustainable architecture in the Milanese landscape.
